Fruit Production & Harvest Operations Lead

Helderberg Personnel; Villiersdorp; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is recruiting for a senior fruit production manager in the Western Cape. You will lead people, drive yields, plan seasonal production, manage harvests, ensure quality and safety, and oversee irrigation, spraying, and maintenance.

Requirements include a BSc in Agriculture or equivalent, 5–7 years of fruit production management experience (apples/pears), strong communication, IT literacy (Power BI, FarmTrace, DFM), and a valid Code C driver's license.

Qualifications

• BSc. Agric or similar qualification in Fruit Production Science and Management is required.
• 5–7 years of practical experience in fruit production management (apples/pears).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with IT systems (Power BI, FarmTrace, DFM) advantageous.
• Valid driver''s license (Code C) and ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• People Management, motivation and direction according to company policies and vision.
• Financial control of actions against budget.
• Management, planning and control of seasonal production activities including yield management, harvest operations, fruit handling and quality.
• Maintenance of irrigation and fertigation systems.

Skills

People Management

Interpersonal communication

Project Management

Education

BSc. Agric or similar tertiary qualification in Fruit Production Science and Management

Tools

Power BI

FarmTrace

DFM

Job description

Helderberg Personnel is recruiting for a senior fruit production manager in the Western Cape. You will lead people, drive yields, plan seasonal production, manage harvests, ensure quality and safety, and oversee irrigation, spraying, and maintenance.

Requirements include a BSc in Agriculture or equivalent, 5–7 years of fruit production management experience (apples/pears), strong communication, IT literacy (Power BI, FarmTrace, DFM), and a valid Code C driver's license.