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Macadamia Production Manager - White River Area

Mpumalanga
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: MP008518/AE

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Macadamia Production ManagerWhite RiverR30 000 CTC- R40 000 CTC + Housing Our client in the Agricultural sector is looking for a Macadamia Production Manager to join their team in White River area

Minimum requirements:

Grade 12 and any additional agricultural qualification will be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years experience in a seminal management position
Stable working history
Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English
Valid driver’s license
Experience with the following:
Orchard Management:
Plan, develop, and maintain the macadamia orchard, ensuring it is well-organized and efficiently laid out
Oversee planting, grafting, and tree care to ensure healthy macadamia trees
Crop Monitoring:
Regularly inspect trees for signs of disease, pests, or nutritional deficiencies
Implement pest and disease control measures as needed.
Irrigation and Nutrition:
Manage irrigation systems to ensure macadamia trees receive the appropriate amount of water
Implement a fertilization program to maintain soil fertility and tree health
Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling:
Schedule and coordinate macadamia nut harvesting to optimize yield and quality
Oversee the processing and storage of harvested nuts
Quality Control:
Ensure that macadamia nuts meet quality standards, including size, flavour, and moisture content
Implement sorting and grading procedures to achieve premium nut quality
Labour Management:
Recruit, train, and supervise farm labourers and seasonal workers
Create work schedules and allocate tasks efficiently
Budgeting and Financial Management:
Develop and manage budgets for macadamia production
Monitor expenses and seek cost-effective solutions
Record Keeping:
Maintain detailed records of crop yields, expenses, and other farm-related data
Use data to analyse and improve macadamia production processes
Equipment and Infrastructure:
Maintain and oversee the use of farm equipment and machinery
Ensure that farm infrastructure, such as irrigation systems and storage facilities, is well-maintained
Long-Term Planning:
Develop and execute a strategic plan for the macadamia orchard's growth and sustainability
Explore opportunities for diversification and expansion

Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.