Coastal Grower Liaison Officer

Location: Westfalia Fruit Marketing, KwaZulu Natal (Howick - Everdon).

Working closely with the commercial team to source avocado supply from growers in South Africa's coastal regions, provide accurate data to support marketing programmes, enhance communication, foster collaboration, and strengthen long-term relationships.

• Collect and compile seasonal harvest estimates from growers to support accurate production planning.
• Coordinate supply from external growers and assist in developing effective picking and harvesting strategies.
• Oversee the collection and submission of maturity samples, and coordinate harvesting schedules based on maturity analysis results.
• Conduct regular visits to growers and packhouses to ensure compliance with required packing and quality standards.
• Receive quality-related feedback from packhouses or markets and communicate relevant information to growers in a timely manner.
• Maintain a basic understanding of agricultural practices related to fresh produce to effectively support growers and operations.

• Matric certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Commerce or Agriculture
• Valid driver's license

• 3 - 5 years field experience in the horticultural industry.
• 3 - 5 years of commercial sales of avocados.
• Horticultural / Agricultural knowledge of avocados.
• Advanced knowledge on the fresh food chain.
• Advanced knowledge on the economics of avocado production and marketing.
• Understanding and appreciation of food safety and accreditation requirements.
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficient.

• Excellent Organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Approaches tasks with a customer-first attitude.

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package comprising a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.