Job vacancy for General Manager of Fruit Production to work at Oak Valley based in Elgin.
Job Requirements:
- Dynamic, intelligent, strategic and analytical;
- Minimum of 5 years' experience at upper management level;
- Be 30-50 years of age, with a tertiary qualification in horti, B.Agric or similar;
- The candidate will lead a team of 4 managers.
The candidate will be expected to multi-task across a range of essential functions, including:
- Technical apple & pear production knowledge;
- Financial acumen, budgeting, reporting;
- Strategic planning;
- Strong leadership skills;
- Strong communication skills.
We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes rent-free housing, company vehicle, pension and medical aid benefits and a profit-bonus scheme.
About us:
Oak Valley is a diversified farming enterprise situated in the Elgin/Grabouw valley some 70km from Cape Town. We are looking for a General Manager of Fruit Production to manage our 360ha apple and pear division.
Please send us your CV via email until closing date 22 August 2016. Only shortlist candidates will be contacted.