Thursday, 26 February, 2026
Lee-Zanne Flaatten
Mpumalanga 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The role focuses on the complete management, coordination and optimization of all packhouse activities related to the receipt, drying, storage, sorting, processing and shipping of macadamia nuts.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 5 years of experience in a packhouse, production or processing management role.
- Experience in the operational production management of a processing plant or warehouse.
- Tertiary qualification in operations management or a relevant field.
The following will count in the candidate’s favor:
- Experience in leading personnel.
- Experience in planning and reporting various processing processes.
- Knowledge of the macadamia, nut or seed processing industry will count in the candidate’s favor.
KEY SKILLS:
- Excellent planning, administrative and management skills.
- Ability to perform under high pressure and achieve targets.
- Detail oriented and strong focus on product quality.
- Willingness to further broaden knowledge.
- Analytical with strong numerical skills.
- Excellent MS Office and computer skills.
- Proactive and positive mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to build and maintain key relationships.
- Strong leadership qualities that can play in a team.
- Ability to monitor multiple processes simultaneously.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:·
- Management of all packhouse receipts, including weighing, documentation, sampling and initial quality control.
- Supervision of the entire drying process.
- Inventory control in each storage facility and processes in between.
- Optimization of flow between drying rooms, storage areas, sorting and further processing.
- Ensure that safety standards and risk control are maintained at all times.
- Day-to-day management of packhouse staff: ensuring effective shift planning.
- Reporting of daily, weekly and monthly figures to general manager.
- Implementation and maintenance of SOPs for all warehouse processes.
THE COMPANY:
Located in the heart of one of South Africa’s leading macadamia producing areas.The plant’s core functions include the drying, grading and packaging of macadamia nuts. Nuts destined for in-shell export are carefully selected for size and quality to meet marking requirements.Representative samples are taken from each lot and analyzed according to strict physical, microbiological and chemical specifications.Each shipment is accompanied by a detailed analysis report outlining the macadamia nut specifications to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za