Junior Production Manager (Citrus) - Swellendam

Suiderland Plase is a leading grower, packer, and exporter of fresh fruit (citrus and table grapes) in South Africa. Our production units are situated across the Western Cape, with our head office in Bellville near Cape Town.

The company has a vacancy for a junior citrus production manager at our production units in Buffeljags River near Swellendam. The position will report to the farm manager and is available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Production: Plant citrus, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest, plague and weed control, prune, harvest, monitoring, all manipulations
• Personnel and administration: Labor planning and management, recordkeeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance (equipment / orchards / general)
• Financial: Cost control by focusing on productivity

Job Requirements

• Applicants should be post-matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, with at least 3 years experience in the cultivation of citrus
• Knowledge of modern production practices
• Specific knowledge/ experience in irrigation practices will be to your advantage
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Closing date - 25 July 2025