The successful candidate will be part of a growing team within a global fresh produce business, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of South Africa’s most important avocado-growing regions. Working closely with growers and colleagues across the wider business, the incumbent will play a key role in strengthening the company's grower network, securing quality supply and supporting the continued growth of their avocado business.
Based in the heart of South Africa’s avocado industry, the Area Manager will develop strong relationships with growers, understand the regional crop, anticipate supply opportunities and risks, and connect the grower base with the company’s commercial, packing and logistics operations. The role offers an opportunity to become a trusted partner to growers and a key contributor to the success of the wider avocado business, with significant influence over regional supply, grower development and seasonal execution.
Minimum knowledge & experience required to perform this job competently includes:
Inherent Education & Experience:
- Formal tertiary qualification/s with 5+ years' experience in commercial avocado or subtropical fruit production.
- Experience working directly with commercial growers is highly advantageous.
- Good understanding of avocado orchard management, including harvesting and maturity would be advantageous.
- Experience in an export fruit, packhouse, procurement or technical environment would be particularly valuable.
Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) KPA’s will include (but are not limited to) the following essential responsibilities:
• Grower Management
• Procurement & Supply
• Crop & Supply Planning
• Harvest & Packhouse Coordination
• Quality & Compliance
• Commercial Partnership
• Domestic Fruit Sales
• Reporting & Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Packing Oversight
Attributes / Requirements:
LEADERSHIP • ACCOUNTABILITY • TEAMWORK
• Creative thinking & Troubleshooting
• Attention to detail, working under pressure for prolonged periods
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strategic planning - Forward thinking with vision
• Excellent decision making • Deadline driven
• Exceptional personal relationships skills
• Excellent negotiating skills with the strong ability to close
Submit your application and expected remuneration via email to: cvs@agricruitment.co.za
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2026.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.