Production Assistant

Vaalwater, South Africa | Posted on 25 / 02 /

We are looking for a Production Assistant to join the team at Waterberg Berries.

The production assistantis responsible for assisting the production manager in managing a team ofsupervisors (each supervising a section) who perform a variety of duties.

Therole entails daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration ofactivities including planting, harvesting, pruning, fertigation, pest / diseasemanagement and managing staff.

Key Performance Outputs Assist in coordinating and supervising daily farm activities, including planting, fertigation, chemical application, and harvesting

Monitor crop growth and report on production targets

Maintain accurate records and documentation of farming activities

Support in managing and mentoring supervisors and field staff

Ensure compliance with industry standards and farm safety regulations (SIZA, Global G.A.P.

Assist with employee onboarding, induction, and adherence to policies

Identify and mitigate operational risks in the orchards

Monitor and enforce quality assurance standards in alignment with company guidelines

RequirementsQualification / Experience Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Certificates in farming activities (e.g., irrigation, scouting, plant production) preferred

2+ years of farm production experience

Functional / TechnicalKnowledge of crop production and farm maintenance

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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