Agronomist- Deputy Operations Manager

GatiHire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Fruit Pty. Ltd. in Western Cape, South Africa is seeking an Agronomist and Deputy Operations Manager. You will lead sourcing, contracting local farmers, and coordinating packhouses, with focus on quality control and efficient post-harvest handling.

Travel may be required; reporting to the COO. The role calls for extensive experience with growers, packhouses, and export logistics to India and other markets, offering strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing Apple and Pear with growers and packhouses.
• Proven ability to contract and supervise suppliers to meet quality standards.
• Experience coordinating packhouses and export logistics.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality Apple and Pear through local farmers and contracts.
• Coordinate packhouses for packing and storage of sourced fruits.
• Oversee shipping of packed fruits to India and overseas markets with competitive rates.
• Manage export documentation and international shipping compliance.

Skills

Apple & Pear Procurement

Fruit Sourcing

Purchasing

Grower Management

Grower Contract Negotiation

Packhouse Operations

Fruit Quality Control

Post-Harvest Management

Export Management

International Shipping

Cost Control

Wastage Reduction

Orchard Operations

Job description

About The Role

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR OPPORTUNITY IN WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE GOOD FRUIT PTY. LTD., Job Title- Agronomist, Deputy Operations Manager Location- Western Cape. Willing to travel as per requirement. Reporting- COO Preferred age range- 35-45 years Experience- 15+ years of experience in working with growers and packhouse and have relevant experience in procurement of Apple and Pear. Salary- Upto 20% hike on current salary. For excellent candidates, there may be no bar on this cap. Job Description: - Sourcing Apple and Pear Identify, Contract-with & Supervise local farmers to source high-quality fruits. Monitor and evaluate the quality of produce to meet company standards. Packhouse Coordination: Identify suitable pack houses for packing and storing the sourced fruits. Engage with packhouse management to ensure compliance with packaging standards and timelines. Oversee the packing process to ensure fruits are packed correctly and efficiently without any wastage. Shipping and Logistics: Ensure the shipping of packed fruits to India and other overseas markets at the most competitive rates. work with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation. Oversee and manage export documentation and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

At a glance

Location

Western Cape, South Africa

Shift

Day

Urgency

Immediate Joining

Openings

1

Job requirements

Experience

13 - 0 years

About The Role

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR OPPORTUNITY IN WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE GOOD FRUIT PTY. LTD., Job Title- Agronomist, Deputy Operations Manager Location- Western Cape. Willing to travel as per requirement. Reporting- COO Preferred age range- 35-45 years Experience- 15+ years of experience in working with growers and packhouse and have relevant experience in procurement of Apple and Pear. Salary- Upto 20% hike on current salary. For excellent candidates, there may be no bar on this cap. Job Description: - Sourcing Apple and Pear Identify, Contract-with & Supervise local farmers to source high-quality fruits. Monitor and evaluate the quality of produce to meet company standards. Packhouse Coordination: Identify suitable pack houses for packing and storing the sourced fruits. Engage with packhouse management to ensure compliance with packaging standards and timelines. Oversee the packing process to ensure fruits are packed correctly and efficiently without any wastage. Shipping and Logistics: Ensure the shipping of packed fruits to India and other overseas markets at the most competitive rates. work with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation. Oversee and manage export documentation and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

Must-have skills

• Apple & Pear ProcurementFruit Sourcing & PurchasingGrower / Farmer ManagementGrower Contract NegotiationPackhouse Operations & CoordinationFruit Quality Control & GradingPost-Harvest ManagementFresh Produce Export ManagementInternational Shipping & LogisticsCost Control & Wastage ReductionOrchard Operations