Production Officer Hex Berries

Are you passionate about agricultural production compliance and operational excellence We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Officer to support our production operations and ensure best-in-class compliance record-keeping and crop management practices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of production compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Purpose of the Role
The Production Officer plays a vital role in supporting all aspects of farm production and compliance. The position ensures accurate data management adherence to quality and regulatory standards and seamless coordination across teams involved in crop management compliance water use equipment maintenance and (where applicable) cold-room operations and pollination activities.

Key Performance Outputs

Crop Management

• Assist with crop census activities block counts and summary reports
  
• Ensure monthly Agronomy Drip & Drain and SOP samples are collected and documented
  
• Manage crop protection summaries and spray records
  
• Print and maintain fertigation checklists and mixing programmes
  

Compliance & Quality Systems

• Maintain and update QMS documentation (quarterly and annual)
  
• Coordinate on-site records for Global GAP and SIZA compliance including:Client specifications & audit certificates Health & safety risk assessments Internal audits & HACCP plansMSDS for chemicals and fertilisers Ethical worker welfare and environmental records
  
• Support waste pollution housing and environmental compliance
  
• Facilitate risk assessments safety meetings and employee compliance queries
  

Water Equipment & Housing Maintenance

• Capture borehole water meter readings and update SIZA KPI records
  
• Ensure equipment maintenance templates and checklists are current
  
• Maintain accurate housing maintenance records job cards and census data
  

General Production Support

• Maintain accurate weather and rainfall records
  
• Manage PPE ordering stock levels and documentation
  
• Ensure signage and notice boards comply with required standards
  
• Support production and QC protocols during the season
  
• Assist the Production Manager with daily operational data management
  

Cold-Room Operations (If Applicable)

• Supervise fruit quality harvesting logistics and compliance
  
• Maintain accurate stock delivery and dispatch records
  
• Implement FIFO inventory control
  
• Oversee cold-room health safety maintenance and repairs
  
• Manage protective clothing laundry and raw stock monitoring on NetSuite
  

Pollination & Bee Management (If Applicable)

• Maintain flower count records
  
• Update bee stand maps and hive placement
  
• Track and document hive movements
  

Requirements

What You Bring:

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric) with a relevant Diploma or Degree in Business Administration Food Science Food Safety or a related field
  
• Minimum 3 years experience in agricultural production compliance or a similar regulated environment
  
• Strong computer literacy with proven ability to work in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint for data management and reporting
  
• Working knowledge of Global GAP and SIZA (social and environmental compliance) requirements
  
• Sound understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act
  
• Advantageous knowledge of fertigation crop protection pollination and agronomy sampling
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across teams
  
• Strong planning organisational and data management skills with a high level of attention to detail
  
• Ability to analyse reports maintain accurate records and ensure audit-ready compliance systems
  
• A results-driven detail-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and support team success
  

Why Join Us

• Be part of a professional and committed agricultural team
  
• Gain exposure to internationally recognised compliance systems
  
• Play a key role in improving systems processes and operational excellence
  
• Grow your career in a dynamic production environment
  

Required Skills:

Functional/Technical Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Working knowledge of SIZA (social and environmental) and Global Gap. Working knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of fertigation crop protection pollination and agronomy sampling will be an advantage. Leadership/Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Excellent planning organisational and data management skills. Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. Ability to analyse reports and maintain accurate record-keeping. Detail and results orientated.

Required Education:

Senior certificate / grade 12 / Business Administration Food Science or Food Safety diploma or degreeMinimum 3 years of work experience in agricultural productions or compliance.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1