Howick Area – KZN: The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordination and supervision of all pack-house related activities.
This is a junior management vacancy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant qualification or proven experience in pack house management or fresh produce operations.
- Experience with GlobalG.A.P. systems, audits, and traceability (essential or highly advantageous).
- Tech-savvy with experience using online labour or farm management systems (Agrigistics experience highly advantageous).
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Proven leadership and staff management experience.
- Computer literacy and good administrative skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Pack House Operations Management
- Oversee daily pack house operations including receiving, grading, packing, storage, and dispatching fresh produce.
- Plan and manage packing schedules in line with harvest volumes and delivery requirements.
- Ensure efficient workflow, labour utilisation, and use of equipment.
- Monitor productivity and implement improvements where necessary.
- Ensure produce meets market and customer specifications.
Quality Control, Food Safety & Traceability
- Implement and maintain quality control systems throughout the packing process.
- Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation standards are adhered to.
- Maintain full product traceability from field to dispatch.
- Capture and verify accurate labour and batch data as part of the traceability system.
- Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints.
Global G.A.P. Implementation & Compliance
- Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Global G.A.P. systems and procedures.
- Ensure pack house compliance with Global G.A.P. standards, food safety, and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records required for certification.
- Conduct internal inspections and assist with internal and external audits.
- Address audit findings and corrective actions timeously.
Digital Systems
- Be technically competent and confident using digital systems.
- Use the farm’s online labour management system (Agrigistics) to record attendance, labour hours, work activities, and traceability-linked records.
- Ensure electronic records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Generate reports to support operational decision-making and compliance.
Staff Management & Training
- Supervise pack house supervisors, team leaders, and general staff.
- Manage staff attendance, discipline, and performance.
- Train staff on packing standards, hygiene, food safety, GlobalG.A.P., and system usage.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and productive working environment.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure correct use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
- Report and investigate incidents or near misses.
Stock, Equipment & Resource Management
- Manage packaging materials, consumables, and cleaning chemicals.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely ordering.
- Ensure pack house equipment and facilities are maintained and clean.
- Report faults and coordinate repairs.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate production, quality, labour, and traceability records.
- Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Communicate operational updates and challenges to management.
- Ensure all documentation is properly filed and stored according to GlobalG.A.P. requirements.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
