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Selebi Phikwe Area, Central District – Botswana: This is a hands-on senior leadership role for a seasoned citrus professional who combines strong field presence with sharp commercial judgement, and who can unite people, systems, planning, and execution into a single, high-performing production operation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Citrus Production, Agricultural Management, or a related discipline
· Additional qualifications in citrus production, irrigation, food safety, or management are advantageous
· 10–15 years in commercial citrus production, including 5–8 years in a senior production or operational leadership role
· A proven track record managing large-scale citrus operations(500ha+) and leading multiple Production Managers
· Deep expertise in irrigation, fertigation, crop forecasting, harvesting programmes, and export production systems
· Experience within Southern Africa farming environments is advantageous
· A confident, credible leader who develops high-performing teams
· Strategic and operational in equal measure, with strong planning and organisational discipline
· Calm, decisive, and accountable under the pressures of peak season
· A clear communicator and reporter with a data-led, improvement-focused mindset
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
· Develop and execute the long-term citrus production strategy.
· Lead varietal, rootstock, orchard replacement, and expansion planning.
· Align production plans with the company's growth and commercial objectives.
· Direct orchard production and overall yield performance across the estate
· Oversee irrigation and fertigation strategy, scheduling, and efficiency
· Lead crop protection and integrated pest management programmes
· Manage labour, resources, and operational infrastructure
· Ensure compliance with food-safety standards and full export readiness
· Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of Production Managers
· Embed data-driven decision-making and a culture of continuous improvement
· Propose and manage capex projects to elevate ROI
· Prepare and manage production budgets.
· Drive monthly crop forecasting, harvest planning, and seasonal production execution
· Control operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
