In Field - Quality & Compliance Manager, Paarl

Job Description

• Train Quality Supervisors and harvesting teams on product specifications and quality standards
  
• Monitor and ensure correct fruit maturity and quality at harvest
  
• Conduct in-field inspections and provide daily feedback to relevant stakeholders
  
• Support Farm Managers with picking plans using real-time quality insights
  
• Identify and escalate premium quality opportunities (e.g. Flavourburst / Top Tier fruit)
  

• Hygiene standards
  
• Cold chain management
  
• Traceability processes
  
• Foreign body risk management
  
• Report risks impacting product quality and safety
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  

• Ensure field-packed product meets company and customer specifications
  
• Support orchard selection for optimal field packing
  
• Maintain strict hygiene and cold chain practices
  
• Manage QC processes and implement corrective actions
  
• Sign off final pallets for export
  

• Assist with post- harvest trials and innovations
  
• Schedule and manage farm visits and in-field QC checks
  
• Compile and distribute field reports
  
• Collect MRL samples in line with protocols
  
• Build strong customer and market knowledge to support commercial decisions
  

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
  
• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferred)
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience
  
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally
  

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
• Knowledge of the fruit/agriculture sector
  
• Understanding of soft fruit (berries) advantageous
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Excellent planning and organisational ability
  
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset
  
• Able to work independently and under pressure
  
• High level of professionalism, tact and discretion
  
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  

• Be part of a growing, export-focused agricultural business
  
• Work closely with industry experts and top growers
  
• Contribute to delivering world-class fruit to global markets
  
• Gain exposure to technical innovation and quality excellence
  

Requirements
Functional/Technical • Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Technical knowledge of the fruit industry • Product knowledge – soft fruit category Leadership/Behavioural • Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. • Excellent planning, organisational skills. • Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. • Detail and results orientated. • Ability to act with tact and discretion. • Ability to function independently. • Ability to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure • Flexible and ability to travel domestically – valid drivers license