Head of Farming Operations

4 weeks ago

Somerset West, South Africa iStaff (Pty) Ltd Full time

Responsibilities Lead and set the strategic direction for production, ensuring the function supports commercial objectives (including budgeting, forecasting and marketing needs) Oversee fruit production performance and drive continuous improvement against local and export market quality standards Plan new plantings, replanting and orchard/vine development together with farm/area managers Optimise farming workflows, efficiency and production outcomes, and integrate innovation where relevant Develop and implement pest and disease control measures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements Maintain strong relationships with executives, production personnel, external growers, suppliers and other strategic stakeholders Build talent capacity and capability across all production teams Provide technical guidance on cultivar development and farm strategy Manage production budgets, analyse performance and utilise benchmarking tools to track outcomes Identify and evaluate new farm acquisition opportunities to support volume growth (including IRR and payback assessments) Maintain and update the 5‑year production, replanting and pack‑out plan (minimum twice annually) Prepare Capex business cases for farm projects such as netting and new developments Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Business / Management (postgraduate qualification advantageous) 10–15 years’ experience in citrus and/or table grape industries, covering both operational production and quality requirements Extensive experience in grower relations and stakeholder engagement Strong background in production forecasting and volume planning Proven experience in leading teams, managing operations and driving financial performance Proficient in relevant systems and tools Core Competencies Strategic planning and commercial thinking Data‑driven decision making Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management capability Resilience, sound judgement and ability to operate under pressure Ability to represent and build the brand credibly Excellent command of English Legal Notice By applying to our adverts, you accept our POPI Act policy, a copy of which can be found on our website. We reserve the right to stop/renew adverts. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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