FARMS PRODUCTION OFFICER

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM002320/FM

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

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.

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

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