SUMMARY:
General Manager: Exports
Citrus | Export | Supply Chain | OperationsLocation: Citrusdal, Western Cape
The Opportunity
An established and growing citrus business based in the Citrusdal Valley is seeking an experienced
General Manager: Exports to take responsibility for the execution and performance of its export business unit.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and oversee the export operation across
supply chain, logistics, fruit allocation, planning and day-to-day operational decision-making.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who combines commercial awareness with strong operational discipline and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
The role will play an important part in ensuring that supply, customer demand and operational capacity remain aligned, while maximising the value of established export markets and strengthening grower returns.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution Lead and manage the export management and operations team. Oversee the effective execution of the export value chain. Manage the Export Management Operating System and ensure consistent operational execution. Oversee supply-demand planning, logistics, export documentation and programme delivery. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, processes and systems. Drive accountability and disciplined execution across the team. Market Planning, Fruit Allocation & Risk Management Optimise fruit allocation across customers and international markets. Balance customer requirements, product specifications, supply constraints and operational capacity. Ensure alignment between supply, customer demand and available capacity. Identify, assess and manage key operational, commercial and supply-chain risks. Support the effective execution of the agreed marketing and export strategy. Financial Management Lead annual planning and budgeting for the export business unit. Drive cost control, financial discipline and accountability. Monitor business performance against agreed KPIs. Provide clear and actionable reporting on progress, risks and operational performance. People & Stakeholder Management Lead and develop a multidisciplinary export team. Build effective relationships across commercial, operational and supply-chain functions. Collaborate constructively with internal and external stakeholders. Provide strong leadership in a complex, high-pressure and time-sensitive environment. Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification in Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or a related field . Proven management experience within fresh produce, exports, supply chain, logistics or a related environment . Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of planning, logistics, supply chain and export execution. Commercially astute with sound financial and operational understanding. Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead effectively under pressure. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. Fruit industry experience will be advantageous but is not essential. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, decisive and commercially minded leader who enjoys working close to the operation. The position requires someone who can translate strategy into execution, manage competing priorities and maintain operational discipline while building strong relationships across the business. Apply now if you are ready to take responsibility for a significant export operation and contribute directly to business performance and grower value. TO APPLY: If you're interested in this opportunity, please: Apply online at your CV and supporting information as requested. Ensure that your CV clearly reflects your relevant export, supply chain, logistics and management experience . Reference: General Manager: Exports - Citrusdal
