Admin Support Manager

About the role

Our client, a leading citrus producer in the Citrusdal Valley, is seeking an experienced Admin Support Manager to oversee the administration of a Production Business Unit. Reporting to the Unit Manager, you will coordinate HR, finance, compliance and operational support to ensure smooth production activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely information and support to the production unit manager and farm managers for effective decision‑making.
• Act as the primary liaison between head office functions (HR, Finance, etc.) and the operational production unit.
• Lead a small team of admin staff to meet the unit’s administrative needs.
• Capture and report data on crop‑production activities such as irrigation and crop applications.
• Meet weekly and monthly operational deadlines that impact the unit’s financial performance.
• Manage inventory of key inputs (diesel, chemicals, fertilizers, etc.).
• Oversee creditor processes, track expenditure against budget, and report financial variances.
• Log and report infrastructure, fleet, and housing maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate weekly time‑and‑attendance records and ensure smooth employee onboarding.
• Administer health & safety systems, support audits, and coordinate worker‑training and community activities.

Required profile

• Matric qualification with a relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar administrative support role.
• Proven experience working with payroll and financial systems, with strong data‑capture and processing abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capabilities.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an agriculture background.

Required skills

• Payroll systems
• Financial systems