Fruit Quality & Technical Manager - QC, Grower Liaison

EnableSA; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Kirkwood, South Africa is seeking an experienced Quality & Technical Manager (Fruit) to lead fruit quality across the supply chain from picking to packing and market entry.

You will conduct farm and packhouse inspections, engage with growers for feedback, plan picking with markets, support audits and market access requirements, and coordinate QC data capture and overseas client interactions.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in a relevant field (agriculture/quality).
• Experience in packhouses or with growers/marketing companies is advantageous.
• Familiarity with fruit quality standards and market access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all aspects of fruit quality from picking to packing and market arrival.
• Conduct fruit quality inspections on farms and in packhouses during the season.
• Engage with growers for feedback on quality and planning; weekly communications for picking.
• Support audits, registrations, verifications and market access requirements.
• Coordinate QC data capture, claim values and marine insurance claims; assist with daily operations.

Skills

Fruit QC experience

Grower interaction

Quality management

Education

Tertiary qualification (degree or diploma)

Job description

EnableSA in Kirkwood, South Africa is seeking an experienced Quality & Technical Manager (Fruit) to lead fruit quality across the supply chain from picking to packing and market entry.

You will conduct farm and packhouse inspections, engage with growers for feedback, plan picking with markets, support audits and market access requirements, and coordinate QC data capture and overseas client interactions.