Production Manager

Our client is a leading and innovative soft fruit farm, with a farm in Hermanus. They are looking for passionate and motivated Production Manager to be based in their Hermanus branch.Key Responsibilities: Field Establishment: Develop a 10ha soil strawberry project within our planting deadlines for 1 year with rapid expansion plans to follow. All executed to high standards.Irrigation: Execute on precision irrigation using loggers and having a good feel for plants. Here a high urgency index is crucial.Nutrition: Accurate application of a fertigation regime applied throughout the season. Sampling and nutrient trending administered to ensure plants produce optimally. Pest & Disease Management: Manage scouts and a IPM monitoring system. Ensure preventative biological and chemical sprays applied on time to ensure yield losses. Farm Maintenance: Farm is always kept tidy, weeds under control and roads and drainage well managed.Finance: Write and manage your own budget. Then beat it.Qualifications & Experience:Btech or Bachelor's degree in horticulture or plant science.Requires 3+ years' experience in vegetable or strawberry growing.5+ years senior management experience within the agriculture sector.Hands-on soil Irrigation experience essential.Knowledge of basic plant physiology, entomology and pathology will be beneficial.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude.Must strive towards precision and attention to detail.Results focussed with a high urgency level.Area: Hermanus.Starting Date: URGENT, as soon as possible.Salary offered:  Market related and depending on experience. Please note that housing will NOT be provided.  Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.