Senior Citrus Farm Production Manager

Our client is a grower and exporter of citrus. They are seeking a suitable individual to appoint as their Senior Production Manager in Fort Beaufort (Eastern Cape).

The main duties of the position are:

  • Production management and planning
  • Staff management
  • Irrigation management
  • Chemical program management
  • Fertilizer program management
  • Quality management
  • Systems and administration management
  • Environmental management
  • Management of new capital and orchard development

 Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with preferably a tertiary agricultural qualification
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in citrus cultivation
  • Knowledge and experience in relevant accreditation
  • Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel and Word)
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and take initiative

 Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (MS Word format), inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4` weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.