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Logistics Manager – Agriculture – Gauteng
Posted January 2026
Employer: Our client is a supplier of agricultural products.
Job description: Our client has an opportunity for an experienced applicant to join their team in the capacity of a Logistics Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:
• Lead and manage customer care functions to provide industry leading levels of performance and service toward customers.
• Inventory management – responsible and accountable for stock under their control – eg mitigating and pro-active measures like security, cycle counts and other related good inventory practices.
• Oversee all routine logistics activities nationwide.
• Negotiating transport rates and arrangements nationwide
• Actively assist with executing stock-takes and reconciliations, including pro-active management of consignment stock
• Legal compliance including but not limited to Dangerous goods storage and transport regulations
• Lead and drive logistics strategy and planning
• Identify and track key KPIs to drive performance and meet any group requirements
• Other related duties
Qualifications:
• Matriculation
• Degree in agriculture or logistics
Skills:
• Minimum 10 years in an operational logistics management role in South African agriculture
• Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with suppliers
• Proven strong leadership and management capability
• ERP system operational experience
• Ability to prioritise responsibility under pressure
Salary/Package: R800k -R900k
Benefits
• Provident fund
• Hospital insurance
Email: [email protected]
AVO SPECIALIST/ PLANT MANAGER – Limpopo
Posted January 2026
Employer: An avo packer and exporter.
Job description: Our client is looking for an avo specialist who will be fully responsible for the arrival, processing and export of fresh fruit – mainly avo. You will be responsible for:
• Financial management
• Operations and the smooth running of the operation
• Supply chain management
• Quality control
Qualifications: Must have a POST-GRADUATE degree either in technical or in commerce.
Skills: Management of multiple teams and prior experience in dealing with a 360 fruit packing operation.
Salary/Package: R1 000 000
Email: [email protected]
TECHNICAL SALES REP – FOOD INGREDIENTS – Gauteng
Posted January 2026
Employer: Our client is a specialised food ingredient supplier into the food manufacturing industry.
Job description: They currently supply flavours and other ingredients but are looking at extending the product range into enzyme products and other speciality ingredient areas. We are looking for a dynamic, stable technical sales rep with a diploma in food technology or equivalent to expand and maintain the business.
We looking for at least four years technical sales experience. Must have some technical sales background and a technical knowledge of ingredients and some food processing technologies. Travel is an integral part of the position – mainly local in Gauteng but there will be national and international travel occasionally.
Qualifications: Minimally a diploma in food technology or equivalent or higher tertiary qualification.
Skills: Positive, disciplined and self-motivated candidate who is comfortable working as part of a team.
Salary/Package: R480 000 including a car allowance
Email: [email protected]
CITRUS PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – Limpopo
Posted January 2026
Employer: A fruit packer and exporter.
Job description: Our client is looking for an outgoing Afrikaans-speaking citrus specialist to work closely with farmers in procuring fruit – mainly citrus. Must have own reliable car and be willing to travel. And MUST live in Limpopo/ Northern Mpumalanga – you will be servicing the Hoedspruit/ Tzaneen area and further north.
Some key responsibilities of the position:
• Procurement of citrus products
• Maintain stringent export requirements of fruit for export
• Technical advisory service to farmers
• Ensure operations and logistic requirements are adhered to and product supplied to meet demand
• Ensure ongoing supply of fruit to the packhouse
• Working knowledge of GlobalGap and HACCP and get these implemented and maintained at grower level.
Qualifications: Must have a relevant tertiary qualification – either in Agric or Business.
Skills: Afrikaans-speaking, fit person as there is a lot of travel. Very fast-paced business.
Salary/Package: R800k
Email: [email protected]
Technical Sales Manager – Agrochemicals – Gauteng
• Ref #16970-TMO – Posted January 2026
Employer: South African manufacturer of diverse agricultural products.
Job description: An opportunity for an experienced individual to join this team as an Area Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following
- Liaise with business development and procurement staff.
- Negotiate deals and pricing.
- Conduct costings of finished products and shipping scenarios.
- Provide technical advice to client and their users (farmers in various regions).
- Manage sales forecast within company systems, including MRP system
- Contribute towards the design/development/formulation of products.
- Collaborate with in-house crop and product experts.
Qualifications:
- Matriculation
- Degree/diploma in Agriculture
- BASOS or Croplife Certificate
Skills:
- Five years’ experience in the same role.
- Knowledge and understanding of agrochemicals
Salary/Package: R800k-900k
Benefits: Provident fund
Email: [email protected]
SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER – PAARL
• Ref #16851-LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: Food manufacturer
Job description: A large food manufacturer seeks a senior Process Engineer to lead engineering projects and implement technical excellence across the various operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering design and development projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards.
- Manage projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes.
- Drive process optimization using Lean, Six Sigma, and innovative engineering methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, ISO, GMP, BRC, and other relevant standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare technical reports, maintain documentation and present findings to management.
- Other highly quantified KPAs to be measured by
Qualifications:
- BSc in Engineering – all disciplines considered
- Masters in Engineering, Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Certification
Skills:
- Experience with Xperdyte
- Able to work with CAD and data-driven manufacturing tools
Salary/Package: R650k
Benefits: Incentive bonus – dependent on individual and company performance.
Email: [email protected]
SENIOR NPD TECHNOLOGIST – Western Cape
• Ref #415722LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: A value-added fruit manufacturer
Job description: A food technologist with 8-10 years experience in product development. With a high rate of innovation, the client is looking for someone who can step into the role. Will be involved in regulatory requirements for both local and international clients. Must have a good knowledge of the development life cycle, have packaging experience, shelf-life optimisation and regulatory . Must speak both English and Afrikaans. A lovely opportunity.
Qualifications: At least a diploma in food technology or equivalent.
Skills: Attention to detail and knowledge of regulatory requirements locally.
Salary / Package: R35k pm
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST – Gauteng
• Ref #415725LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: A food manufacturer.
Job description: A well-established business is looking for a Product Development Technologist with six years’ experience in NPD or R&D to do development on existing products as well as NPD on new products and new ranges. Ideally, with experience in development of sweet products, fruits and cereals. It is a position with one-to-one person in the role, so looking for a self-motivated candidate.
Qualifications: Must have a tertiary qualification in food technology or equivalent.
Skills: Self-motivated, knowledgeable on South African food law and regulations.
Salary / Package: R20K pm
Email: [email protected]
SENIOR MICROBIOLOGIST WITH QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Posted: January 2026
Employer: A laboratory
Job description: My client is looking for a senior microbiologist with 6 years’ experience who has moved into managing the quality of output and internal processes of a lab. MUST HAVE extensive use of ISO 17025, have done internal audits and corrected non-conformances and dealt with customers. You will conduct trend analyses and also be responsible for full documentation compliance in a number of areas. You will be overall responsible for quality systems implementation and functioning in the lab.
Qualifications: BSc in Microbiology or similar qualifications and the Lab Quality Systems experience – SANAS lab systems course is a distinct advantage.
Skills: Attention to detail. MS Office proficient
Salary / Package: R35k CTC
Email: [email protected]
FLAVOURISTS – SAVOURY & SWEET
• Ref #10059LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: Flavour houses & food ingredient companies nationally.
Job description: A number of clients in the flavour & food ingredients industries are looking for experienced flavourists who have worked with both savoury and sweet products – and in both powder and liquid formats.
Ultimate purpose of these roles is to provide top-class technical support to clients, and develop new flavours using an understanding of chemistry/ biochemistry. These are NOT flavour applications positions.
Qualifications: Tertiary chemistry or food science degree. Must have eight years’ experience in flavour development.
Skills: Attention to detail. Must be pro-active and self-motivated.
Salary / Package: R600K pa
Email: [email protected]
SENIOR R&D TECHNOLOGIST – BAKERY
• Ref #406589LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: A food manufacturer in Durban, KZN.
Job description: My client is looking for a senior R&D technologist with extensive bakery experience to work in his lab and develop both new products and do product maintenance of existing products. Must have at least six years development experience with baked goods, and have a understanding of bakery ingredients, including enzymes, improvers and more. In search of someone with experience in breads, including artisanal breads.
Candidate will also be customer-facing and so good personal presentation is a must.
Qualifications: At least a diploma in food technology or equivalent AND SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF BAKERY PRODUCTS.
Skills: Must have a passion for bakery products.
Salary / Package: R35K pm
Benefits: Pension
Email: [email protected]
FACTORY/ PLANT MANAGER – FOOD/FMCG
• Ref #405786LH – Posted January 2026
Employer: A food manufacturer on the East Rand, Gauteng.
Job description: My client is looking for an experienced production/ factory manager with at least six years experience in a similar role in the FOOD/ PACKAGING/ FMCG INDUSTRIES. To manage day-to-day operational aspects of their factory and ensure operational controls. Manage the correct execution of all production processes and ensure the quality of the product is maintained at all times from storage to packing. Monitor inefficiencies and propose areas for improvement, while operating the plant at its optimum capacity.
Qualifications: MUST HAVE A TERTIARY QUALIFICATION – Chem engineering, production, industrial engineering or equivalent.
Skills: Assertive leader, good project management and good report-writing.
Salary / Package: R700K pa
Benefits: Pension and medical aid
Email: [email protected]