Commercial Operations Manager – Farming
Posted on 2025-02-11
Job Summary
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial operations management within the farming sector
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and seizing opportunities is essential
- Must have an excellent understanding of mega-farming financial planning and operations
- Computer literate with proficiency in relevant software and tools
- Fluency in Afrikaans, with strong communication skills in both written and spoken forms
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing a clear vision and strategy for the business, considering all its ramifications.
- Formulating, communicating, and executing agreed strategies and plans for each branch or section of the farm.
- Taking overall responsibility for the effective management of all farming branches and sections, ensuring each meets its specific requirements.
- Establishing clear reporting lines and ensuring their effective implementation.
- Motivating managers and employees to work cohesively as a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Applying discipline consistently to maintain high operational standards.
- Capitalizing on projects to enhance operational growth and sustainability.
- Communicating and negotiating effectively with stakeholders, including industry players (e.g., CKI, ABSA, KKA, KKSP, BKB).
- Engaging with stakeholders and ensuring the company is meeting all sustainability and operational standards.
- Providing feedback, both financial and operational, in the format required by the board.
- Collaborating with the Finance Manager and board to draft and manage budgets that align with the company’s objectives.
- Monitoring budget implementation, ensuring cost-efficiency and adherence to financial plans.
- Providing leadership and guidance to management teams, building capacity and fostering a shared sense of purpose among staff.
- Steering recruitment efforts to build teams that align with the company’s short- and long-term objectives.
- Promoting excellent communication and ensuring project scope, targets, objectives, and outcomes are being clearly defined and updated.
- Overseeing in-country legal and administrative aspects of the company’s operations.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements relevant to the farming business.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
Commercial Operations Manager – Farming position available in Western Cape, Oudtshoorn. This job position was posted by Mayfly Agri. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-11 at 01:04:00 in the Professions category
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