Packline Manager: Pre-sorter

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Betko Fresh Produce, established in 1988, is a family-operated business specialising in the export of premium apples and pears to over 40 countries. Rooted in Villiersdorp, South Africa, Betko has grown from a local fruit trader into a respected international supplier and is looking for an experienced Pre-Sorter to join the team.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient fruit sorting using the Intelligent Quality Sorting (IQS) and Infrared Analysis (IFA) systems. This role assigns quality values to fruit based on internal and external characteristics, ensuring correct allocation to bins.

Responsibilities:

• Set up sorting programmes in order to ensure that bins meet specifications and quality standards are maintained
• Conduct random sampling
• Ensure that daily tipping targets are met
• Resolve any operational issues
• Manage and schedule maintenance of machinery
• Manage and optimise packing line speed
• Personnel management (attendance, schedules, overtime, disciplinary matters, etc.)
• Budget management
• Collect, summarise and report daily production data accurately

Requirements:

• Matric
• A relevant tertiary management qualification will strengthen the application.
• 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or assistant management role in the fruit industry
• Experience in fruit classification (e.g. grading, colour classification, sizing, and quality standards)
• Mechanical and electrical insight
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Routine-driven
• Punctual, reliable, and disciplined
• Innovative thinker with a proactive mindset