AGRONOMIST, DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER - FM2332

Western Cape area – South Africa: The ideal candidate will be someone who has strong relationships with growers in the Western province.

Minimum Requirements

• Agricultural degree/diploma or related field
• 15+ years of experience in working with growers and packhouse
• Must have relevant experience in procurement of Apple and Pear.
• Must be willing to travel

Duties Include but Are Not Limited To

• Sourcing Apple and Pear
• Identify, Contract-with & supervise local farmers to source high-quality fruits
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of produce to meet company standards
• Packhouse Coordination
• Identify suitable pack houses for packing and storing the sourced fruits
• Engage with packhouse management to ensure compliance with packaging standards and timelines
• Oversee the packing process to ensure fruits are packed correctly and eff...

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