Group Production Manager (Citrus) Malelane

SUMMARY:
Group Production Manager (Citrus)
Malelane area
Market related salary (Depending on experience)

To oversee and optimise crop production across orchards, ensuring high-quality yield, efficient operations, and alignment with market and packhouse requirements

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• BSc Degree or Hons in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ agricultural experience, preferably in research, development, and team leadership
• Knowledge of plant physiology, IPM, strategic modelling, and continuous improvement
• Experience with citrus and subtropical fruit (sugarcane advantageous)
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook)
• Ability to work long hours when required
• Manage full crop production from orchard/field to market
• Implement strategic production plans to meet performance targets
• Conduct field trials and analyse production data
• Develop and implement methods to improve crop growth and yield
• Liaise with packhouses, marketing, and compliance teams for harvest planning
• Ensure crops meet export market standards and requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and efficiency
• Research best practices for planting, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting
• Oversee harvesting, storage, and transport coordination
• Monitor crop performance and implement corrective actions
• Compile production reports and present findings to management
• Analyse data to support decision-making and planning
• Perform ad hoc duties within the scope of the role