Production Manager

Vine Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a citrus farm in Swellendam, Western Cape. The role requires at least 10 years of agricultural production experience and knowledge of modern production practices, particularly in irrigation. The successful candidate will oversee planting, scheduling, and monitoring agricultural processes while managing personnel and costs. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in agricultural production.
• Specific knowledge/experience in irrigation practices.
• Good leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plant citrus and avocados, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer.
• Labor planning and management, record-keeping.
• Control costs by focusing on productivity.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Management Experience

Operations Management

Communication Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Reference: CPT000062-DvdM-3

Our client in Agriculture is looking for a Production Manager on a Citrus Farm in Swellendam.

Requirements

• Post‑matric with an agricultural qualification with at least 10 years experience in agricultural production
• Knowledge of modern production practices
• Specific knowledge/experience in irrigation practices
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills

Responsibilities

Production:

• Plant citrus and avocados, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest/plague and weed control, prune, harvest and monitor all manipulations

Personnel and Administration:

• Labor planning and management, record‑keeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance

Financial:

• Cost control by focusing on productivity

Application Process

Required Experience: Manager

Please send CV, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: [contact]

Key Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Management Experience, 5S, Operations Management, Production Planning, Production Management, Kaizen, Supervising Experience, Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1

Production Manager • Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa