AGRONOMIST, DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Western Cape area – South Africa: The ideal candidate will be someone who has strong relationships with growers in the Western province.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural degree/ diploma or related field
• 15+ years of experience in working with growers and packhouse
• Must have relevant experience in procurement of Apple and Pear.
• Must be willing to travel

• Sourcing Apple and Pear
• Identify, Contract-with & supervise local farmers to source high-quality fruits
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of produce to meet company standards
• Packhouse Coordination
• Identify suitable pack houses for packing and storing the sourced fruits
• Engage with packhouse management to ensure compliance with packaging standards and timelines
• Oversee the packing process to ensure fruits are packed correctly and efficiently without any wastage.
• Shipping and Logistics
• Ensure the shipping of packed fruits to India and other overseas markets at the most competitive rates
• Work with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation
• Oversee and manage export documentation and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.