Production Manager - Citrus

Ntice Search Solutions; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural firm in Western Cape, South Africa seeks a Citrus and/or Avocado Production Manager. The role involves managing production activities, overseeing labor, and implementing cost-control strategies. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, 5 years of experience in citrus or avocado cultivation, and strong leadership skills. A competitive TCTC package and additional benefits are offered, including pension plans and accommodation.

Benefits

Market related total cost to company (TCTC) package

Pension fund benefits

Accommodation

Qualifications

• Post-matric education with a focus on agriculture.
• At least 5 years of experience in cultivation of citrus and/or avocados.
• Specific knowledge in irrigation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities including planting and harvesting.
• Oversee labor planning and administrative tasks.
• Control costs and enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of modern production practices

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture

Job description

Our client is a leading grower, packer, and exporter of fresh fruit—specializing in citrus, table grapes, and avocados. With production units situated across the Western Cape and a head office based in Bellville near Cape Town, the company is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operations

Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Citrus and/or Avocado Production Manager to join the team at their production units in Buffeljags River near Swellendam. The position reports directly to the Farm Manager and is available for an immediate start

Responsibilities

• Production: Plant, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest, plague and weed control, prune, harvest, monitoring, all manipulations
• Personnel and administration: Labor planning and management, recordkeeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance (equipment / orchards / general)
• Financial: Cost control by focusing on productivity

Qualifications

• Applicants should be post-matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, with at least 5 years experience in the cultivation of citrus and/or avocados
• Knowledge of modern production practices
• Specific knowledge/experience in irrigation practices will be to your advantage
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Benefits

• A market related total cost to company (TCTC) package
• Pension fund benefits and accommodation