Entomologist
Our client in the Eastern Cape has a vacancy for an Entomologist in its farming division in the Sundays River Valley. This position will report to the Technical Manager and will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting the technical manager with planning and management of integrating pest and disease control programs
- Assisting with planning and management of post-harvest disease programs
- Managing scouts to identify possible outbreaks of diseases
- Gathering and interpreting technical information
- Assisting with management of agricultural experiments
- Management of market access – ensure that disease control do not limit market access
Requirements:
- B.Sc. Degree
- At least 3 years’ experience in similar role
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and independent
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
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Closing date: 20 May 2024