SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client, located between Laingsburg and Ladysmith is looking for a dynamic, reliable and experienced Production Manager for their farming operation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of 43 hectares of deciduous fruit, primarily stone fruit, as well as overseeing a livestock enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Full production management of 43 ha of deciduous fruit (predominantly stone fruit)
- On-farm drying facility for own production and fresh produce supplied by neighbouring farms (seasonal handling of volumes more than 1000 fresh tonnes)
- Planning, coordination, and implementation of all orchard activities and production processes
- Staff supervision and labour planning
- Irrigation and fertilization management
- Quality control and harvest planning
- Handle and utilize the administration related to production to promote efficiency
- Oversight and management of livestock operations (± 50 ewes)
- Compliance with health, safety, and agricultural regulations
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in deciduous fruit production
- Relevant qualification (diploma / degree in horticulture, soil science, etc.)
- Proven experience in people management
- Administrative skills with good computer literacy
- Extensive knowledge of modern farming practices which should include orchard establishment, pruning, tree manipulation, irrigation etc.
- A code 10-14 / C1-EC licence with PDP would be an advantage.
