Head of Processing Africa Operations

2 weeks ago


Tzaneen, South Africa Palesa Mbali Group Full time
Job Title: Head of Processing Africa

About the Role:

This role is responsible for overseeing the overall performance of our processing operations in Africa, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity and efficiency in our factories and prepacking facilities
• Establish a central administrative function to manage all processing operations across Africa
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement a five-year growth and expansion strategy for our processing operations
• Conduct regular technical evaluations of our factories and prepacking facilities to ensure consistency in standards and quality
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build the company's image and reputation
• Conduct industry benchmarks on cost, technology, and people trends to inform business decisions


Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management or a related field
• Post-graduate qualification will be advantageous
• At least 10-15 years' experience in factories and prepacking facilities, preferably in agriculture
• At least 5 years' experience in a 16(2) role or similar roles on Health and Safety
• Technically competent to manage an export subtropical fruit business
• Good people management skills across all levels of the business
• Detailed knowledge of external accreditation requirements for local and export markets
• Financial planning and control
• Knowledge of the legal framework for farming operations across Africa
• High levels of computer literacy


Preferred Qualifications:

• Fruit processing and packing experience is desirable
• Ability to work under constant pressure
• Self-starter and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Results-driven team player
• Business acumen with analytical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communicator with attention to detail
• Integrity, passion for work, excellence, and success



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