Junior Production Manager

• Oversee planting, pruning, harvesting, fertigation, and pest/disease management
  
• Monitor crop progress and ensure optimal production practices
  
• Conduct soil and leaf analysis to guide fertilisation and crop health
  
• Ensure maintenance and upkeep of all production areas
  

• Supervise senior team leaders, spray operators, and tractor drivers
  
• Coach, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve performance targets
  
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and labour practices
  
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee development
  

• Coordinate daily work plans and allocate resources effectively
  
• Maintain accurate records and operational documentation
  
• Monitor procedures to ensure adherence to company and industry standards
  

• Ensure compliance with SIZA, Global G.A.P, and company standards
  
• Drive quality assurance aligned with OZblu standards
  
• Enforce company policies and farming best practices
  

Requirements

• Grade 12 (essential)
  
• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field (preferred)
  
• Additional certifications in irrigation, scouting, or plant production (advantageous)
  

• 2–4 years’ experience in farm or production management
  
• Strong exposure to crop production cycles (planting to harvesting)
  
• Experience with berry or fruit production is highly advantageous
  

• Strong leadership and people management ability
  
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem -solving skills
  
• Solid understanding of horticulture and crop production practices
  
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
  
• Knowledge of basic HR practices and farm operations
  
• Detail -oriented, results -driven, and able to perform under pressure
  

Benefits

• Be part of a progressive and growing agricultural business
  
• Opportunity to develop your career in fruit production
  
• Work in a supportive, high -performance team environment
  
• Contribute to producing premium -quality berries for global markets