SUMMARY:
Diploma or Degree in Agriculture with plant pathology as
main subject and/or plant production and/or agronomy
POSITION INFO:
CERTIFICATION OFFICIAL
Location: Christiana, North West (Candidate must be willing to relocate, if
required)
Remuneration: R 605 096. 00 TCOE
Closing date: 31 January 2025
Starting date: 1 April 2025 /ASAP
Our client wishes to appoint a Certification Official at their offices in
Christiana, North West with the possibility of being transferred to other
regional offices should be required.
Job Description:
Responsible for all aspects regarding certification of seed
potatoes e.g. registration of units, field inspections, sampling, tuber
inspections and certification of lots.
Administrative tasks, amongst others, include capturing of data.
Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Agriculture with plant pathology as
main subject and/or plant production and/or agronomy or related fields as
main subject
Approximately two years in service training is provided, before a candidate
fully qualifies on all aspects of certification.
Desired skills/attributes for suitable candidates:
* Energetic and positive attitude;
* High work ethic and principled decision-making ability
* Passion for agriculture, love to work outdoors as a lot
of field work is involved, with extended working hours in season and fair
amount of travelling;
* Keen interest to learn;
* Candidate must be able to work without supervision and as
part of a team;
* Manage own workload efficiently and effectively;
* Sound internet skills and a high level of computer
literacy;
* Fluent in English (verbal and written) and Afrikaans;
* May not be colour blind (impacts on visual detection of
plant virus symptoms);
* Strong numeracy efficiency;
* Must be physically fit and able to walk in fields during
inspections and stand during tuber inspections and lift relatively heavy
items;
* Good communication skills as well as good interpersonal
relationships are required; and
* Must have a valid driver''s license.
* Sober habits - the company has a zero tolerance towards
alcohol and substance abuse
Application Instruction:
Email your CV and cover photograph to
or (head and shoulders). Only applicants that reach
the minimum requirements will be considered.
