Are you passionate about fruit production and ready to take the next step in your farming career Join a dynamic blueberry farming operation and play a key role in supporting high-quality sustainable production.
We are looking for a hands-on results-driven Production Assistant to support our Production Manager and help drive daily operational excellence across the farm.
The Production Assistant supports the Production Manager in the day-to-day management of production activities on the blueberry farm. This includes planning organising and supervising operational activities across various sections while ensuring productivity quality compliance and effective people management.
Key Performance Outputs
Production & Operations
Assist with planning and coordinating daily farm activities including planting fertigation pruning pest and disease management harvesting and general orchard maintenance.
Coordinate and support section supervisors and workers to ensure targets are met.
Inspect production areas and monitor crop development against block and seasonal targets.
Identify operational risks early and assist in implementing mitigation measures.
Administration & Reporting
Capture and report daily production activities and outputs.
Maintain accurate production labour and activity records.
Sign off daily time sheets and assist with absenteeism management.
People & Human Resources Support
Assist with the induction and integration of new employees.
Support supervisors in managing teams effectively.
Monitor adherence to health safety and labour regulations.
Quality Compliance & Standards
Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (e.g. SIZA Global G.A.P).
Support quality assurance requirements in line with company and crop standards.
Ensure adherence to company policies procedures and best agricultural practices
Requirements
Education & Experience
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 (essential)
Certificates in farming-related activities such as irrigation scouting or plant production (advantageous)
Minimum of 2 years relevant farm production experience
Practical experience across crop production activities from land development through to harvesting and farm maintenance
Technical & Functional
Sound knowledge of horticultural and fruit production practices
Understanding of good agricultural practices and crop production systems
Computer literacy (MS Word Excel PowerPoint)
Basic knowledge of HR legislation relevant to farm operations
Leadership & Behavioural
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good planning organising and time-management skills
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented and results-driven
Why join us
Be part of a growing professional blueberry operation
Gain exposure to modern production systems and industry standards
Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment
Opportunity to grow your career in commercial agriculture
HOW TO APPLY (INTERNAL ONLY)
Applications will only be considered if submitted through the proper internal application channel. The closing date for internal applications is Friday 24th April 2026.
Required Skills:
Horticultural Practices Technical understanding of fruit production functions Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint). Good agricultural practices and crop production. Basic human resources legislation especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g. absenteeism leave health and safety working hours). Leadership/Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills. Strong leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong people-management skills relationship building and interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Detail and results orientated.
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification: Senior certificate/grade 12;Certificates in all other farming activities e.g. irrigation scouting plant production.
Are you passionate about fruit production and ready to take the next step in your farming career Join a dynamic blueberry farming operation and play a key role in supporting high-quality sustainable production.We are looking for a hands-on results-driven Production Assistant to support our Productio...
Are you passionate about fruit production and ready to take the next step in your farming career Join a dynamic blueberry farming operation and play a key role in supporting high-quality sustainable production.
We are looking for a hands-on results-driven Production Assistant to support our Production Manager and help drive daily operational excellence across the farm.
The Production Assistant supports the Production Manager in the day-to-day management of production activities on the blueberry farm. This includes planning organising and supervising operational activities across various sections while ensuring productivity quality compliance and effective people management.
Key Performance Outputs
Production & Operations
Assist with planning and coordinating daily farm activities including planting fertigation pruning pest and disease management harvesting and general orchard maintenance.
Coordinate and support section supervisors and workers to ensure targets are met.
Inspect production areas and monitor crop development against block and seasonal targets.
Identify operational risks early and assist in implementing mitigation measures.
Administration & Reporting
Capture and report daily production activities and outputs.
Maintain accurate production labour and activity records.
Sign off daily time sheets and assist with absenteeism management.
People & Human Resources Support
Assist with the induction and integration of new employees.
Support supervisors in managing teams effectively.
Monitor adherence to health safety and labour regulations.
Quality Compliance & Standards
Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (e.g. SIZA Global G.A.P).
Support quality assurance requirements in line with company and crop standards.
Ensure adherence to company policies procedures and best agricultural practices
Requirements
Education & Experience
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 (essential)
Certificates in farming-related activities such as irrigation scouting or plant production (advantageous)
Minimum of 2 years relevant farm production experience
Practical experience across crop production activities from land development through to harvesting and farm maintenance
Technical & Functional
Sound knowledge of horticultural and fruit production practices
Understanding of good agricultural practices and crop production systems
Computer literacy (MS Word Excel PowerPoint)
Basic knowledge of HR legislation relevant to farm operations
Leadership & Behavioural
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good planning organising and time-management skills
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented and results-driven
Why join us
Be part of a growing professional blueberry operation
Gain exposure to modern production systems and industry standards
Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment
Opportunity to grow your career in commercial agriculture
HOW TO APPLY (INTERNAL ONLY)
Applications will only be considered if submitted through the proper internal application channel. The closing date for internal applications is Friday 24th April 2026.
Required Skills:
Horticultural Practices Technical understanding of fruit production functions Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint). Good agricultural practices and crop production. Basic human resources legislation especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g. absenteeism leave health and safety working hours). Leadership/Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Good planning and organisational skills. Strong leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong people-management skills relationship building and interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Detail and results orientated.
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification: Senior certificate/grade 12;Certificates in all other farming activities e.g. irrigation scouting plant production.
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