Fruit Ripening & Quality Production Supervisor

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment is seeking an experienced supervisor for a fruit ripening facility in Gqeberha. The role oversees ripening, sorting, packing, dispatch, and quality control to ensure fruit meets standards.

Responsibilities include planning weekly orders, receiving fruit, inspecting quality, managing production and packaging processes, and coordinating dispatches. A Grade 12 plus tertiary qualification and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Food Technology, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in fruit ripening, fresh produce, packhouse, warehousing or similar environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in fruit quality assessment, grading, sorting and storage management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly fruit orders for the facility one week in advance of the order.
• Receive all fruit purchased and inspect for quality upon receipt.
• Manage ripening and unripe fruit; plan and oversee the ripening process.
• Supervise sorting and dispatch; prepare orders a day prior to dispatch.
• Maintain quality-related records and reports; travel internationally as required.

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture/related

Job description

EnableSA Recruitment is seeking an experienced supervisor for a fruit ripening facility in Gqeberha. The role oversees ripening, sorting, packing, dispatch, and quality control to ensure fruit meets standards.

Responsibilities include planning weekly orders, receiving fruit, inspecting quality, managing production and packaging processes, and coordinating dispatches. A Grade 12 plus tertiary qualification and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.