9 Harvest Intern jobs in South Africa

Lab Assistant - Harvest

Cape Town, Western Cape The HEINEKEN Company

Posted 16 days ago

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Location: Cape Town - Durbanville Hills

Function: Commerce

Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Sponsorship

Type of Contract: Temporary

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Closing Date: 03/10/2025

Purpose Of The Role

Support the winemaking team during the busy harvest season. This seasonal role is ideal for an entry- to mid-level candidate interested in gaining hands-on experience in wine production and laboratory analysis. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring grape quality, conducting routine lab tests, and supporting the production team to ensure high-quality wine outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with sampling grapes and must for laboratory analysis.
  • Perform routine chemical and microbiological tests under supervision (e.g., Brix, acidity, pH, temperature).
  • Record and maintain accurate lab data and production logs.
  • Support the lab team in monitoring fermentation and other production processes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab equipment and workspaces.
  • Assist with quality control checks during harvest.
  • Follow safety and hygiene protocols at all times
Education & Experience
  • Matric or Certificate/Diploma in Viticulture, Enology, Food Science or related field.
  • Knowledge of wine production or laboratory work is an advantage.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
  • Good physical stamina, as some manual tasks may be required.
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Own reliable transport

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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Technical Manager - Post Harvest (Pome)

Grabouw, Western Cape University of Fort Hare

Posted 2 days ago

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An established concern located in the EGVV region, involved in the packing of deciduous fruit for local and international markets, is seeking to employ a Technical Manager - Post Harvest (Pome Fruit) to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for all post-harvest aspects of the product (apples and pears), impacting the commercial value of fruit through the value chain.

  • Manage post-harvest systems and protocols to assure quality and marketability of packed product for customers
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build and implement technical fruit quality and compliance systems
  • Align systems to ensure product quality and compliance according to different customer specifications
  • Manage and interpret data on all technical aspects of fruit throughout the system to enable allocation of fruit into ideal protocols and regimes
  • Assess, develop and adapt these protocols and regimes of post-harvest fruit handling to protect commercial value of fruit throughout the season by maximizing packout and reducing waste
  • Implement systems that maximise the quality of packed fresh fruit while reducing quality defects and claims in the market
  • Ensure effective, regular communication regarding product requirements, availability, quality and other product information and seasonal trends with all stakeholders and departments
  • Assist growers to manage harvest for optimal quality
  • Assist with building variety optimisation strategies
  • Assist with the implementation of the fruit variety seasonal plan
  • Ensure market entry through compliance with relevant food safety and quality standards, as well as special market registrations
  • Liaise with technical consultants when necessary to obtain specialist information for decision-making, analysis of claims to determine fault and respond accordingly, and provide regular feedback
  • Daily management of Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams and employees, monitoring of fruit samples and reporting on deviations from samples taken
Minimum Requirements
  • A BSc degree in Horticulture / Food Science (Post-Harvest) or similar tertiary qualification
  • Relevant training and experience in food safety and compliance systems
  • At least 5-8 years of experience within the fruit & packhouse industry
  • Intermediate MS Office skills with advanced Excel
  • Data Analytics
  • Relevant training and experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems
  • Good data analytics, problem solving and reporting skills
  • Strong understanding of all fruit specifications within various client/customer markets
  • Ability to influence, delegate, apply good judgment and make sound decisions; risk-taking
  • Resourceful and innovative in approach
  • Strong attention to detail

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Technical Sales Representative for Post-Harvest

Dante Personnel

Posted 2 days ago

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Minimum requirements:
  • Minimum Qualification: Agriculture or BSc.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the Agricultual industry
  • Must have a vehicle and drivers license as extensive traveling will be required
  • Experience on MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel
  • Technical Sales experience in the Agricultural sector or post-harvest solutions are needed
  • You will be promoting and marketing agricultural post-harvest concepts and products, identify client needs, and provide innovative solutions. Building strong client relationships and supporting farmers to achieve better agricultural outcomes is key

Consultant: Danika Steyn - Dante Personnel Cape Town
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Technical Sales Representative for Post-Harvest

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Minimum requirements: Minimum Qualification: Agriculture or BSc. Minimum 3 years' experience in the Agricultual industry Must have a vehicle and drivers license as extensive traveling will be required Experience on MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel Technical Sales experience in the Agricultural sector or post-harvest solutions are needed You will be promoting and marketing agricultural post-harvest concepts and products, identify client needs, and provide innovative solutions. Building strong client relationships and supporting farmers to achieve better agricultural outcomes is key Consultant: Danika Steyn - Dante Personnel Cape Town
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TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – POST HARVEST PACKHOUSE

Farm Manager SA

Posted 13 days ago

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Agricultural Diploma/ degree or qualification in Food Science/ and or Nutrition related field.
  • At least 4 years experience in customer service / sales
  • Background in agricultural operations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
  • Computer literate
  • Self-motivated with a very positive attitude.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Excellent planning skills.
  • Valid drivers license


ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – POST HARVEST PACKHOUSE

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Agricultural Diploma/ degree or qualification in Food Science/ and or Nutrition related field. At least 4 years experience in customer service / sales Background in agricultural operations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues Computer literate Self-motivated with a very positive attitude. Able to work independently. Excellent planning skills. Valid drivers license ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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technical sales manager – post harvest packhouse – fm2295

R90000 - R120000 Y Farm Manager SA

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Western Cape – Western Cape: If you are dynamic, sales driven with a passion for agriculture, then this position could be for you.

The successful candidate can reside in the Wellington, Paarl or Robinson area of the Western Cape.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Agricultural Diploma/ degree or qualification in Food Science/ and or Nutrition related field.
  • At least 4 years' experience in customer service / sales
  • Background in agricultural operations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
  • Computer literate
  • Self-motivated with a very positive attitude.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Excellent planning skills.
  • Valid driver's license
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Permanent Part Time - Sales Assistant - Old Khaki - Harvest Place

Gauteng, Gauteng Cape Union Mart International Ltd

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permanent
Duties and Responsibilities: Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques. Adhere to stock loss controls in store. Ensure individual targets are met consistently. Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover. Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales. Create an inspiring environment. Behavioural Requirements: Honesty in dealing with cash and finances. Building & maintaining relationships Innovation & change management Thinking adaptability Taking ownership Minimum Requirement. 6 months of retail experience Matric or Equivalent Clear Criminal record Microsoft Computer Proficiency Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
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Junior Post Harvest Technician (Trials / Research / Product Quality / Blueberries)

7624 Paarl, Western Cape United Exports

Posted 579 days ago

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Permanent
The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Research and Development team by conducting trials and research that focuses on fruit quality, grower and sales performance with a specific focus on post-harvest development. Key Performance Outputs Trials and Research Manage trials specific to post-harvest quality focus.Develop and follow trial protocols.Ensure accurate data collection for all trials, associated research or projects. Conduct quality evaluations for all trials and projects.Present trials to growers and wider business.Attend meetings, symposiums and conferences as required.Investigate and research different avenues on previous trials. Product Quality Post-season analysis of quality issues working with direct team members and additional teams to find key reasons for success and failure amongst the grower base. Develop plans and avenues of investigation into product quality improvement accuracy.Assisting the product quality team with ad-hoc project implementation.Requirements Education/Experience Post Graduate diploma/degree in Agriculture (Quality/ Disease management/ Horticulture/ Plant Pathology).Minimum 2 years of work experience in the fruit industry.Experience in research and development environment, working with large data sets, analyzing and interpreting.Horticultural practices and a technical understanding of fruit production functions, specifically blueberries.Understanding of post-harvest fruit quality processes. Functional/Technical Essential - Valid driver's license.Excellent planning and organisational skills.Strong people-management, relationship building and interpersonal relations skills.Strong computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Ability to function independently.Ability to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressureStrong numerical and statistical interpretation skillsProactive thinking, ability to think outside the boxAbility to work with people at various levels, from farm labour to board members and investorsOpen mindedness and the ability to embrace quality improvement practices
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