Theuns Britz

Results-driven and highly versatile Operations and Packhouse Manager with over 20 years of leadership experience across large-scale agricultural production, export logistics, and facility maintenance. Proven track record of steering strict global compliance frameworks, optimizing complex supply chains, and driving efficiency across packhouse operations. Expert in multi-crop lifecycle management, agricultural mechanics, and commercial financial budgeting.

Packhouse Manager at Komati Group (2024-03 – Present)

• Oversee the high-volume packing and international distribution networks for premium Navel and Valencia citrus varieties.
• Manage and enforce stringent operational adherence to elite food safety certifications, including BRC, HACCP, and GLOBAL G.A.P. frameworks.
• Accountable for cost-center governance, strict inventory controls, and commercial budget allocations.

Packhouse & Maintenance Manager at Piet Engelbrecht Trust (2015-03 – 2024-02)

• Orchestrated complete pack and dispatch operations for diverse citrus lines (Navels, Mandarins, Lemons) ensuring maximum quality control.
• Led seasonal product marketing campaigns to secure high-value retail placement and brand positioning.
• Directed comprehensive post-season facility overhauls, managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects covering plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and motor/gearbox industrial installations.

Farm Manager at C.C. Basson Boerdery (2010-12 – 2015-02)

• Spearheaded large-scale farming programs across high-value citrus (Navel, Valencia, ClemenGold) alongside rotation crops (Maize, Peas, Wheat, Beans).
• Standardized international citrus export logistics, expanding trade lane capabilities and ensuring compliance with overseas destination criteria.
• Supervised Bonsmara cattle stock programs, regulating feeding schemes, animal husbandry, and immunization health calendars.

Farm Manager at Henbase Pty Ltd (2006-11 – 2009)

• Pioneered the deployment of Precision Farming systems and advanced center-pivot irrigation networks for maximizing Soya, Maize, and Sunflower yields.
• Performed heavy-duty mechanical engineering, including total overhauls of warehouse forklift powerplants and supportive field implements.

Farm Manager at J.H. Kruger Family Trust (2005-10 – 2006-10)

• Managed raw production, processing, and downstream commercial market positioning for Maize and Soya Bean yields.
• Fabricated bespoke equipment solutions (Bale forks, Cultivators) to optimize operational task speed and lower equipment capital expense.

Farm Manager at Ben Britz Boerdery (2001-12 – 2005-09)

• Supervised field lifecycles from seed to sell for Maize, Sunflower, and Soya Beans.
• Orchestrated strict breeding, milking, shearing, wool classification, and health inoculation timelines for large-scale Dairy, Sheep, Beef, and Pig units.
• Executed ground-up engine, differential, and gearbox overhauls across primary industrial fleets (Ford, Fiat, Massey Ferguson, John Deere).

Gunner at South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) (2001-01 – 2001-12)

• Executed high-level operations and precision preventive maintenance schedules for complex defensive weapon systems, instilling elite operational discipline.

High School Qualification – Gekombineerde Skool Hoeveld Morgenzon (1997)

N5 National Certificate in Computer Practice