Citrus Production Manager

Tyron Consultancy; Clanwilliam; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Clanwilliam is seeking a Citrus Production Manager to oversee and enhance citrus cultivation operations. The role involves scheduling irrigation, applying fertilizers, managing a team, and ensuring cost-effective production practices. Ideal candidates will have an agricultural qualification and extensive experience in citrus farming, alongside strong leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Post-matric education with an Agricultural qualification.
• At least 4 years experience in cultivation of citrus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plant citrus, schedule irrigation, manage pest control, and supervise harvest.
• Labor planning and administration including recordkeeping.
• Cost control and productivity focus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of modern production practices

Excel

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Citrus Production Manager position available Clanwilliam.

Requirements:

• Post-matric with a Agricultural qualification, with at least 4 years experience in cultivation of citrus
• Knowledge of modern production practices
• Specific knowledge / experience in irrigation practices
• Good leader and communicational skills
• Excellent Excel skills

Key Responsibilities:

Production:

• Plant citrus, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest, plague and weed control, prune, harvest, monitoring, all manipulations

Personnel and administration:

• Labor planning and management, recordkeeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance

Financial:

• Cost control by focusing on productivity.