Head Monitor (Malmesbury)
Our client is the producer of export table grapes and citrus fruit in South Africa. They have a vacancy for a permanent position as a Head Monitor. The position is based in Malmesbury will report to the production managers and is available immediately.
The main job duties are:
- Monitoring of pests and plague
- Monitoring of citrus data trees
- Citrus fruit measuring
- Irrigation probes maintenance
- Packhouse pest control checks
- Transport of people
- Agriwiz irrigation data collection:
- Extraction tube measurements, pH, ECs, water volumes, and more
- Collecting MRL-, leaf-, soil- and water samples
- Other farming duties as required from time to time
Requirements:
- Background in table grape/ citrus industry in a similar role
- Computer literate (MS Office, especially Excel)
- Must be willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus and grape industry
The following will count in your favour:
- Knowledge of DFM/ Probes
- Knowledge of Monitoring pests and diseases
- Code 10 driving license
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Closing date: 11 April 2025