Pofadder area (the farm is about 50km from Pofadder), Northen Cape – South Africa: A Unique career opportunity for an experienced and passionate table grape producer to become part of this client’s senior management team and fulfil a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- At least 15 years of practical experience in table grape production.
- Thorough knowledge of modern production practices, systems, and management processes.
- The ability to assume responsibility for the complete operational management of the unit.
- Excellent human relations, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience in budget control and salary administration.
- Strong technical knowledge of best practices per cultivar.
- Good administrative and computer skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Take full ownership of daily farm operations, technical management, and business administration.
- Plan and execute best practice production programs and protocols – including pruning, thinning, production management, and harvesting – to ensure top- quality product for their international markets.
- Strict technical oversight of automated irrigation systems, soil fertilization, and chemical spraying protocols to guarantee total compliance with global.
- Maximum Residue Limits (MRL’s) and GlobalG.A.P. food safety certifications.
- Being field agronomy, the successful candidate will manage large teams of permanent staff and seasonal staff, handle labour relations, and oversee payroll and salary administration.
- Management of the packhouse and coldrooms.
- Hold full financial accountability for operational budgets, management of cost chain, maintain farming infrastructure, and manage high-stakes harvest logistics to ensure cold-chain integrity from the vineyard straight into export containers.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
