PRODUCTION MANAGER – Tzaneen
Tzaneen
Fruit/Agricultural Industry
Salary: Attractive package on offer for the successful candidate

An International Citrus Fruit Farming Company is looking for a dynamic, energetic Production Manager for their business unit in Tzaneen. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, high standards, excellent communication ability and the ambition to grow with this organisation. Min of 3 years’ experience and a Tertiary qualification (advantageous) in Agriculture related to the field of Citrus farming will be beneficial to application. Knowledge of the Citrus farming and the Agri Industry essential. Must be willing to relocate.

Job Summary:
The Production Manager will develop and manage all aspects of the production fields, identifying and selling in local markets and on-site; managing farm interns and working with volunteers; and speaking to public groups that frequent the farm for educational days.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Supervision of farm interns and volunteers (patiently and respectfully);
• Coordination with NGF staff and its advisory team including monthly board reports;
• Produce annual field plans;
• Maintain NGF’s standards of production to ensure the highest quality produce;
• Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape with the help of interns and volunteers;
• Cooperate with community partners;
• Seed ordering and material acquisition;
• Planning and implementation of weekly planting schedule;
• Insect and weed control, fertility monitoring and general field observation;
• Cultivation activities;
• Infrastructure planning, creation and maintenance;
• Irrigation planning and implementation;
• Soil building program including composting;
• Installation, maintenance and monitoring of deer fencing;
• Plan weekly harvest schedule, harvest, market and deliver;
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts of NGF;
• Integration of farm with other NGF programs;
• Participate in planning for long-term farm development;
• Coordinate produce needs with culinary, market and educational programs;
• Able to work in the field, outdoor classroom and office including hard repetitive physical work;
• Some evening or special event hours may be required;
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record;
• Comfortable driving a cube truck and operating farm equipment; and
• Good interpersonal skills.


Qualifications & Competencies:
• Experience working in a team environment with proven leadership skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated good organizational and record keeping skills;
• Minimum two years experience of full-season management;
• Demonstrated farm planning experience and working knowledge of farm infrastructure;
• Experience in growing using organic/biodynamic principles;
• Experience working with farm machinery;
• Basic carpentry skills;
• Interest in working with youth and youth programs;
• Demonstrated good communication skills;
• Self-motivated, cooperative and flexible;
• Responsibly manage administrative and record keeping tasks related to running the farm business and overall success of the organization; and
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients

Closing date: 30 July 2017
Ref: SEIS0012
Vacancy Type: Permanent