Citrus Technical Lead: Export & Quality Compliance

Agricruitment Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Paarl is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to oversee orchard advisory services and lead their technical field team in the citrus export sector. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in fruit export, strong technical skills in compliance and production, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields. Responsibilities include managing producer accreditation, ensuring quality compliance, and leading the technical initiatives of the company. Email CV in WORD format to apply.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in citrus or fruit export.
• Proven technical advisory experience.
• Hands-on exposure to compliance audits.
• Experience with packhouses and logistics.
• Team-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide orchard advisory services on irrigation and nutrition.
• Lead and develop the technical team.
• Oversee rollout of technical programmes.
• Compile and distribute production data and reports.
• Ensure strict QC compliance.
• Manage producer accreditation.
• Investigate claims and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify new citrus cultivars.
• Oversee local marketing programme.
• Manage procurement of packaging materials.

Skills

Deep technical knowledge of citrus production

Strong understanding of GlobalG.A.P.

Skilled in quality risk identification

Strong communicator

Experience leading field teams

Strong organisational awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Plant Production

Honours advantageous

Job description

A leading agricultural firm in Paarl is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to oversee orchard advisory services and lead their technical field team in the citrus export sector. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in fruit export, strong technical skills in compliance and production, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields. Responsibilities include managing producer accreditation, ensuring quality compliance, and leading the technical initiatives of the company. Email CV in WORD format to apply.