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South Africa: Chief General Manager posted by Farm Manager SA

Date 2024-12-07
Job Title Chief General Manager
Employer Farm Manager SA
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Category Professions
Location South Africa
/ South Africa

Job Summary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  •  Bachelor`s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in agricultural management and international sales.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Strong knowledge of English.
  • Ability to handle emergency situations effectively

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  •  Leadership and Team Management:
    • Distribute responsibilities among junior staff based on their capabilities.
    • Ensure quality of work and provide necessary guidance and corrections.
  • Sourcing and Sales Targets:
    • Achieve annual sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus (from RSA), and kiwis.
    • Develop and propose global sales plans in advance of harvesting seasons.
  • Pack House and Storage:
    • Identify and secure top-quality leased pack houses and storage spaces.
    • Establish contracts with service providers well in advance.
  • Coordination and Quality Control:
    • Coordinate with General Managers (GMs) of overseas companies for sourcing and packing.
    • Ensure compliance with global customer quality requirements.
  • Marketing and Market Development:
    • Oversee marketing activities across all operational locations.
    • Explore and develop new export markets.
  • Management of Fruit for Global Sales:
    • Classify and categorize fruit based on global market suitability.
    • Ensure compliance with international regulations and certifications.
  • End-to-End Management:
    • Manage activities from procurement to shipping.
    • Document all commitments with stakeholders.
  • Emergency and Critical Situations:
    • Address emergency situations to ensure business continuity.
    • Maintain contacts for logistics and customs support.
  • Strategic Management:
    • Formulate and execute strategies to optimize grower relationships.
    • Implement global sourcing model to enhance competitiveness.
  • Financial and Operational Reporting:
    • Propose and implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
    • Ensure transparent financial reporting.
  • Business Plan and Policy Implementation:
    • Lead business plan formulation and policy implementation.
    • Ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Manpower and Performance Monitoring:
    • Monitor organizational manpower and operational performance.
  • Safe Storage and Quality Assurance:
    • Ensure safe storage and quality control measures.
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