My Client, one of the country’s leading fruit exporters, recruits for an Area Manager to join their talented team of experts. This opportunity will suit a dynamic professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career within a global environment.
The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Business Manager : Citrus and be based in the Groblersdal / Marble Hall area.
Requirements:
- A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably a degree/diploma in Agriculture/Commerce).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fruit management and export (preferably citrus and grapes).
- Technical knowledge of citrus fruits, packaging, and quality policies.
- Familiarity with producers.
- Excellent communication skills at various levels, including colleagues, producers, and third parties involved in the area.
- Intermediate level computer skills (MS Office).
- Willingness to travel.
- Own transport is essential.
- Experience with GlobalGap, Siza, and HACCP will be advantageous.
Job Description:
- Procurement of fruit (Products: Citrus and Grapes).
- Providing a service to Product Managers and producers/suppliers.
- Implementation and maintenance of fruit quality and food safety.
- Involvement in logistics during the season to ensure smooth fruit flow.
- Ensuring operational and logistical processes are carried out according to market allocations and packaging instructions.
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders.
- Assisting other departments and operational activities.
- Public relations.
- Collecting information for necessary departments.
- Assisting with administrative tasks.
Inherent qualities determining success in this role:
Ambitious • Credible • Dynamic • Focused • Team player • Integrity • Exceptional communication skills • Creative & Entrepreneurial
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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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