Fruit Evaluator (Stone fruit, Citrus and Table Grapes)

Our client, an agricultural enterprise located in the Western Cape, is currently offering an opportunity to join its dynamic team. The company specializes in fruit tree cultivation, the development of new fruit cultivars, and the marketing of fruit. A position is available within the evaluation team for a dedicated individual who will report directly to the Senior Evaluator. This role supports the ongoing development and assessment of innovative fruit cultivars.

The successful candidate must have a strong horticultural background and interest in evaluation and breeding, excellent communication skills and must be willing to work outdoors.

Main responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Fruit evaluation in the field and on the table
• Recording and keeping data of fruit
• Compiling and maintaining block plans
• Compiling evaluation reports
• Providing evaluation feedback to management and relevant parties
• Overseeing production aspects of relevant sites and off-site orchards, and managing cultivar development teams on those sites
• Managing of database
• Supervising planting of evaluation trees
• Arranging storage trials
• Arranging field days and exhibitions where necessary
• Research

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Horticulture (Genetic background advantageous)
• 2-3 years of relevant experience is beneficial
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to drive to different farms across the Western Cape
• Fully Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings during peak seasons

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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Closing date:   30 June 2025