Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd Group Production Manager (Citrus)Malelane areaMarket related salary (Depending on experience)To oversee and optimise crop production across orchards, ensuring high-quality yield, efficient operations, and alignment with market and packhouse requirements Minimum requirements: * BSc Degree or Hons in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field * Minimum 5 years’ agricultural experience, preferably in research, development, and team leadership * Knowledge of plant physiology, IPM, strategic modelling, and continuous improvement * Experience with citrus and subtropical fruit (sugarcane advantageous) * Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills * Excellent presentation and communication skills * Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook) * Ability to work long hours when required * Manage full crop production from orchard/field to market * Implement strategic production plans to meet performance targets * Conduct field trials and analyse production data * Develop and implement methods to improve crop growth and yield * Liaise with packhouses, marketing, and compliance teams for harvest planning * Ensure crops meet export market standards and requirements * Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and efficiency * Research best practices for planting, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting * Oversee harvesting, storage, and transport coordination * Monitor crop performance and implement corrective actions * Compile production reports and present findings to management * Analyse data to support decision-making and planning * Perform ad hoc duties within the scope of the role Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za // MP008727 If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful