CITRUS ORCHARD MANAGER
2024-08-16 - 2025-01-31
Permanent
FM001899
Agriculture
KwaZulu Natal, ESHOWE
Eshowe Area – KwaZulu Natal: Our client is looking for a Citrus Orchard Manager to join the team.
 
The successful candidate will manage 270ha of citrus made up of Lemmon/Grapefruit/Orange and will report to the GM as well as the owner.
 
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Matric with mathematics
  • Minimum of 10 years management experience in citrus, preferably obtained on more than one farm/location.
  • Ability to both compile and work to a budget.
  • Previous packhouse experience advantageous
  • Experience with Degreening/ Electronic grading/Packing standards/Logistics/working with export agents advantageous
  • Computer literate
  • Excellent attention to detail with good results at present employer.
  • A strong knowledge of production, harvest, irrigation, spraying, pruning, fertilization, and general orchard management.
  • Strong Inter person relations with good communication and people skills.
  • Ability to work with a large labor force, to motivate and get good productivity
  • A strong work ethic and leading by example
  • A clear criminal record and with no criminal cases pending.
  • Valid drivers license
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted
 
For more information please contact:
Farm Manager SA - www.farmmanagersa.co.za