PRODUCTION MANAGER – CITRUS AND/OR AVOCADO

Swellendam, Western Cape Heidelberg, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Swellendam Area – Western Cape: This company is a leading grower, packer, and exporter of fresh fruit in South Africa. Their production units are situated across the Western Cape, with their head office in Bellville near Cape TownMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be post-matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, with at least 3 years’ experience in the cultivation of citrus and/or avocados
Knowledge of modern production practices
Specific knowledge/ experience in irrigation practices will be to your advantage
Good leadership and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Production: Plant, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest, plague and weed control, prune, harvest, monitoring, all manipulations
Personnel and administration: Labor planning and management, recordkeeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance (equipment / orchards / general)
Financial: Cost control by focusing on productivity

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contactedFor more information please contact:Farm Manager

Farm Manager SA

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