Production Assistant Hex Berries
Job Location:
Worcester - South Africa
Salary:
Experience Required:
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Job Summary
- Coordinate activities including planting pruning fertigation harvesting and pest/disease control
- Monitor crop maturity and production targets
- Assist in planning and executing production schedules
- Support supervisors overseeing various farm sections
- Assist with staff coordination and performance tracking
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and work procedures
- Maintain accurate production and operational records
- Report on daily outputs and productivity
- Manage timekeeping and absenteeism documentation
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. Global G.A.P SIZA)
- Maintain quality standards aligned to company guidelines
- Support implementation of best agricultural practice
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Additional agricultural certifications (e.g. irrigation scouting plant production) will be advantageous
- Minimum 2 years relevant farm production experience
- Practical knowledge of crop production processes (from land preparation to harvesting and maintenance)
- Solid understanding of horticulture and fruit production
- Knowledge of good agricultural practices
- Computer literacy (MS Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Basic understanding of labour legislation health & safety and farm operations
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good planning organisation and coordination skills
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented and results-driven
- Be part of a forward-thinking agricultural operation
- Gain exposure to modern farming techniques and standards
- Work in a collaborative and growth-focused environment
- Opportunity to develop your leadership and operational expertise
Required Skills:
Functional/Technical 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 : 2 years relevant farm production production activities from land development to harvesting and farm maintenance.
