Senior Production Manager (Citrus Industry exp)

Top Vitae Recruitment; Patensie; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Citrus Farm Manager in Eastern Cape, South Africa. This role requires strong managerial and interpersonal skills alongside a degree in Agriculture. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing farm operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be proficient in time management. Competitive salary and potential for growth in a dynamic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Drivers license required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Citrus Farm Manager or similar.
• Confident and well presented.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and administration.
• Implementation of irrigation and fertilizer applications.
• Management of staff and organizational efforts.

Skills

Managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Telephone etiquette

Education

Degree or diploma in Agriculture

Job description

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and administration.
• Implementation of irrigation, fertilizer, spraying, pruning etc.
• Management of staff.
• Adhere to and implement health and Safety Standards.
• Organise maintenance of the farm property.
• Development: Planning and management of any development.
• Budgeting and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Responsible for advanced planning to maximise production.

Experience and Qualifications

• Drivers license
• Excellent Managerial and people skills that can effectively manage staff across all levels.
• A degree, diploma in Agriculture or BSc Agri .
• Computer literate in Office Suite.
• Telephone etiquette and to be able to handle suppliers, clients etc in an effective way.
• 5+ Years’ experience as a Citrus Farm Manager/ soft fruits / sufficient project managing and technical skills could also fit the role.
• Confident and well presented.
• Good time management skills.
• Deadline driven
• Can work in a fast paced, pressured environment.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response from Top Vitae Recruitment's Consultants within two weeks of applying.