The Role
The Production Officer supports agricultural production, ensures compliance with quality standards, manages data related to crop management, equipment, and safety, and assists in operational excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 plans,MSDS 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
Skills Required
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric)
- 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 in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Global GAP and SIZA compliance requirements
- Sound understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail
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The Company
What We Do
United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.
