About the position
DBN000153 - General Manager – KZN Midlands
Purpose of the job:
The company's financial, operational, and strategic leadership falls within the purview of the general manager. This position involves managing the personnel, packhouse operations, compliance, profitability, and citrus output. In order to ensure effective post-harvest operations in accordance with market and export standards, the GM will also act as the Packshed Manager.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- 8 years’ experience in agricultural leadership, ideally in citrus or fresh produce
- Strong leadership, financial, and project management skills
- Experience in packhouse operations and export compliance
- Ability to manage large teams and multi-disciplinary operations
Technical Competencies and responsibilities
- Oversee citrus production and post-harvest packhouse operations from start to finish
- Create and carry out operational, financial, and strategic strategies in line with corporate goals
- Ensure adherence to labour, export, and food safety laws; manage production scheduling, seasonal labour, and packhouse performance indicators
- Organize supply chain, logistics, and export procedures for domestic and foreign markets
- Communicate with designated marketers to optimize sustainable returns in domestic and international markets
- Oversee and report on financial targets, forecasts, and budgets; promote workforce development, sustainability leadership, and continuous improvement
- Lead and complete infrastructure development and expansion projects.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Attention to detail/ accuracy/ timeliness
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage/prioritise tasks throughout the month
- Adherence to internal and external deadlines
- Co-ordinating of different tasks
- Proactive behaviour
- First class communication skills
- Credibility & presence
Please Note: Should you not hear from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- GM
- general manager
- packhuose manager
- operations manager
- citrus
