Table Grapes: Producer & Supply Lead – Stellenbosch

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment seeks a Producer & Supply Manager (Table Grapes) for a full-time role based in Stellenbosch. You will lead end-to-end supply chain for table grapes, coordinating production planning, packing programmes, and export readiness.

You will build relationships with producers, packhouses and farm managers, monitor quality and forecasts, and travel as required in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the table-grape export industry.
• Strong knowledge of table-grape production, quality, packing and export requirements.
• Experience working directly with producers and packhouses.
• Experience with crop forecasting, supply planning and packing programmes.
• Good understanding of fresh produce logistics and cold-chain requirements.
• Strong commercial, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Established producer network and sourcing experience highly advantageous.
• Agricultural or commercial qualification advantageous.
• Afrikaans and English proficiency advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new table-grape producers and secure additional export volumes.
• Build and maintain relationships with producers, farm managers and packhouses.
• Conduct farm, vineyard and packhouse visits and quality inspections.
• Monitor fruit quality and identify potential quality risks.
• Maintain crop estimates and weekly supply forecasts.
• Coordinate packing programmes according to orders and requirements.
• Identify and communicate supply shortages, surpluses and programme risks.
• Assist with packing materials, transport, cooling, cold storage and container loading.

Skills

Table grape production

Export knowledge

Forecasting & planning

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Agricultural or commercial qualification

Job description

Exceed HR and Recruitment seeks a Producer & Supply Manager (Table Grapes) for a full-time role based in Stellenbosch. You will lead end-to-end supply chain for table grapes, coordinating production planning, packing programmes, and export readiness.

You will build relationships with producers, packhouses and farm managers, monitor quality and forecasts, and travel as required in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.