Agriculture Technical Assistant (Fresh Produce) Winelands

Zeminwe; Langeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the Winelands region is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Technical Manager and marketing team. The successful candidate will assist with quality inspections, regulatory compliance, and documentation management for fruit commodities. A degree in Agriculture or Viticulture and experience with fruit are essential. The role offers a competitive salary of R30,000 – R40,000 per month and is perfect for dynamic individuals passionate about sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in fruit commodities like table grapes, stone fruit, and citrus is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team with compliance-related tasks.
• Conduct product checks and quality control inspections.
• Manage accreditation and regulatory oversight.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Passion for sustainable agriculture

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Viticulture

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Agriculture – Technical Assistant (Fresh Produce) Winelands

Purpose of the job

Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team on administration, quality inspections and audits for fruit commodities.

Position Overview

Location: Winelands, Western Cape
Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 per month (experience-based)
Industry: Agriculture / Export Compliance / Technical Support
Target Candidates: Young, energetic individuals with a passion for quality assurance and client liaison

Key Performance Areas

• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  Ensure producers and clients meet all agricultural and export regulations and standards.
• Accreditation Management
  Collect, file, and maintain producer certifications like Global GAP, LEAF, ZISA, and others.
• Quality Control Inspections
  Conduct product checks for table grapes, stone fruit, citrus, and more—at orchards and packhouses.
• International Client Liaison
  Follow up with overseas clients on documentation and compliance-related queries.
• Packaging Specifications Management
  Align packaging material specs with client standards and communicate requirements to producers.
• Packaging Order Support
  Help producers place timely and accurate orders for approved packaging materials.
• Buffer Stock Coordination
  Liaise with packaging suppliers to manage buffer stock levels and ensure availability.
• ️ Administrative Support
  Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team with compliance-related admin tasks.
• Technical Assistance to Producers
  Provide hands-on support to ensure product and operational standards are upheld.
• Audit Preparation & Participation
  Guide producers through audits and assist with documentation and on-site requirements.
• Due Diligence Follow-up
  Communicate with consignees to ensure timely delivery of due diligence documentation.
• ️ IFS Audit Support
  Contribute to preparation and coordination efforts during International Featured Standards (IFS) audits.

Minimum Requirements

• More than 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in fruit commodities like table grapes, stone fruit, citrus, and more will be advantageous.
• Having strong teamwork and collaboration with the other teams are key to the position.
• Have strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for sustainable and productive agricultural practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Outlook; Excel & PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel.
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Viticulture, or in any Agricultural related fields.

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