Citrus Packhouse Operations Lead

Dante Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is seeking an experienced Packhouse Operations Manager in South Africa. The role requires deep knowledge of citrus packing, operational planning, labour utilization, and throughput optimisation. Leadership of multiple packhouses is essential.

Proven cost control and budget monitoring skills, plus familiarity with compliance standards such as GlobalG.A.P., FSSC, and SIZA, are highly valued. Proactive problem solving and overtime flexibility will be demanded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in fruit packing / packhouse operations, with proven management experience.
• Grade 12 / Matric plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or related fields will be an advantage.
• Experience leading multiple packhouses or operational units is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of citrus and other fruit packing operations, including planning, labour, throughput.

Skills

8+ years experience in fruit packing/​

Leadership of multiple packhouses/oper

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Education

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management

Qualification in Industrial Engineering / Agriculture / Business Management or related field (advantage)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Dante Personnel is seeking an experienced Packhouse Operations Manager in South Africa. The role requires deep knowledge of citrus packing, operational planning, labour utilization, and throughput optimisation. Leadership of multiple packhouses is essential.

Proven cost control and budget monitoring skills, plus familiarity with compliance standards such as GlobalG.A.P., FSSC, and SIZA, are highly valued. Proactive problem solving and overtime flexibility will be demanded.