Agriculture Technical Assistant (Fresh Produce) Winelands

Agriculture – Technical Assistant (Fresh Produce) Winelands

Purpose of the job

Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team on administration, quality inspections and audits for fruit commodities.

📍 Position Overview

Location: Winelands, Western Cape
Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 per month (experience-based)
Industry: Agriculture / Export Compliance / Technical Support
Target Candidates: Young, energetic individuals with a passion for quality assurance and client liaison

🔑 Key Performance Areas

• ✅ Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  Ensure producers and clients meet all agricultural and export regulations and standards.
• 📁 Accreditation Management
  Collect, file, and maintain producer certifications like Global GAP, LEAF, ZISA, and others.
• 🍇 Quality Control Inspections
  Conduct product checks for table grapes, stone fruit, citrus, and more—at orchards and packhouses.
• 🌍 International Client Liaison
  Follow up with overseas clients on documentation and compliance-related queries.
• 📦 Packaging Specifications Management
  Align packaging material specs with client standards and communicate requirements to producers.
• 🕒 Packaging Order Support
  Help producers place timely and accurate orders for approved packaging materials.
• 📦 Buffer Stock Coordination
  Liaise with packaging suppliers to manage buffer stock levels and ensure availability.
• 🗂️ Administrative Support
  Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team with compliance-related admin tasks.
• 🔧 Technical Assistance to Producers
  Provide hands-on support to ensure product and operational standards are upheld.
• 🧾 Audit Preparation & Participation
  Guide producers through audits and assist with documentation and on-site requirements.
• 📑 Due Diligence Follow-up
  Communicate with consignees to ensure timely delivery of due diligence documentation.
• ✔️ IFS Audit Support
  Contribute to preparation and coordination efforts during International Featured Standards (IFS) audits.

Minimum Requirements

• More than 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in fruit commodities like table grapes, stone fruit, citrus, and more will be advantageous.
• Having strong teamwork and collaboration with the other teams are key to the position.
• Have strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for sustainable and productive agricultural practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Outlook; Excel & PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel.
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Viticulture, or in any Agricultural related fields.

Send cv to admin@zeminwe.co.za