Production And Quality Manager

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Packhouse Manager | Fruit Packing & CA Storage

32 Degrees South Fruit (Pty) Ltd, an established packhouse in the Koue Bokkeveld, is seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager to take responsibility for the effective management of the entire packhouse and CA storage facility.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: *Managing the daily packing, sorting, handling and dispatch of fruit in accordance with production, quality and market requirements *Managing refrigeration, cold rooms and CA storage to ensure an optimal cold chain and product quality *Controlling fruit, packaging material and packhouse supplies inventory, including accurate stock records and product rotation *Leading and managing packhouse and warehouse staff, including workforce planning, productivity, training and discipline *Ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, hygiene and safety standards (BRCGS & HACCP) *Monitoring productivity, losses, costs and operational efficiency, and reporting to the Board of Directors.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant management experience in a fruit packhouse, CA storage facility or similar environment;

• Strong people, inventory and operational management skills, with knowledge of all applicable legislation;

• Knowledge of optical sorting;

• Knowledge of fruit handling, packing and cold-chain management (including CA storage);

• Ability to work under pressure and manage longer/irregular working hours during the season.

Commencement date: As soon as possible.

To apply, e-mail your updated CV with contactable references directly to Sign in to view email before 09:00 on 30 Sept 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.