Technical Horticultural Assistant Learnership

Description:

Our client, Kromco (Pty) Ltd, is one of South Africa's largest fruit-packing and marketing companies, situated close to Grabouw in the Western Cape. Applications are invited from individuals interested in under taking a 2-year development process to become qualified as a technical assistant with specific focus in horticulture pre-harvest. The program aims to develop individuals with potential into horticultural technicians so that they are qualified to apply for horticulturist positions in the job market. A career in pre-harvest technical field, but not limited to, is a challenging and dynamic field, particularly in Horticulture, where the most significant improvements, developments, and growth is taking place.

The successful candidate will undergo a 2-year development program where they will receive practical exposure, responsibilities, and training (formal and informal) to possess the experience, knowledge, and training required to function a s a Junior Horticulturist Technician. This is not a permanent appointment, and candidates will be evaluated every 6 months regarding their suitability to continue with the development program.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• National Senior Certificate, with at least 50% in: Mathematics or Technical Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) and Biology & Physical Science;
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans for technical communication, training, and examinations;
• Basic computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to self-learning;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Willingness to attend periodic industry courses;
• Willing and driven to pass online certification exams;
• Good observation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;
• Willingness to work overtime;
• Ability to handle pressure and physically fit and healthy.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 30 April 2024.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.