Carel Scott
Farm Manager | Packhouse Manager | Operations, Logistics & Transport Manager
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About
Experienced Operations, Logistics, Transport and Agricultural Manager with more than 20 years of leadership experience across transport logistics, farming, packhouse operations, production and service environments. Strong background in route planning, fleet coordination, farm production, stock control, budgeting, operational efficiency, quality standards and team leadership. Proven ability to manage large teams, optimise workflows, improve operational performance and maintain high service standards.
Experience
Service Manager at Eternal Hygiene Services (2024-02 – Present)
- Supervise service operations, route planning, stock control and customer relationships.
Production Foreman at Kholeba Construction (2022-09 – 2024-01)
- Managed production, stock and cost control, vehicle maintenance and SOP development.
Operations Manager at Greyling Vervoer (2007 – 2022)
- Managed logistics, transport planning, fleet performance, customer relations, budgets and farming operations.
Senior Farm Manager at St Lucia Farms (2010-06 – 2011-12)
- Managed sugar cane production, irrigation, harvest scheduling and team leadership.
Packhouse Manager at Crookes Brothers Ltd (1998-01 – 2006-10)
- Managed fruit export packhouse, logistics, cold chain and 350 staff.
Production Assistant / Farm Manager at Crocodile Valley Citrus Company (1989-02 – 1994-12)
- Managed irrigation, fertilization, pest and weed control, harvesting, nematicide application, land preparation, packhouse operations, timekeeping, vehicle maintenance and labour relations.
Education
Matric / Grade 12 – Bergvlam High School
Operations Management – University of Cape Town (2024 – 2024)
Human Resources & Industrial Relations – Crookes Brothers Ltd
