Assistant Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Assistant Production Manager
Malelane
R25 000 - R35 000 CTC 

Our client in the Agricultural sector is looking for a Assistant Production Manager with Citrus, Mangoes and Sugar Cane experience to be part of their team in Malelane area.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Matric qualification
• Relevant tertiary qualification (agriculture or related field)
• 3 Years experience in similar role
• Knowledge of irrigation systems (manual and automated)
• Understanding of labour legislation and occupational health and safety
• Computer literate
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (Swazi and/or Portuguese an advantage)
• Valid driver’s licence

• Labour management
• Planning, administration, and reporting of all production activities throughout the year
• Physical management and monitoring of irrigation systems (both automated and manual)
• Coordinating and managing planting, replanting, pruning, spraying, harvesting, and packing activities to ensure productivity and eliminate bottlenecks across all crops
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good working condition and initiating timely maintenance with the workshop
• Maintaining site cleanliness by controlling invasive vegetation and pollution
• Promoting occupational safety by implementing policies and providing or recommending relevant training
• Fertiliser and crop protection allocation and stock control, including the preparation of spray instructions and reporting on applications
• Promoting security by maintaining fences, gates, and alarm systems, and proactively addressing potential security risks