Aug 30, 2018
Job Description
Commercial horticulturists will be involved with cultivating, packaging crops ranging from food and vegetables to decorative plants.
At the top levels, they are business-minded managers who monitor all aspects of the production process, helping to make sure that crops go smoothly from seedbed to market.
Responsibilities
Overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of plants and crops
Managing weed/pest/disease control programmes
Organising horticultural trials
Analysing horticultural yields, operational costs and financial returns
Maintaining financial and administrative records
Supervising and training staff
Developing new products
Negotiating contracts with buyers and suppliers
Liaising with colleagues, local officials, customers, professional groups etc
Ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met within set budgets
Organising/giving presentations and demonstrations
Marketing and selling produce
Attending conferences.
Qualifications Required
Minimum of M.Sc in Horticulture
Minimum of 3 years working experience
Good Communication Skills
Key skills for commercial horticulturists:
In addition to horticultural skills and knowledge, employers look for evidence of initiative, commercial awareness and good problem-solving, communication, teamworking and organisational skills.
All candidates must be physically fit and capable of working well under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines.
Apply via :
Appllicants should send their CV’s to: recruitment@rosslandgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/101761/commercial-horticulturist-rossland-consulting-limited