AREA MANAGER – STONE FRUIT & CITRUS – WESTERN & SOUTHERN CAPE REGIONS

Agricruitment Limited; George; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fruit export seeks a dynamic Area Manager to oversee Stone and Citrus fruit operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead procurement efforts, manage harvesting and packing processes, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a solid background in the agricultural sector. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and accountability, and make a meaningful impact in the fruit export industry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the fruit and agricultural industry.
• Technical expertise in Stone fruit and exposure to Citrus.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain producer base and manage procurement.
• Ensure food safety requirements are met and provide technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Teamwork

Creative thinking

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Persuasion

Excellent communication

Education

Formal tertiary qualifications

Tools

Computer software skills

Job description

One of the country’s leading fruit exporters, recruits for an Area Manager for Stone & Citrus fruit in the Western & Southern Cape regions. This opportunity offers a challenging role to a dynamic individual, who is performance driven and motivated by achievement.

Reporting to the Stone Fruit Manager, the location of the position is negotiable.

Minimum knowledge & experience required to perform this job competently:

Education & Experience:

Formal tertiary qualifications with at least 5 – 7 years’ relevant work experience in the fruit and agricultural industry, with specific focus on Stone fruit.

Besides technical expertise on Stone fruit, exposure to Citrus and other products will be highly beneficial.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

KPA’s will include (but are not limited to) the following essential responsibilities:

• Grow and maintain producer base (Procurement)

• Provide accurate estimates (pre and post season)

• Manage harvesting & packing processes

• Limit unsound deliveries

• Ensure Food Safety requirements met

• Provide technical support

• Manage grower administration

Attributes / Requirements:

• Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork
• Creative thinking & Troubleshooting
• Attention to detail, even under pressure
• Persuasion & Influence
• Good computer software skills
• Excellent communication & interaction skills with stakeholders on all levels in the organisation
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Closing date for applications: 16 May 2025

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

Please state your notice period and salary expectation (gross) in your application

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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