Citrus Packhouse Manager | Limpopo | Agricultural Recruitment
GAP Consulting · Limpopo
Overview
A well established agricultural company is looking for an experienced Citrus Packhouse Manager to take charge of its Limpopo packhouse operations. If you have at least three years in citrus packhouse management, strong knowledge of Compac pack line systems, and you are comfortable working in a fast paced fruit export environment, this permanent role offers a negotiable basic salary plus housing and vehicle benefits. It is a solid next step for a hands on packhouse professional who wants to grow within the citrus industry.
About the role
GAP Consulting is recruiting a Citrus Packhouse Manager on behalf of an agricultural company based in Limpopo. This is a permanent, full time position suited to someone who has already run a citrus packhouse and understands the pressure of getting fruit packed, graded and dispatched on time.
In this role you will take ownership of the day to day packing operations. That means managing the Compac pack line, overseeing staff on the floor, keeping quality standards in check, and making sure production targets are met without compromising the fruit. You will work closely with the packhouse team, farm management and everyone involved in getting the crop from orchard to market.
The company is looking for someone with a minimum of three years of packhouse management experience in the citrus industry, a Grade 12 certificate and relevant tertiary education, and strong working knowledge of packhouse equipment and Compac pack line operations. You must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, have a valid driver's license, and be able to provide contactable references and payslips.
Application notes: Send your CV directly to juanelle@gapconsulting.co.za. Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days. For more information about the agency, visit www.gapconsulting.co.za or follow GAP Consulting on Facebook, LinkedIn or X.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Packhouse Manager in the Citrus Industry
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, plus relevant tertiary education
- Proficiency in packhouse equipment and Compac pack line operations is essential
- Afrikaans and English language proficiency required
- Valid Driver's License
- Contactable references and payslips required
Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day operations of the citrus packhouse, ensuring efficient packing and grading of fruit
- Oversee and maintain Compac pack line equipment to keep production running smoothly
- Supervise packhouse staff, including shift allocations and performance monitoring
- Ensure fruit quality and pack standards meet company and export requirements
- Coordinate with farm and logistics teams to manage fruit intake and dispatch schedules
- Maintain accurate production records and reports for management
Benefits
Negotiable basic salary based on experience, housing benefit, vehicle benefit, paid annual leave, training
Job details
- Organisation
- GAP Consulting
- Location
- Limpopo
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Agriculture & Farming
- Application Email
- juanelle@gapconsulting.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Citrus Packhouse Manager role, make sure your CV shows more than just the job title. Spell out the size of the packhouse you managed, the volumes you handled, and your hands on experience with Compac pack line systems. The employer is specifically looking for citrus industry experience, so highlight that clearly and include the names and contact details of at least three contactable references. You will also need to attach recent payslips, so have those ready as PDFs before you send your application.
When you email your CV to juanelle@gapconsulting.co.za, use a short professional email and attach all the required documents in one go. If you have not heard back within 14 days, the agency says only suitable candidates will be contacted, so do not take it personally and keep applying to other opportunities. Good luck!
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