Job Title: Senior Quality Manager (Consulting or Permanent) About Our Client:
With a focus on excellence and sustainability, our client leads the fruit wholesale market by combining innovative practices with deep agricultural knowledge.
They are seeking a Senior Quality Manager with expertise in orchard management and horticultural practices to consult within the Eastern Cape -Kirkwood, Patensie, Addo, Katrivier based farms. Position Overview: The Senior Quality Manager will oversee and guide quality standards across orchards and production sites, ensuring premium-quality produce.
This role is suited for an experienced consultant or a permanent professional passionate about quality and horticulture.
Key Responsibilities: Lead quality management practices across orchards and production sites.Provide expert guidance on spraying programs and horticultural best practices.Conduct quality assessments and recommend improvements.Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain quality standards.Train and mentor junior staff on quality processes and protocols.Qualifications and Skills: Extensive knowledge of orchard management, spraying programs, and horticulture.Proven experience in quality management, ideally in the fruit industry.Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to work as a consultant or permanent staff member as needed.Driver's license and own reliable vehicle. Location: Farms based in Eastern Cape - Kirkwood, Patensie, Addo, Katrivier.
Salary:
If permanent full time position, R40 000-R50 000 per month, negotiable for the right candidate, depending on experience.Consulting hourly rate can be negotiated depending on skills, experience and hours worked.
Position Type: Preferable: Consulting/freelance, open to taking on a full time permanent candidate.
Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.