Production Graduate Waterberg Berries

Modimolle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 0-1years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To support the production team in all aspects of blueberry cultivation and post-harvest processes applying technical knowledge and precision agriculture methods to enhance crop quality yield and efficiency. The Production Graduate will gain hands-on experience in farm operations while contributing to the continuous improvement of production practices in alignment with United Exports standards and policies.

Key Performance Outputs

Assist with all production processes relating to OZblu blueberry varieties
Monitor plant health identifying signs of pests diseases and nutrient deficiencies
Support irrigation scheduling and fertigation using precision agriculture methods
Participate in soil leaf and water sampling to guide crop management
Help maintain accurate records of production activities
Operate and maintain basic farm equipment used in blueberry production
Learn and apply United Exports policies and procedures including those related to production quality control and managing people
Assist with post-harvest handling of fruit including sorting packing and cold chain management
Collaborate with production team to solve production challenges and to improve practice
Manage and lead a harvesting team during peak production periods
Participate in training initiatives organized by the farm and the OZblu Academy

Requirements

Qualification / Experience

Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6)
No experience is required although the graduate must have completed a 12-18 month Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience as part of their diploma studies

What Youll Bring:

You are a dedicated and eager graduate with a strong foundation in agricultural principles and a keen interest in production excellence.

You bring:

Solid knowledge of crop production and agricultural processes
Proficiency in MS Outlook Teams Word and Excel
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to learn listen and follow instructions
The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Sharp observation and problem-solving abilities
Physical stamina and resilience for outdoor work
A professional attitude and a genuine desire to grow within the agricultural sector

Required Skills:

What Youll Bring: You are a dedicated and eager graduate with a strong foundation in agricultural principles and a keen interest in production excellence. You bring: Solid knowledge of crop production and agricultural processes Proficiency in MS Outlook Teams Word and Excel Strong communication and teamwork skills A willingness to learn listen and follow instructions The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure Sharp observation and problem-solving abilities Physical stamina and resilience for outdoor work A professional attitude and a genuine desire to grow within the agricultural sector

Required Education:

Qualification / Experience Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6) No experience is required although the graduate must have completed a 12-18 month Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience as part of their diploma studies