QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is looking for a quality-conscious individual to oversee the quality of citrus fruit production in Limpopo, South Africa. The role involves monitoring fruit quality, assisting quality controllers, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 qualification, have strong people management skills, and be proficient in Microsoft tools. A background in agriculture is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ethical, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall quality of producer’s fruit from intake to QC reporting.
• Assist quality controllers with planning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure QC Team adheres to compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

People Management

Tech savvy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Numerical aptitude

Education

Grade 12 and relevant higher qualification

Tools

Microsoft Tools

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and relevant higher qualification
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Tools)
• Relevant experience in Citrus/Agriculture will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills Required

• People Management
• Tech savvy
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical thinking
• Ethical, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Key Accountability Areas

Operations

• Monitoring the overall quality of a producer’s fruit, from intake/internals to line and cull factors, ensuring that QC reports accurately reflect the quality observed and accurately captured.
• Assisting quality controllers with pre‑operational planning, troubleshooting problems and assisting with issues escalation and communication.
• Responsible for the stock take of QC equipment and chemicals and ordering of new stock as and when needed to avoid any testing delays or inaccuracies.

Compliance

• Ensure that the QC Team adheres to the Quality Compliance and Safety procedures.
• Communication and Reporting: Ensure good communication and report quality concerns to the QC Manager.
• Monitor inspections must be done effectively and efficiently to ensure quick feedback to team and growers.

General and Off‑Season

• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
• Execute off‑season tasks and responsibilities, which may vary from the above.