Research and Innovation Manager: Post Harvest

Reporting to the GM: Technical Services, this opportunity is suited to a driven and technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Research & Innovation Manager will join our Packing Division in Grabouw and play a key role in advancing innovation within a progressive and quality-focused operation.
 

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and initiate evaluation of new storage, sorting and packing technologies.
• Explore and initiate innovation in packing formats and packaging materials
• Oversee fruit storage and handling trials
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with service providers of sorting, packing and storage technologies.
• Implementation of new developments in collaboration with the operations management team.
• Manage and motivate a small post-harvest Research & Innovation team

Requirements:

• BSc Qualification in Engineering or Agriculture
• 5 Years experience in a similar or equivalent role
• Understanding of scientific principles and practical application thereof
• Computer literate (Advanced Excel and operational system experience)
• Project Management skills

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