ENTOMOLOGIST

SUMMARY:
Mpumalanga & Limpopo Area – South Africa: Our client is looking for an Entomologist to join the team

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific qualification in Agriculture. Preference being given to a post graduate degree in entomology or plant pathology.
• 3+ Years practical experience in the field
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Provide professional recommendations for the effective commercial control of agricultural pests and diseases on citrus.
• 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.