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Production Manager (Pome and Stone fruit)

National Training Institute
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Koelfontein Landgoed is part of the Conradie Group of companies, a vertically integrated agribusiness based near Prince Alfred's Hamlet in the Ceres Valley. We specialize in the production of top quality fresh and dried fruit as well as the processing, packaging and international distribution of dried fruit and nuts. Koelfontein also produces wine on a small scale and operates a Simmentaler cattle stud.

We are eagerly awaiting applications regarding the following opportunity:

PRODUCTION MANAGER (Pome and Stone fruit)

We offer an excellent career opportunity for a young, suitably experienced and qualified agriculturist. The nominated candidate’s credentials will confirm a keen interest in the technical and scientific aspects of fruit cultivation.

You will join an experienced management team. A specific job description pertaining to production management will be agreed with you. In addition to the responsibility of managing a production area, the position may include technical support for the rest of the farming unit.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leadership and maintenance of sound and healthy human relations (at all levels);
  • Planning, organizing and managing production processes;
  • Effective communication and timely reporting of information;
  • Identify and investigate opportunities to implement the latest technology in production processes.

Requirements:

  • Leadership and maintenance of sound and healthy human relations (at all levels);
  • Planning, organizing and managing production processes;
  • Effective communication and timely reporting of information;
  • Identify and investigate opportunities to implement the latest technology in production processes.
  • Bachelor's degree with Horticulture and/or Soil Science;
  • Passion for primary agriculture, together with an interest and aptitude for Pomology in particular;
  • Affinity for technology and its practical application in farming and business;
  • Energy, innovative and a passion for excellence;
  • Ambition, aptitude and skills to develop into a tactical and strategic management role.

Qualifications and attributes of the successful candidate will include:

  • Bachelor's degree with Horticulture and/or Soil Science;
  • Passion for primary agriculture, together with an interest and aptitude for Pomology in particular;
  • Affinity for technology and its practical application in farming and business;
  • Energy, innovative and a passion for excellence;
  • Ambition, aptitude and skills to develop into a tactical and strategic management role.

Although this position primarily focuses on fruit cultivation, there is also the opportunity to get involved in the management of the livestock.

Remuneration will support your qualification(s) and experience.

Marianne Rousseau will receive all CV’s at mwnti@iafrica.com till Friday, 16 May 2025 .

If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks, kindly assume that alternative decisions have been made. We nevertheless keep your information on file for possible future reference.

30 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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