Senior Technical Manager – Fruit Supply & Grower Partnerships

Agricruitment Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager: Fruit Supply to lead the Fruit Supply function and grow a sustainable, high-quality soft fruit supply base in Stellenbosch. The role combines horticultural expertise with commercial acumen and strong grower relationship skills.

You will lead the Fruit Supply team, build long-term grower relationships, and drive strategy, forecasting and production improvements while working closely with Postharvest, Procurement, Sales,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in the South African fruit industry, ideally in soft fruit or berries.
• Proven experience providing technical advice to commercial growers.
• 3–5 years’ people leadership experience in a technical or grower-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fruit Supply team.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with growers.
• Drive Fruit Supply strategy, planting plans, forecasting and sustainable supply growth.
• Guide decisions on varieties, crop performance, regional suitability and production improvement.
• Provide senior technical support on complex grower and production matters.
• Use production, quality and commercial information to identify risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Postharvest, Procurement, Sales, Finance and Variety Development to align supply with business and market requirements.

Skills

Grower relationships

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Education

Agriculture degree

Horticulture/Agronomy degree

Job description

Agricruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager: Fruit Supply to lead the Fruit Supply function and grow a sustainable, high-quality soft fruit supply base in Stellenbosch. The role combines horticultural expertise with commercial acumen and strong grower relationship skills.

You will lead the Fruit Supply team, build long-term grower relationships, and drive strategy, forecasting and production improvements while working closely with Postharvest, Procurement, Sales,