Website Zeminwe Recruitment
We have a position in available in the Fruit industry for a young energetic and talented Technical Manager.
Where: Stellenbosch
(Fresh Produce) | Stellenbosch
An internationally respected fresh produce company, known for excellence in quality, innovation, and service is looking for a Technical Manager. If you’re passionate about fruit production and want to make an impact across global and local markets—this is your calling.
🎯 The Role & Responsibilities
As our Technical Manager, you’ll be at the heart of shaping fruit quality, compliance, and sustainability across the entire value chain:
- Provide expert guidance to producers on Soil, Plant Health, Pest Control, and Agri-Tech innovations
- Drive technical administration across key categories:
- PPP Lists / MRL Monitoring
- Audits & Compliance: GlobalGAP, SIZA, IFS
- New cultivar development & field monitoring
- Work closely with packhouses, producers, and international clients
- Support key product categories: Table Grapes, Pomegranates, Stone Fruit, Citrus
- Align with internal teams: Logistics, Marketing, Finance
- Champion sustainable and productive agricultural practices
📘 What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Soil Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in technical agriculture or produce export
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans (writing, reading, and speaking)
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel frequently, including internationally
- Energetic, detail-oriented, and solution-driven personality
🌱 What We Offer
- Competitive, industry-related salary package
- Company vehicle for operational duties
- Opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and progressive farms
- Vision: To be recognised as a world-class Fresh Produce Services company.
- Motto: “Your Fruit is Our Business”
Please forward your cv to admin @ zeminwe.co.za