Technical Manager – Agriculture

Zeminwe; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee quality, compliance, and sustainability in fruit production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over five years of experience in technical agriculture. This role involves collaboration with producers and international clients, supporting various fruit categories while championing sustainable agricultural practices. A competitive salary package and a company vehicle will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle for operational duties

Opportunity to work with seasoned professionals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical agriculture or produce export.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on soil, plant health, pest control, and Agri-Tech innovations.
• Drive technical administration, including audits and compliance.
• Work closely with packhouses, producers, and international clients.

Skills

Soil

Plant Health

Pest Control

Agri-Tech

Sustainable Practices

Detail-oriented

Solution-driven

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Soil Science

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We have a position in available in the Fruit industry for a young energetic and talented Technical Manager.

Where: Stellenbosch
(Fresh Produce) | Stellenbosch

An internationally respected fresh produce company, known for excellence in quality, innovation, and service is looking for a Technical Manager. If you’re passionate about fruit production and want to make an impact across global and local markets—this is your calling.

The Role & Responsibilities

As our Technical Manager, you’ll be at the heart of shaping fruit quality, compliance, and sustainability across the entire value chain:

• Provide expert guidance to producers on Soil, Plant Health, Pest Control, and Agri-Tech innovations
• Drive technical administration across key categories:
  • PPP Lists / MRL Monitoring
  • Audits & Compliance: GlobalGAP, SIZA, IFS
  • New cultivar development & field monitoring
• Work closely with packhouses, producers, and international clients
• Support key product categories: Table Grapes, Pomegranates, Stone Fruit, Citrus
• Align with internal teams: Logistics, Marketing, Finance
• Champion sustainable and productive agricultural practices

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Soil Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical agriculture or produce export
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (writing, reading, and speaking)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel frequently, including internationally
• Energetic, detail-oriented, and solution-driven personality

What We Offer

• Competitive, industry-related salary package
• Company vehicle for operational duties
• Opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and progressive farms
• Vision: To be recognised as a world-class Fresh Produce Services company.
• Motto: “Your Fruit is Our Business”

Please forward your cv to admin @ zeminwe.co.za