🍊 Fruit Buyer – Grapes / Citrus / Deciduous Specialist

 Fruit Buyer – Grapes / Citrus / Deciduous Specialist: We are seeking a Fruit Buyer with previous experience in the Fruit Industry, who is an expert in grapes, citrus or deciduous to join a growing team in Bellville

📍 Bellville, Cape Town 🕒

Full-time

Join a South African leader in fresh produce export

🚀 Your Role

We are seeking a Fruit Buyer with previous experience in the Fruit Industry, who is an expert in grapes, citrus or deciduous to join a growing team.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• 🍇 Source and purchase high-quality grapes, citrus, and deciduous fruits from trusted growers across South Africa
• 🌱 Build and nurture supplier relationships with farmers, packhouses, and distributors
• 💼 Negotiate competitive pricing, maintaining quality standards
• 📈 Stay on top of market trends, availability, pricing, and export regulations
• 📋 Prepare reports, presentations, and business updates for internal stakeholders
• 🛠 Coordinate supply chain processes—from farm audits and quality control to delivery and cold storage
• 📦 Implement seasonal procurement programs and maintain optimal inventory levels
• 🤝 Resolve supplier claims and ensure best settlements for clients

✅ Requirements

• 🌟 Minimum 5 years of fruit buying experience (grapes preferred)
• 🌐 Strong knowledge of export protocols and international trade compliance
• 🗣 Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• 🧠 Sharp understanding of seasonality and quality standards
• 💻 Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-specific online portals
• 📚 Matric required; relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous
• 🤝 Established network of growers, packhouses, and distributors

• Energetic, driven, and passionate about fresh produce
• A confident decision-maker who owns outcomes
• Self-directed but also a team collaborator
• An excellent communicator with a never-give-up mindset

Full-time

Salary Market-related salary, dependent on experience 🌍

Please forward your cv to admin@zeminwe.co.za