Operations Manager– Table Grapes
Farm Managers SA · Northern Cape
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- At least 15 years of practical experience in table grape production
- Thorough knowledge of modern production practices, systems, and management processes
- The ability to assume responsibility for the complete operational management of the unit
- Excellent human relations, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience in budget control and salary administration
- Strong technical knowledge of best practices per cultivar
- Good administrative and computer skills
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Take full ownership of daily farm operations, technical management, and business administration.
- Plan and execute best practice production programs and protocols – including pruning, thinning, production management, and harvesting – to ensure top-quality product for their international markets
- Strict technical oversight of automated irrigation systems, soil fertilization, and chemical spraying protocols to guarantee total compliance with global Maximum Residue Limits MRL's and GlobalG.A.P. food safety certifications.
- Being field agronomy, the successful candidate will manage large teams of permanent staff and seasonal staff, handle labour relations, and oversee payroll and salary administration.
- Management of the packhouse and coldrooms.
- Hold full financial accountability for operational budgets, management of cost chain, maintain farming infrastructure, and manage high-stakes harvest logistics to ensure cold-chain integrity from the vineyard straight into export containers.