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Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Purpose of the role:

This role will provide technical assistance to growers as well as aligning small holder growers and commercial farmers to Westfalia, with a focus on packing to the required standard and gathering market intelligence.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Gather grower harvest estimates for the season
• Coordinate supply from small holder communities and commercial avocado farmers
• Manage the collection and sending of maturity samples and coordinate harvesting based on maturity results
• Ensure accreditation requirements are adhered to, and certifications are on file
• Ensure packing standards are adhered to by frequent visits to growers and packhouses
• Proactively drive continuous improvement in the quality of our avocados that are delivered to our customers

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• (BSc Agriculture/Horticulture) or any suitable agricultural qualification

Experience:

• +3 yrs agronomic field experience in the horticultural industry
• Fully computer literate MS Office

Behavioral Competencies:

• Basic understanding of agricultural principles of fresh produce
• Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados
• Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Good time management
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Hardworking
• Punctual
• Balance of office environment as well as farm visits
• Travel locally and internationally

Remuneration:

• The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident funds, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.