3 Agriculture jobs in Stellenbosch
Technical Manager – Agriculture
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We have a position available in the fruit industry for a young, energetic and talented Technical Manager.
Where: Stellenbosch (Fresh Produce) | Stellenbosch
An internationally respected fresh produce company, known for excellence in quality, innovation, and service is looking for a Technical Manager. If you’re passionate about fruit production and want to make an impact across global and local markets—this is your calling.
The Role & ResponsibilitiesAs our Technical Manager , you’ll be at the heart of shaping fruit quality, compliance, and sustainability across the entire value chain:
- Provide expert guidance to producers on Soil, Plant Health, Pest Control , and Agri-Tech innovations
- Drive technical administration across key categories:
- PPP Lists / MRL Monitoring
- Audits & Compliance: GlobalGAP, SIZA, IFS
- New cultivar development & field monitoring
- Work closely with packhouses, producers, and international clients
- Support key product categories: Table Grapes, Pomegranates, Stone Fruit, Citrus
- Align with internal teams: Logistics, Marketing, Finance
- Champion sustainable and productive agricultural practices
- Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Soil Science , or related field
- 5+ years of experience in technical agriculture or produce export
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans (writing, reading, and speaking)
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel frequently , including internationally
- Energetic, detail-oriented, and solution-driven personality
- Competitive, industry-related salary package
- Company vehicle for operational duties
- Opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and progressive farms
- Vision: To be recognised as a world-class Fresh Produce Services company.
- Motto: “Your Fruit is Our Business”
Please forward your cv to admin @ zeminwe.co.za
#J-18808-LjbffrAgriculture Systems Intern
Posted 5 days ago
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Calling all future tech innovators!
Our client is reshaping the agriculture software space — building a platform that helps producers, exporters, and logistics providers work smarter and faster.
We’re looking for interns who are passionate about information systems, software development, and how technology solves real-world problems . If you also have an interest in agriculture and logistics, that’s the perfect blend!
What You’ll Do:
Support the rollout of a cutting-edge agriculture software solution.
Get hands-on experience in how systems transform logistics, finance, and operations.
Work on projects that make a tangible impact for industry clients.
What You Bring:
Studies or background in information systems, computer science, IT, or development .
Curiosity about technology in action, with an eagerness to learn.
Interest in agriculture or logistics will be a strong advantage.
Why Join?
Gain real-world systems experience with a leading platform.
Work alongside a dynamic, innovative team in Cape Town (in-person only).
Kickstart your career in tech for industry innovation .
If you’re passionate about building a career in information systems and development — and curious about how tech is transforming industries like agriculture — apply now to join our client’s Cape Town team!
Technical Quality Manager (Agriculture)
Posted 25 days ago
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Technical Quality Manager (Agriculture) required in Bellville.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality assurance systems across all produce lines;
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, certifications (e.g., Global G.A.P., BRC, HACCP), and customer specific standards;
- Oversee and manage all product inspections, customer-specific standards, cold chain integrity, packaging standards including labelling, and post-harvest handling protocols;
- Ensure Packhouses have the correct packaging and labels;
- Lead customer audits and visits, managing non-conformances and corrective actions proactively;
- Oversee customer audits requirements and renewal of specifications and MRL Levels/Legislation;
- Monitor the timing of supplier residue analysis and analyse results to fall within requirement of target market weekly;
- Weekly analysis of customer quality data and compilation of grower annual review report;
- Full quality data management on customer reports:
- Analysis and evaluation
- Distribution and good record keeping of information
- Follow-up communication
- Assistance with claim evaluations and quantification
- Temperature download analysis
- Continuous populating of weekly arrival reports for communication to growers
- Analyse all relevant data such as:
- Farms (quantity and quality)
- Varieties
- The cold chain
- Packaging
- Transit time
- Arrival quality
- Pullout quantities
- Packing and resorting quantities;
- Quality and management (controlables) related claims.
- Collection of historical data from producer;
- Ensure alignment of marketing plans, preparation, and farm quality with standards, covering:
- Pruning practices
- Canopy management
- Harvest control
- Color treatment
- Harvest preparation & process
- Post-harvest treatment
- Identify and explore new opportunities, varieties, and trials
- Conduct research and recommend new block/variety establishment
- Assess farm blocks to identify challenges and opportunities
- Classify blocks based on quality—identifying those with issues for specific markets and those with premium potential for high-value markets.
- Packaging Management
- People Management
- Customer & Supplier Interface
- Strategic & Operational Responsibilities
- Internal Audits
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Agriculture (Degree or Diploma)
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in fruit industry and farming
- Fresh product knowledge (Included but not limited: Table grape, citrus, blueberry , tomatoes, peppers and onion)
- Understanding the dynamics and interaction of fruit production, packaging, supply chain and marketing
- Knowledge of Paltrack, Dipar or QX system will be advantageous.
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