FARMS PRODUCTION OFFICER

SUMMARY:
Somerset West Area – Western Cape: To ensure that the company continually sources and produces high-quality fruits which meet specific market demands in a timely & cost-effective manner in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business or Management related.
• An advance degree in a relevant subject matter field will be desirable.
• Must be highly proficient in English.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of exposure in the citrus/grapes industry from grassroots processes to quality requirements.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years established in external grower relations.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years engaging with executives, leaders, production personnel, and external grower partners.
• General agricultural knowledge.
• General business acumen.
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company.
• Optimise people performance and effective management of HR & talent.
• Ability to manage budgets, cashflows, financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to manage operations efficiently.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Relative financial and operational knowledge in the citrus/grape’s operations.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, motivational and influential abilities, and the ability to see, retain, and develop talent.
• Ability to build rapport with employees, external growers, business partners, suppliers, stakeholders, etc.
• Have well-rounded interpersonal skills.
• Crisis management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations.
• Multicultural, approachable & team player.
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• A high degree of client engagement