Horticulture Expert at 4D Climate Solutions

Selibeng.com is seeking a Horticulture Expert for 4D Climate Solutions in Empangeni, South Africa. This role involves providing agronomic expertise to enhance crop quality and yield, designing crop plans, managing pests, and training farm teams. Candidates should have a degree in Horticulture or related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position is full-time and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Horticulture Expert at 4D Climate Solutions
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June 25, 2026


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Purpose of the Role The Horticulture Expert provides specialist horticultural and agronomic expertise to drive crop quality, yield and continuous improvement. Working at 50% level of effort alongside the Farm Manager, the role designs crop and nutrition plans, leads integrated pest and disease management, sets agronomic standards, and builds the technical capacity of the farm team. This is a technical advisory role rather than a day-to-day operational one.


Key Responsibilities



Design and update the crop plan, rotation and planting calendar to optimise yield, quality and soil health.


Advise on crop and variety selection suited to Morija’s conditions and market demand.


Develop soil-health, fertilisation and fertigation programmes based on testing.


Design and oversee an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) programme.


Diagnose crop pests, diseases and disorders and recommend safe, cost-effective interventions.


Introduce climate-smart and innovative horticultural techniques; support trials.


Build the skills of the Farm Manager and team through coaching and training materials.


Provide technical guidance to the Project/Farm Manager and contribute agronomic input to project reporting.





Required Qualifications & Experience






Degree in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant/Soil Science or related field; postgraduate an advantage.


At least 5 years’ specialist horticultural experience (high-value or protected cropping preferred).


Proven expertise in crop planning, plant nutrition/fertigation and pest/disease management.


Track record of improving crop yields and quality under commercial conditions.


Experience training or advising farmers or farm teams highly desirable.





Skills &
Competencies



Deep, practical agronomic knowledge with sound, evidence-based judgement.


Ability to translate technical knowledge into clear guidance for non-specialists.


Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.


Good communication and mentoring; fluency in Sesotho and English highly desirable.


Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


Anticipates and addresses issues early before they impact production.


Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and agricultural record-keeping.





Apply using the form below by 3 July 2026.
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