BEEKEEPER

Farm Manager SA • Other • Barka Area, South Africa • 6h ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
Experience with conventional honey production (APIS)
Industrial honey processing experience
Experience in breeding bees
Knowledge of wild/native bees
Passionate about bees and making honey
Drivers license
Ability to work in a team and unsupervised
Valid passport

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Person will be responsible initially for 60 hives with plans to expand to 250.
They will be expected to develop new hives with the introduction of new queens.
Hives situated over 3 sites, requiring moving at certain times, person fully responsible for health of hives, harvesting and supporting both food and water as needed through height of summer.
Specialized Sidr honey production for 3 months and multifloral for rest of time.
Honey testing done in on-site laboratory.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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