Permanent
Senior Manager: Fruit Production (Koue Bokkeveld)
M3 Human Capital Management
Unknown, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: M3 Human Capital Management
Our client, a well-established fruit farming operation situated in the Koue Bokkeveld, has an exciting opportunity for an Senior Manager: Fruit Production with strong leadership skills to take overall responsibility of their apple and pear production.
This position is suited to an experienced, hands-on individual who is confident in managing large-scale production, driving financial performance, and leading teams in a results-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities include: \*Taking overall responsibility for ± 220ha and overseeing all production activities (from planting through to harvest) \*Strategic planning and management of all production activities, and collaborating with relevant management members on planning and development of orchards \*Setting up and managing budgets, monitoring costs, and reporting on production-related financial aspects \*Personnel management, development and motivation \*Management of daily farm operations \*Ensuring compliance with required standards and certifications \*Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions \*All other tasks related to this role.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field;
• 10 years’ experience with pome fruit production in a managerial capacity;
• Good understanding of budgets, costs, and planning;
• Good computer skills (MS Office);
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English).
In return, our client offers competitive remuneration with housing on the farm.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 6 May 2026.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.