Senior Citrus Packhouse Operations Manager

Farm Manager SA; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Packhouse Manager in the Greytown/Muden area of KwaZulu-Natal to lead the citrus packing operation, ensuring efficient intake, grading, packing, and dispatch to meet export and local market standards.

You will oversee quality control, compliance with safety and certification systems, and coordination of seasonal labour while driving continuous improvement across packing lines and related processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a citrus or fresh produce packhouse environment.
• In-depth knowledge of packing line equipment, cold chain logistics, and export requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of compliance and certification systems (GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, PPECB).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, packhouse or production management systems).

Responsibilities

• Operational Management
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Labour Management
• Administration & Reporting
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management

Tools

Packhouse systems

Production management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Packhouse Manager in the Greytown/Muden area of KwaZulu-Natal to lead the citrus packing operation, ensuring efficient intake, grading, packing, and dispatch to meet export and local market standards.

You will oversee quality control, compliance with safety and certification systems, and coordination of seasonal labour while driving continuous improvement across packing lines and related processes.