A large diversified corporate group is looking for a General Manager-Agribusiness to lead and further develop the agribusiness unit. This is a brand new role in the group and requires someone who can assist in making the agribusiness unit a success. The ideal candidate must be dynamic with vast experience and knowledge in horticulture and general agriculture. A “jack of all trades” individual is required with knowledge and experience across all agricultural crops and practices. This person needs to be a strong leader, energetic, highly strategic, entrepreneurial, and dynamic and be comfortable in a boardroom and on the farms.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that creation and implementation of operational strategy designed to grow business for all farms
• Supervision, guidance and mentorship for the current Farm Managers ensuring a strong performance management culture across all the farms.
• Driving the increase in yields, quality and ensuring that all budgets are exceeded and maximum profitability is achieved.
• Assisting on group procurement for farm materials, consumables, equipment and ensuring that all costs are contained.
• Assisting the Farm Managers in planning, training, budgeting & preparing cash flows.
• Assisting the Farm Managers on sales, marketing and ensuring that the company gets maximum value from farm produce.
• Developing and assisting the head office team on creation of business plans for new projects or new ventures.
• Identifying various opportunities on the export and local markets for farm produce.
• Ensuring export compliance and protocols are in place.
• Continuous training and development for all senior farm personnel to ensure best practice at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal Candidate must possess the following
• A Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture from reputable college or university.
• A certificate in management a distinct advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in senior management preferably in an export oriented horticultural cropping set up.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial individual with ability to analyse problems and formulate practical solutions with a bias towards best practise.
• Knowledge of financial and human resources management is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with a high concern for order and quality.
Job Summary
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- Job Application Details How To Apply Candidates who possess the qualifications and experience should send their detailed CVs to [email protected] not later than 28 May 2021.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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