Agriculture Production Manager

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  • Patensie, Eastern Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Agriculture Production Manager to oversee the technical aspects of citrus and greenhouse production. This role requires expert planning, execution, and monitoring of key agricultural processes, including pest control, fertilization, irrigation, as well as the development and management of planting programs, cultivar trials, and production quality.Qualifications & Experience:
  • Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or at least 3 years of experience in technical farming
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Good interpersonal skills and leadership ability
Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, monitor, and schedule pest control activities
  • Develop and implement planting programs
  • Monitor the quality of planting work in greenhouses
  • Monitor and implement cultivar trials and production strategies
  • Procure and manage pest control agents and fertilizers
  • Manage technical staff
  • Implement and manage all farm-related audits, including Global GAP, Farming for the Future, DAFF, and SIZA Environmental
  • Develop and provide training on standard operating procedures
  • Draft and provide training on job descriptions
  • Enforce and apply disciplinary standards
Peppers and Cucumbers
72h citrus

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