FARMS PRODUCTION OFFICER

Farm Manager SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Somerset West is seeking an experienced individual to ensure high-quality fruit production in compliance with market demands. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in agriculture with 10-15 years of experience in the citrus and grapes industry. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills, alongside extensive financial management capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to impact operations positively in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years in the citrus/grapes industry.
• Establishment of external grower relations and engagement with executives.
• Ability to manage budgets and operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sourcing and producing high-quality fruits.
• Manage operations according to regulatory requirements.
• Optimize people performance and manage HR effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Ability to work under pressure

Multicultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business or Management

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

SUMMARY :

Somerset West Area – Western Cape : To ensure that the company continually sources and produces high-quality fruits which meet specific market demands in a timely & cost-effective manner in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.

POSITION INFO : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business or Management related.
• An advance degree in a relevant subject matter field will be desirable.
• Must be highly proficient in English.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of exposure in the citrus / grapes industry from grassroots processes to quality requirements.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years established in external grower relations.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years engaging with executives, leaders, production personnel, and external grower partners.
• General agricultural knowledge.
• General business acumen.
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company.
• Optimise people performance and effective management of HR & talent.
• Ability to manage budgets, cashflows, financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to manage operations efficiently.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Relative financial and operational knowledge in the citrus / grape’s operations.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, motivational and influential abilities, and the ability to see, retain, and develop talent.
• Ability to build rapport with employees, external growers, business partners, suppliers, stakeholders, etc.
• Have well-rounded interpersonal skills.
• Crisis management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations.
• Multicultural, approachable & team player.
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• A high degree of client engagement