Section Manager

Westfalia Fruit; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational supplier of fresh fruit, located in Tzaneen, is seeking a qualified Section Manager to oversee the avocado and macadamia production unit. Responsible for maximizing production yields, you will manage all resources, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain operational efficiency. A relevant agricultural degree and 3+ years of experience are required. Closing date for applications is August 11, 2025.

Benefits

Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package

Medical aid

Annual bonus option

Qualifications

• Over 3 years’ experience managing a subtropical fruit farm.
• Training in accreditations relevant to export fruit production.
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving offroad.

Responsibilities

• Manage production unit maximizing yields and quality.
• Oversight of irrigation installation and management.
• Ensure compliance with farming accreditations and regulations.

Skills

Management of subtropical fruit farm

Low-flow drip irrigation

Fertigation

Labour management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365

Job description

Westfalia Fruit, is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avo experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Estates, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Section Manager

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section manager will be responsible for managing the production unit (Avocados and Macadamias) through the effective utilisation of all its natural, human and financial resources to maximise production yields and quality whilst controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the establishment of new and replanted orchards
• Manage fertilizer application program on avocados & macadamias
• Responsible for irrigation installation and management
• Manage full-year farming programme relating to spraying, picking, irrigation, fertilising and related activities
• Oversee maintenance and in-field repairs
• Manage the macadamia dehusking and drying facility
• Manage the use of human, financial and natural resources
• Ensure compliance with all farming accreditations and Health & Safety regulations
• Responsible for application of legal and fair labour relation practices to ensure labour stability on the section
• Manage the disciplinary processes
• Managing the development programme of sub-ordinates according to needs and priorities
• Implement and manage the performance management system

Education:

• Degree or National Diploma in Agriculture or relevant qualification

• Training in the accreditations relevant to the production of export fruit and experience in the implementation of these accreditations

Experience:

• Over 3 years’ experience managing a subtropical fruit farm

• Experience in Low-flow drip irrigation and fertigation is essential
• Working experience managing a macadamia dehusking and drying facility

• Working experience on Microsoft, and experience on D365 would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving offroad
• Labour management and basic labour laws
• General knowledge of the Health & Safety Act

Behavioural Competencies:

• Self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic
• Good communication both written and verbal
• Integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
• Service oriented individual who can work under pressure and in a team environment
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Passionate about high quality fruit production

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 11th August 2025.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 30th of September 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.