Operations Manager (Fruit)

Istaff Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff Recruitment seeks an Ops Manager in the Kirkwood area to oversee the operations of a packhouse. You will manage quality, logistics, HR and packing programs to ensure smooth seasonal performance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance oversight, with long irregular hours during peak season and shorter hours off-season. Relevant fruit-industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and staff performance in a pack house environment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements in fruit processing.
• Ability to oversee multiple departments including quality, logistics and HR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various departments in the pack house.
• Manage budgets and financial reporting.
• Conduct performance management for staff.
• Ensure workforce is optimised and aligned with season needs.
• Adhere to safety and compliance standards.
• Oversee admin and HR activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Performance management

People management

Safety compliance

Operations oversight

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification preferred

Job description

Position available for an Ops Manager in Kirkwood area. You will oversee the operations of a packhouse which includes the quality, logistics, HR and packing programs.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. Tertiary qualification preferred
3. At least 7 years experience in fruit industry in a pack house environment (preferably citrus)
4. Knowledge of GlobalGAP, SIZA and Food Safety

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee various departments
• Budgets
• Conduct performance management for staff
• Ensure workforce is optimised
• Adhere to various safety and compliance standards
• Oversee admin and HR

This position requires you to work long irregular hours in season. During off season you will work shorter hours.