Technical Manager

Vine Recruitment; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vine Recruitment is assisting a client in Rustenburg to recruit for a Technical Manager role responsible for food safety, technical compliance, residue testing, audits and supplier compliance across farming and packhouse operations.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on approach and extensive knowledge of HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., BRC, SIZA and related standards. Experience in farming and packhouse environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., BRC, SIZA Social & Environmental and Farming for the Future.
• Experience in a farming and packhouse environment.
• Experience with residue testing, audits and supplier compliance.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., BRC, SIZA and related compliance requirements.
• Oversee residue testing and investigate pesticide issues.
• Manage supplier, ethical and food-safety audits.
• Maintain retailer and supplier technical approvals.
• Drive food-safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical documentation and due diligence processes.
• Train and support farm staff.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

Skills

HACCP

GlobalGAP

BRC

SIZA

Residue testing

Audits

Supplier compliance

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Technical Manager position available in Rustenburg.

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to oversee food safety, technical compliance, residue testing, audits and supplier compliance across the farming and packhouse operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., BRC, SIZA and related compliance requirements.
• Oversee residue testing and investigate pesticide issues.
• Manage supplier, ethical and food-safety audits.
• Maintain retailer and supplier technical approvals.
• Drive food-safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical documentation and due diligence processes.
• Train and support farm staff.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., BRC, SIZA Social & Environmental and Farming for the Future.
• Experience in a farming and packhouse environment.
• Experience with residue testing, audits and supplier compliance.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and excellent problem-solving ability.