Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist

Our client, a well-known Fruit Packhouse in the Breede Rivier Valley, is seeking to recruit a competent, committed, self-motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our team in the abovementioned position.

This role is responsible for the effective operation of fruit sorting/grading machines to ensure maximum throughput and minimum downtime while adhering to all relevant quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Efficient operating of fruit & citrus sorting machines.
  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process lines & flows.
  • Calibration and monitoring of sizer scales and cameras.
  • Ensure that quality and safety standards are always met.
  • Communicate control breakdowns and changeovers (lot-end) to limit downtime.
  • Extract and submit sizer reports after every changeover (lot-end) to relevant stakeholders.
  • Preventative Maintenance Plan in cooperation with Maintenance department.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Engineering subjects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electronic food/fruit sorting machinery and tools including its design, uses, repair and maintenance.
  • Diploma in Industrial/Systems Engineering or similar qualification will be advantageous.
  • Previous experience in a similar environment (Fruit Packhouse) will be advantageous.
  • Experience on MAF RODA/Tomra machines will be advantageous.

Competencies and Skills:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
  • Good comprehension of numerical data.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
  • Excellent time management.
  • Persistence.
  • Proactive.
  • Detail orientated.
  • Adaptable.
  • Problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.

If you are interested, please forward your updated CV, copy of ID and copy of your highest education certificate to ina@tsm.co.za. Please put the name of the position in the subject line

Closing date: 26 May 2026

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