Job Summary
Kromco South Africa is recruiting for the Technical Horticultural Assistant Learnership Programme 2024/ 2026.
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Applications are invited from individuals interested in undertaking a 2-year development process to become qualified as a technical assistant with specific focus in horticulture pre-harvest.
Kromco (Pty) Ltd is one of South Africa’s largest fruit-packing and marketing companies, situated close to Grabouw in the Western Cape.
Job Purpose
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.
Careers at Kromco South Africa
Kromco is one of the largest deciduous fruit packing facilities in South Africa and is situated in the Elgin/Grabouw area about 60km from Cape Town International Airport.
We specialise in the packing, grading, storage and marketing of quality apples and pears for both the local and international markets. The Kromco brand is well recognised and respected in the global fruit industry.
Kromco currently employs more than 404 permanent staff and provide seasonal employment of an additional 537 people from the surrounding areas.
One of the main values of Kromco is to win with people and we believe that our people are one of our biggest assets. We are proud of our 94% retention rate of seasonal employees, confirming that Kromco are also the Best Choice for our people.
About the Learnership Programme
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 as 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.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate with at least 50% in:
- ❑ Mathematics or Technical Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
- ❑ 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 ad apt 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.
- Physically fit and healthy.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2024.
Applications can be sent to training.officer@kromco.co.za or delivered in person.
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