Position: Certification Official (in training) EE
Starting Date: 1 June 2023
Location: Christiana, Northwest (Candidate must be willing to relocate, if required)
Remuneration: R543 069.57 TCOE
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2023
Our client wishes to appoint a Certification Official at its offices in Christiana, North West
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. Page 2 of 2
Approximately two years in service training is provided, before a candidate fully qualifies on all aspects of certification.
Desired skills/attributes for suitable candidates:
- Positive attitude;
- Love to work outdoors as a lot of field work is involved, with extended working hours in season;
- 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 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.
Application Instruction:
Email CV in a Word format together with a cover photograph (head and shoulders)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to R543,069.57 per year
Expected Start Date: 2023/06/01
