General Manager – Exports

About the role

Take ownership of a fresh‑produce export business unit, leading operations from packhouse handover through to client delivery. This senior leadership role provides broad operational responsibility across supply, logistics, allocation, grower relationships and team performance, with family housing available in Citrusdal.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the export management and operations team and drive accountable execution.
• Oversee supply‑demand planning, logistics, export documentation and programme delivery.
• Manage day‑to‑day delivery from packhouse handover through to the client.
• Optimise product allocation across export operations.
• Build and maintain strong grower‑partner and cross‑functional relationships.
• Manage operational, commercial and supply‑chain risk.
• Drive improvements to processes and systems.
• Lead budgeting and cost control for the export business unit.
• Manage KPI and risk reporting.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary degree in business/management, supply chain or a related field (Industrial Engineering advantageous).
• Project management qualification advantageous.
• 3+ years GM or equivalent full operational‑management experience.
• Experience in fresh produce, export, supply‑chain or closely related operational leadership.
• Proven multidisciplinary team leadership experience.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.

What we offer

• Housing
• Pension Fund
• Group Risk
• Medical Aid
• Travel Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus