Job Description

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.


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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.

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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).

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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.

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short-listed candidates will be contacted.