Production Assistant

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• Assist with the induction and integration of new employees.
  
• Support supervisors in managing teams effectively.
  
• Monitor adherence to health safety and labour regulations.
  

• 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

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• Applications will only be considered if submitted through the proper internal application channel. The closing date for internal applications is Friday 24th April 2026.