About this role
Sundays River Valley Area, Eastern Cape Province – South Africa: Our client is looking for an Entomologist to join the team. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BSc degree in Entomology or a related agricultural science Minimum 5 years’ working experience in a similar role Experience in commercial citrus pest and disease management Sound knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and export market phytosanitary and MRL requirements Strong computer skills, especially MS Office, for recording and analysing scouting and spray data Strong research, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Awareness of industry trends, technology and developments Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team Be able to manage and mentor Ability to present technical subject matter to senior management, growers and other stakeholders KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Plan and manage the integrated pest and disease control programme on +/- 1400 ha of citrus, in conjunction with the Head of Production Assist with planning and management of post-harvest disease programmes Manage scouting teams to identify and monitor pest and disease outbreaks Gather and interpret technical information and make recommendations to production management Assist with the planning and management of agricultural trials and experiments Manage market access requirements – ensure pest and disease control practices do not limit access to export markets Provide pest and disease advice and support to third party citrus growers Compile and maintain pest and disease records, spray records and reports for audits and certification ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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