General Manager - Exports (Citrusdal) Western Cape

Vine Recruitment is actively recruiting for a General Manager - Exports (Citrusdal) position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Agriculture / Agro / Allied • Location Preference: in Western Cape

The General Manager - Exports (Citrusdal) position is an important role within the Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

Your extensive experience in Agriculture / Agro / Allied qualifies you for leadership positions. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.

When applying for this General Manager - Exports (Citrusdal) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Agriculture / Agro / Allied field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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\"\"\" Vine Recruitment is currently seeking a seasoned General Manager: Exports to spearhead their export division in Citrusdal. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's export operations, supply chain, and logistics. The role entails:

1. **Operational Leadership & Execution**: Supervising the Export Management team, implementing the Export Management Operating System, and ensuring seamless execution of the export value chain. This includes overseeing supply-demand planning, logistics, export documentation, and programme delivery in alignment with the established marketing and export strategies. The candidate will also strive to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and optimize systems.
2. **Market Plan, Allocation & Risk Management**: The General Manager will be tasked with optimizing product distribution across various customers, markets, product specifications, supply constraints, and operational requirements within pre-defined strategic boundaries. They will ensure harmonious alignment between supply, customer demand, and operational capacity while identifying and managing key operational, commercial, and supply-chain risks.
3. **Financial Management**: The role involves leading the annual planning and budgeting for the export business unit, fostering cost control, financial discipline, and accountability. The candidate will be responsible for delivering concise, actionable reports on progress, emphasizing risks, and ensuring adherence to agreed marketing and export plans.

**Key Requirements**:

• Proven leadership experience within the fresh produce, exports, supply chain management, or related sectors.
• A relevant tertiary degree in Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and exhibit high emotional intelligence, especially in pressure situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, the capacity to build trust, engage constructively with all functions, and cultivate a culture of growth.
• Extensive experience in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with the fruit industry is advantageous, though not mandatory.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV, qualifications, references, salary expectation, and a professional photo to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] \"\"\"