Monteith Trust, an established fruit farm, currently has a Production Manager position available based on a 110ha farm in the Grabouw area. The successful candidate is a goal-driven individual, with strong planning and administrative skills.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for (but not limited to): *Management of all facets of production *Effective management of the unit's human resources *Recruitment, selection and appointment of production personnel *Staff induction, training and goal setting *Safety, health and hygiene standard training and checks *Planning and checking attendance and work records *Participatory planning and management of spray chemistry and plant nutrition *Management of water, irrigation and energy *Conflict management and ensuring discipline *Managing housing rules and ensuring that housing area is up to standard *Participative planning for the financial budget and its management *Control over expenses *Maintenance of property, buildings, tractors and implements *Maintaining SIZA and GlobalGap standards *All other tasks related to this position.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous;

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role;

• Experience in the apple and pear industry will be advantageous;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required;

• Valid driver’s license.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 8 January 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.

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.