Operational Manager (Seed Production)

M3 Human Capital Management • Other • Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 3d ago

Operational Manager (Seed Production)

Closing Date : 2024-11-21
Closed : No
Description:

UPOT, a market leader in vegetable seed development, improvement, and production, is seeking an Operational Manager to join their small team based in Ceres, Western Cape. This role forms part of the management team, but has a hands-on focus on daily seed production activities to ensure top-quality seeds are delivered to growers throughout South Africa and new international markets.

The ideal candidate is an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual who is willing to be practically involved in daily production and variety breeding activities, as well as actively contribute and take ownership in the long-term growth of the business.

In addition to playing a strategic role in the business, the Operational Manager will be responsible for:

Provide advisory services to producers
Develop and implement effective production practices and processes
Develop new cultivars and continuously improve existing ones
Drive and support sales
Support the development of the expansion into the international market
Coordinate with external production and distribution partners

Over time, it will be expected of the candidate to become involved in the overall management of the business.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

Relevant tertiary qualification
Experience in vegetable seed production
Commercial business experience will be highly beneficial
Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, with the ability to convey technical information to producers
Willingness to travel both locally across South Africa as well as internationally
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport

If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for seed production and innovation, as well as an unwavering commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Starting date: Feb/March 2025.

Please apply online at before 09:00 on 21 November 2024.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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