My Client is a leading producer and exporter of table grapes with pecans, and raisins. They are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Technical Manager to take full ownership of compliance, technical systems, and operational oversight, while upholding their core values of integrity, energy, and value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure and manage full compliance with GLOBALG.A.P., SIZA, LEAF Marque, FSMA, Tesco Nurture, and other relevant audits
- Implement and manage technical systems, including chemicals, fertigation & budget tracking
- Coordinate quality control processes and export claim handling
- Support HR compliance, seasonal recruitment coordination, and training alignment
- Foster cross-department collaboration and take initiative in problem-solving and workflow optimization
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical, compliance, or management role within agriculture
- Strong knowledge of food safety and agricultural standards
- Advanced Excel, data analysis, and system development (OpenAI & IT integration experience beneficial)
- Confident communicator and effective leader with strong organizational abilities
- Ability to travel regularly between Western Cape and Northern Cape operations (if needed)
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Able to work independently and take full ownership of critical technical processes
Start Date: 1 September 2025 (Remote collaboration prior to start encouraged for smooth transition)
Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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