MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma) in Agriculture, Business Management or related10 15 years experience in strategic and general management role or a similar role with solid knowledge of the fruit production industry COMPERENCIES & SKILLS Excellent leadership and people management skills; practical experience in handling people at all levels and a strong record of achievement through building high performing teams.Positive work attitude with high energy level and strong motivational skills.Able to work in a highly innovative and collaborative space.Strong decision maker with excellent grasp of both the short and long-term macro/micro issues of business, operations (production/supply chain) and human relations interactionMultilevel negotiating and communication abilityCan-do attitude and bottom-line achiever. Results driven and able to implement operationallyThe ability to plan and execute in a structured manner is essentialStrong business acumen KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS Technical & ComplianceEnsure accurate execution of Standard Operating Procedures on all levels of citrus and subtropical productionTimely capturing, evaluation and reporting of key data related to productionOversee that all production teams are adequately equipped, deployed and that data available is accurate for decision makingOversee that Health & Safety is maintained in all production unitsOversee Compliance certification Financial ManagementDevelopment of annual budgets for operational and capital expenditureMotivation of expenditures against desired and anticipated outcomesExecution of operating procedures and production plans within budgetEnsure all expenditure well monitored for the best interest of the Business Strategic Direction and Continuous ImprovementIdentification of cost optimization procedures and methodsMeasurement and continual improvement of labour productivityStrategic interventions to improve financial return to farmsInputs towards development and expansion plans, programs, and budgets Manage Performance and Development of EmployeesImplementation of strong organizational structureIdentification of future supervisors and managers, invest in training and development initiativesTrain, equip and coach managersPerformance Management-measure and review performance with managers against set objectives and assist managers with goals and focus areasMeasurement and regular feedback sessions with managersFostering a healthy teamwork environmentIncrease staff morale and engagementOversee HR and Labour Relations ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
