Citrus Production & Grower Development Lead

Agricruitment Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricruitment Limited seeks a seasoned farming leader to oversee citrus production across three company-owned operations, including 41 ha in Piketberg and 120 ha in Sundays River Valley. You will drive crop planning, irrigation, nutrition, and harvest timing while maintaining export-grade quality and cost control.

You will mentor Farm Managers, develop technical capabilities, ensure compliance with food safety and MRL standards, and build strong grower relationships within a regional network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in commercial citrus farming, with leadership on multiple farms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production of 3 company-owned farms: 41 ha in Piketberg and 120 ha in Sundays River Valley.
• Set annual production plans including crop cycles, irrigation, nutrition, pest/disease management, pruning, harvest timing.

Skills

Citrus farming

Farm leadership

Grower development

Pest & disease management

Export readiness

Education

Bachelors in Agriculture

Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Farm management systems

MS Office

Job description

Agricruitment Limited seeks a seasoned farming leader to oversee citrus production across three company-owned operations, including 41 ha in Piketberg and 120 ha in Sundays River Valley. You will drive crop planning, irrigation, nutrition, and harvest timing while maintaining export-grade quality and cost control.

You will mentor Farm Managers, develop technical capabilities, ensure compliance with food safety and MRL standards, and build strong grower relationships within a regional network.