Junior Grower Hydroponics

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000574/EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Location:

East london, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

An established hydroponic pepper farm is seeing young and dynamic Horticulture Graduate to be responsible for the monitoring and documentation of plant growth, scouting for diseases and completion of all tasks as required by the Senior Grower.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a Degree in Horticulture
Agricultural growing exposure will be an advantage
Previous exposure to Quality Systems would be ideal
Must be computer literate
Must have good time management, report-writing and planning skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Preparing Supporting the Senior Grower through the completion of tasks, measurements and documentation of plant growth and scouting for pests and diseases.
In conjunction with the Senior Grower, ensuring the consistent growing conditions, including irrigation and temperatures within specific target zones are maintained.
Directing and scheduling the activities of employees together with the Greenhouse Manager through providing ongoing feedback to the Senior Growers.
Communicating and advising the Senior Growers on current conditions and trends in crop, pest and disease conditions.
Providing ongoing picking/crop work quality monitoring including observing, recording and providing feedback.
Ensuring that monitoring for pests and diseases is carried out consistently.
Managing the Greenhouse Manager (supervisor) and student.
Measuring plant growth and recording findings in line with company policy and procedure.
Assisting with problem solving activities.
Contributing innovation to the growing process.
Monitoring application and distribution of biological’s used in pest and disease control.
Completing all testing of new materials and reporting results to the Senior Grower.
Assisting and monitoring sprayers in pesticide application while conforming to all relevant legislation and standards.
Managing non-conformance in line with company policy and procedure applying disciplinary processes when required.
Assisting with technical trials by daily or regular monitoring and recording of results.
Under the direction of the Senior Growers, managing variety trials including data collection and report preparation.
Ensuring that the facility and equipment function effectively by regularly reviewing the climate control computer, as well as by daily physical inspection.
Forecasting daily crop production.
Completing paperwork on designated company forms.
Operating within SOP’s and job safety requirements.
Performing other duties as required by the Senior Grower.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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