JUNIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Patensie Area – Eastern Cape: The successful candidate will be primarily responsible and accountable for the planning and management of approximately 20Ha (Pivots and permanent irrigation) Vegetables and herbs as well as 40ha citrus. The position requires good cooperation with other staff for the smooth running of procedures.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Gr12
• Tertiary education not mandatory but would be advantageous.
• Knowledge in Vegetable and/or Citrus industry.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of vehicles and implements.
• Afrikaans and English speaking
• Good interpersonal skills and cooperation with other staff.
• Planting, fertilizing, sprouting, and harvest-related actions.
• Daily Irrigation and monitoring of soil moisture
• Global Gap and Daff of Citrus, Vegetables, and herbs
• Management skills: Management of personnel and processes.
• Good communication skills with management, team leaders, and other staff.
• Computer literate
• Possess good time management skills.
• Thorough control over equipment and application of regulations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Daily administrative tasks.