ENTOMOLOGIST

Date posted 6 March 2025
Location WESTERN CAPE/ REMOTE/ OR NELSPRUIT REMOTE
Industry Agricultural
Closing Date 19 March 2025
Purpose of the Job
Provide professional recommendations for the effective commercial control of agricultural pests and diseases on citrus
Responsibilities
✔ Monitor pest and disease status throughout the year, advising farm (and marketing if required) management on risk and on market suitability
✔ Provide support to farm management to ensure effective pest and disease scout reporting
✔ Audit production pest and disease management
✔ Make proposals for and conduct relevant pest and disease field trials
✔ Marketing and demonstrations of FarmNode software
Requirements
Scientific qualification in Agriculture.
Preference being given to a post graduate degree in entomology
Valid driving license
Must be willing to Travel
Competencies and skills
Proven MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)
IT strengths particularly in MS Excel and similar programmes
Analytical skills
Ability to focus on detail
Strong and ordered administrative capabilities
Good verbal and written communication skills
Professional, friendly disposition
Be able to work independently and a good team player
Fully bilingual in English & Afrikaans
How to Apply
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