MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric certificate
- Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture
- 3 – 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in commercial sales of avocados
- Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados
- Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain
- Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing
- Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient
- Valid driver’s license
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES - Excellent Organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to adapt to change
- Able to work without supervision
- Willing to work overtime when required
- Excellent communication skills
- Approaches tasks with a customer-first attitude
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO - Collect and compile seasonal harvest estimates from growers to support accurate production planning.
- Coordinate supply from external growers and assist in developing effective picking and harvesting strategies.
- Oversee the collection and submission of maturity samples, and coordinate harvesting schedules based on maturity analysis results.
- Conduct regular visits to growers and packhouses to ensure compliance with required packing and quality standards.
- Receive quality-related feedback from packhouses or markets and communicate relevant information to growers in a timely manner.
- Maintain a basic understanding of agricultural practices related to fresh produce to effectively support growers and operations
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
