Grape Supply and Technical Manager - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
15-02-2020 11:11:56 AM
11-04-2020 11:11:56 AM
Reference: 5311 CM
Job Description:
Grower & Marketing & Quality Assistance
To advise growers on the best cultivation & packing practices
Product that fits & benefits the company marketing plan
Assist in providing technical background on quality problems
Advise marketing on the best option for fruit according to condition and internal quality
Post-harvest technology and treatments
To make informed decision for product and to obtain best opportunity for marketing to optimize harvest
Compiling/Keep up to date reports and protocols
Managing and Packing trails
Breeding programs
Stay up to date with latest cultivar development
Regular communication with different breeding programs
Technical reporting to market
Recommendations after climatic influence on growers
Recommendation to producers
Stay up to date on technical information
Attend field days, seminars, courses
Qualifications:
Formal tertiary qualifications
At least 5 – 7 years’ relevant work experience in the fruit and/or agricultural industry.
AVCASA + BASOS
Attention to detail when reporting
Good computer software skills
Good communication & interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Willing to travel