Technical Manager (Agronomist)

Job Description

Selebi Phikwe Citrus is looking for a qualified and experienced Technical Manager (Agronomist) to join their team in Gaborone. Please review the key responsibilities and qualifications listed below for more details on this full time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual agronomic and orchard production plan in line with yield, fruit quality, cost and operational targets.
• Provide practical guidance on irrigation, fertigation, plant nutrition, crop protection, pruning, canopy management, flowering, fruit set and crop load.
• Oversee the establishment and care of young citrus orchards within a large-scale greenfield development.
• Review orchard data, field observations and production records to identify risks, diagnose problems and recommend timely corrective action.
• Coordinate pest and disease scouting and ensure that control measures are effective, compliant and properly recorded.
• Monitor spray quality, chemical use, irrigation efficiency, fertiliser application and other critical horticultural activities.
• Coordinate harvest readiness, crop estimates, picking standards and production support to meet quality and volume requirements.
• Maintain practical operating procedures, accurate records, quality standards and continuous improvement across production activities.
• Prepare clear, concise reports on orchard performance, risks, variances, resource requirements and corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong citrus production experience
• Good planning and sound judgement
• Comfortable using orchard information to spot risks early, solve problems and keep production activities on track

How to Apply

Apply by email: admin@selebiphikwecitrus.com Phone: +267 75 388 980 Address: Selebi Phikwe, Botswana Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.