About the position
DBN000239 - Production Manager (Citrus) - Limpopo
Purpose of the Job:
The overall duty of organizing, planning, and managing all or a portion of citrus farming activities in order to optimize productivity, quality, and profitability
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in agronomy, agriculture, or a similar discipline.
- It is advantageous to have a postgraduate degree or professional certification in farm management.
- It would be beneficial to register as a Pest Control Operator (PCO).
- 5+ years of experience in farm management or senior operational roles.
- Proven ability to manage crop production and farm labour effectively.
- Experience with budgeting, planning, and operational reporting.
Technical Competencies & Experience:
- Plan, carry out, and supervise all aspects of farm cultivation, such as planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, controlling pests and diseases, and harvesting.
- Ensure compliance
- Oversee all farm employees, contractors, and the farm management team (two section managers), promoting performance, training, and production.
- Organize the labor needs of both seasonal and permanent staff.
- Enforce health and safety policies for employees and farm operations.
- Financial & Budget Management
- Ensure compliance with agricultural safety, environmental standards, and company protocols.
- Maximise production flow and results, coordinate with the packhouse, agronomy, logistics, and maintenance departments.
- Technical & Technological Innovation
Behavioural Competencies:
- First class Leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Above average Financial acumen and experience with cost control.
- Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and compliance best
- practices.
- Adaptable to changing market conditions and operational demands.
Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- production planner
- production manager
- citrus porduction
- citrus farming
