Production Manager : Citrus (Swellendam)

CA Support; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Production Manager for their Citrus division located outside Swellendam. The ideal candidate must have a matric along with a relevant tertiary qualification and at least five years of experience in citrus cultivation. Key responsibilities include irrigation scheduling, pest control, and personnel management. A proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, along with good communication skills is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in the cultivation of citrus.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Planting of citrus.
• Irrigation scheduling.
• Application of fertilizers.
• Pest and plague control.
• Pruning.
• Harvesting.
• Monitoring.
• Labour planning and management.
• Recordkeeping.
• Cost control.

Skills

Knowledge of modern production practices

Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Good administrative and communication skills

Education

Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

PRODUCTION MANAGER (CITRUS)

Swellendam

Our client is an internationally recognised grower, packer and exporter of citrus and grapes. The various farms and packhouses are situated across the Western Cape. The company has a vacancy for a Production Manager for their Citrus division based outside of Swellendam. Growth, quality, innovation, adaptability and a can-do mindset are key values of our client. An alignment with these aspects is important in appointments as every team member plays a crucial role in the business success and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Production

• Planting of citrus
• Irrigation scheduling
• Application of fertilizers
• Pest and plague control
• Pruning
• Harvesting
• Monitoring

Personnel and Administration

• Labour planning and management
• Recordkeeping
• Transport and accommodation planning
• Maintenance (equipment / orchards / general)

Financial

• Cost control

Qualifications

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Five years’ experience in the cultivation of citrus
• Knowledge of modern production practices
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Good administrative and communication skills
• Driver’s license

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