• Responsibilities

Develop and execute the long-term citrus production strategy.

Lead varietal, rootstock, orchard replacement, and expansion planning.

Align production plans with the company’s growth and commercial objectives.

Direct orchard production and overall yield performance across the estate.

Oversee irrigation and fertigation strategy, scheduling, and efficiency.

Lead crop protection and integrated pest management programmes.

Manage labour, resources, and operational infrastructure.

Ensure compliance with food-safety standards and full export readiness.

Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of Production Managers.

Embed data-driven decision-making and a culture of continuous improvement.

Propose and manage capex projects to elevate ROI.

Prepare and manage production budgets.

Drive monthly crop forecasting, harvest planning, and seasonal production execution.

Control operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Requirements

A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Citrus Production, Agricultural Management, or a related discipline

• Additional qualifications in citrus production, irrigation, food safety, or management are advantageous

10-15 years in commercial citrus production, including 5-8 years in a senior production or operational leadership role

• A proven track record managing large-scale citrus operations(500ha+) and leading multiple Production Managers

Deep expertise in irrigation, fertigation, crop forecasting, harvesting programmes, and export production systems

• Experience within Southern Africa farming environments is advantageous
• A confident, credible leader who develops high-performing teams
• Strategic and operational in equal measure, with strong planning and organisational discipline
• Calm, decisive, and accountable under the pressures of peak season
• A clear communicator and reporter with a data-led, improvement-focused mindset