Careers
Working at dutoit
Dutoit prides itself on its status as a preferred employer in South Africa. We are a well-established, well-known and dynamic company that has shown continuous growth over the years. We offer our employees a safe and secure working environment and job security, with various opportunities to grow in their personal capacity.
VERKOELINGSTEGNIKUS (CERES)
Die suksesvolle kandidaat sal aan die Verkoelingsbestuurder rapporteer en verantwoordelik wees vir:
- Instandhouding (meganies en elektries) van verkoelingstoerusting, in lyn met protokolle en wetlike vereistes
- Daaglikse monitering van temperature en gas regimes op gewone-, DCA en beheerde-
atmosfeer koelkamers - Deurlopende inspeksies (foutopsporing) en
instandhouding van veiligheidstelsels - Volledige diensrekordhouding op alle verkoelingstoerusting
- Opstel en bestuur van verkoelingsbegroting
Die ideale kandidaat beskik oor:
- Minstens 5 jaar ondervinding as Verkoelingstegnikus, wat ervaring in ammoniak insluit.
- Bogemiddelde kommunikasie- en bestuursvaardighede.
- Die vermoë om op eie inisiatief te funksioneer. Hierbenewens sal ‘n kwalifikasie en/of goeie ervaring
in elektrisiteit en kennis van die vrugtebedryf die aansoek versterk.
Benewens aangename werkomstandighede, bied ons ‘n mededingende vergoedingspakket, wat lidmaatskap tot ‘n aftree- en mediese fonds insluit.
Stuur ‘n volledige CV so gou doenlik aan: lemarel@dutoit.com Diensaanvaarding sal so gou doenlik, maar verkieslik nie later as 1 Junie 2025 wees nie.
PRODUKSIEBESTUURDER (GROENTE)
Daar bestaan tans ’n opwindende geleentheid in die produksie-afdeling van Dutoit Agri Wes-Kaap. Dié posisie is op die landgoed, Sneeuwkop, in die Koue Bokkeveld beskikbaar.
Ons benodig ’n bedrewe bestuurder om die bestuurspan van Sneeuwkop te versterk.
Die posbekleër sal aan die Landgoedbestuurder rapporteer en verantwoordelik wees vir:
- Kontrole en toesig oor alle produksieaktiwiteite wat onder meer aanplanting, besproeiing, bemesting, oesbeskerming ens.
- Bestuur van en beheer oor produktiwiteit van arbeid.
- Verwante administrasie.
Die suksesvolle kandidaat beskik oor:
- Minstens 3 tot 5 jaar goeie ondervinding van die verbouing van groente (aartappels en uie) op groot skaal.
- Bogemiddelde rekenaarvaardighede.
- Bogemiddelde kommunikasie- en bestuursvaardighede.
- Die vermoë om selfstandig en op eie inisiatief te funksioneer, ondergeskiktes te motiveer en produktiwiteit te verbeter.
Benewens aangename werkomstandighede bied ons ’n mededingende vergoedingspakket wat behuising en lidmaatskap tot ’n aftree- en mediese fonds insluit.
Stuur ’n volledige CV so gou doenlik na recruitment@dutoit.com . Diensaanvaarding sal so spoedig moontlik wees, maar nie later nie as 1 Augustus 2025.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (CERES)
DUTOIT Agri requires the services of a dynamic person to join the Financial Management Team in the Marketing division.
The Financial Accountant will manage the accounting responsibilities of the Marketing Division. This position requires ensuring compliance with financial and statutory regulations, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing financial insights to assist the Financial Manager.
Main responsibilities include:
- Maintain up-to-date financial records and ensure adherence to statutory requirements.
- Ensure the financial team and the broader business unit comply with all established financial controls.
- Produce timely, accurate and detailed monthly financial reports, conduct financial analysis and streamline financial processes on a monthly basis.
- Assist with the annual Financial Statutory Audit.
- Participate in the annual budget process.
- Monitor cash flow (Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable).
- Provide support to the Financial Manager.
Minimum Requirements for Holding the Position:
- Bachelor’s degree with professional accounting qualification (CA, SAIPA, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in financial accounting or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Advanced User).
- Proficiency in accounting software (MS Business Central will be beneficial)
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS) and statutory regulations (e.g. VAT).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, along with strong interpersonal and soft skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective time management and adherence to deadlines.
In addition to pleasant working conditions, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes membership to a retirement and medical fund.
Send a complete CV with references to lemarel@dutoit.com by 14 March 2025.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER (Industrial Engineering Graduate)
Dutoit Agri is involved in the cultivation, packing and marketing of deciduous fruit and vegetables in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. This position is based in Ceres, approximately 90 minutes from Cape Town. The town is recognised for its balance between tranquillity and an adventurous environment.
This exciting new position is specifically created for a person who want to start building a career in Agricultural technology. Forming part of the ICT department this is a role suitable for a person with a degree in Industrial Engineering with a very strong proficiency in Microsoft applications with specific focus on Power Apps, Power Automate and Advanced Excel.
The person would be responsible for:
- Process Optimization and Effectivity
- Innovation
- Ensuring Quality and Data Integrity
The ideal candidate would be categorized by the following attributes:
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Have a passion for innovation and process improvement
Through structured training, project involvement, and mentorship, the candidate will develop the technical and professional skills required to drive digital transformation within the organization.
In exchange we offer a competitive remuneration package and an empowering working environment like no other.
If you fit the description and is interest in starting your career at Dutoit Agri we would like you to apply by visiting the website of Talent Recognition at https://app.talent-recognition.com/candidateWizard/PdBQVMYcqfm
Please have your reference letter and CV available when you apply as you would need to upload it to the website. You would also need to have access to an camera when you apply.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
An opportunity exists for a Product Development Manager to join the technical team. This role will be responsible for establishing, coordinating, developing and implementing a comprehensive fruit product development plan to achieve Dutoit Agri’s strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with different stakeholder groups. Attention to detail, administrative skills, and the ability to plan and coordinate projects are further requirements of the role.
Responsibilities will include:
- Identifying, evaluating and recommending fruit varieties
- Contract management for agreements to which Dutoit has rights and obligations
- Liaising and managing of royalties/levies on plant material
- Coordinating relevant information regarding fruit varieties to assist in decision-making concerning new plantings
- Overseeing and coordination of plant improvement projects
- Liaising with relevant industry institutions and nurseries
- Administration of centralised database *In-house contact for specific varieties with regards to feedback to marketing department
- All other tasks related to the role.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- MSc in Horticulture;
- Experience in agricultural economy would be beneficial;
- Strong technical knowledge of fruit varieties and selection processes;
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to conduct statistical analysis;
- Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English);
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
For more information and to apply, please send your CV to Jacques Matthe (jacquesm@dutoit.com).
Produksiebestuurder: Vrugteverbouing (Langkloof)
Daar bestaan ‘n opwindende geleentheid op Vastrap, een van Dutoit Agri se landgoedere, geleë in die Langkloof-area in die Oos-Kaap.
Die posbekleër sal aan die langoedbestuurder rapporteer en verantwoordelik wees vir:
- Kontrole en toesig oor alle produksieaktiwiteite wat onder meer plant, besproeiing, bemesting en oesbeskerming insluit
- Bestuur van en beheer oor produktiwiteit van arbeid
- Verwante adminstrasie
Die suksesvolle kandidaat het/besit:
- Minstens 3 tot 5 jaar goeie ondervinding van die verbouing van kernvrugte op groot skaal
- Bogemiddelde rekenaarvaardighede
- Bogemiddelde kommunikasie- en bestuurvaardighede
- Vermoë om selfstandig en op eie inisiatief te funksioneer, ondergeskiktes te motiveer en produktiwiteit te verbeter
Benewens aangename werksomstandighede bied ons ‘n mededingende vergoedingspakket wat behuising en lidmaatskap tot ‘n aftree- en mediese fonds insluit.
Stuur ‘n volledige CV so gou doenlik per e-pos aan recruitment@dutoit.com
Marketing Manager: Stone Fruit
Dutoit Agri is involved in the cultivation, packing and marketing of deciduous fruit and vegetables in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. This position is based in Ceres, approximately 90 minutes from Cape Town. The town is recognised for its balance between tranquility and an adventurous environment.
As marketing manager, the incumbent will report to the Commercial Director: Fruit and will play a crucial role in the marketing and sales of fruit. Responsibilities include the management of marketing campaigns, and to ensure effective communication with clients and internal divisions.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, energetic person who wishes to establish a career in marketing and who can contribute to the expansion of the DUTOIT brand. Further requirements are:
- a relevant marketing qualification
- proven knowledge of fruit
- at least three years’ marketing experience, including an understanding of international markets and the associated logistical processes
- above average communication skills (specially in English) and the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relationships.
- The incumbent must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes membership of a retirement and medical fund.
Send a detailed CV without delay to recruitment@dutoit.com
Duties must commence as soon as possible.
FINANSIËLE REKENMEESTER: CERES
DUTOIT AGRI verlang die dienste van ʼn dinamiese persoon om in ‘n nuwe
posisie aan te sluit by die Finansiële Bestuurspan in die Produksie(primêre
landbou) afdeling op Ceres.
Die posbekleër sal aan die Produksie direkteur rapporteer en verantwoordelik wees
vir Rekeningkundige- en Administratiewe funksies.
Sleuteltake sluit in:
- Akkurate en tydige finansiële verslagdoening
- Finansiële ontleding van bedrywighede
- Opstel en aanbieding van jaarlikse begrotings
- Bestuur en ondersteuning aan Administrasie span
- Toepassing en toetsing van interne finansiële beheermaatreëls by Landgoedere
- Ondersteuning met voorbereiding van finansiële jaarstate vir aparte regsentiteite
- Algemene rekeningkundige en administratiewe funksies.
- Hulp met implementering van nuwe rekeningkundige stelsel
Die ideale kandidaat beskik oor:
- B.Com met Rekeningkunde as hoofvak, B.Rek of ander toepaslik B graad.
- goeie, toepaslike finansiële- en bestuursondervinding in die landbou omgewing
- sterk analitiese en administratiewe vermoë
- goeie interpersoonlike vaardighede,
- bo-gemiddelde rekenaar vaardighede en
- goeie kennis van elektroniese rekeningkundige stelsels
Die geskikte posbekleër sal gekenmerk word deur eerlikheid, dryfkrag, streng. dissipline en die vermoë om op eie inisiatief te funksioneer.
Benewens aangename werkomstandighede bied ons ʼn mededingende. vergoedingspakket wat lidmaatskap tot ʼn aftree- en mediese fonds insluit.
Stuur ʼn volledige CV na recruitment@dutoit.com