KIWI FARM PRODUCTION MANAGER

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM002371/FM

Date posted:

Monday, December 8, 2025

Location:

Grabouw, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Elgin Area – Western Cape: As a Kiwi Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the production and overall operations of a Kiwi farm. You will be expected to provide leadership to the team and ensure that all goals are met in a timely and efficient manner.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant degree in Agriculture and or Diploma in Horticulture
Background in fruit farming with a minimum of 5 years’ managing in production operations.
Experience supervising and training production teams.
Strong knowledge of fruit farming techniques, equipment, and regulations.
Ability to manage budgets and operations efficiently.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills in Excel, Word, Power point.
Knowledge of Irrigation systems, Netafim Fertigation programmes, Irrigator Control Systems
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Good understanding of required export quality standards.
Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the Kiwi season.
General business acumen

SKILLS REQUIRED

Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis
Liaison & Communication
High capacity to represent the business.
Ability to multitask.
Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
Be naturally calm and focused.
Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
Managing an integrated team.
Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)

BEHAVIORAL COMTENCIES REQUIRED

Achievement/ Results driven
Flexibility
Initiative
Integrity
Stress tolerance (resilience)
Conflict management
Team leadership / People management
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Quality service/work management
Planning & organising
Self-Management

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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