Manager (Agricultural Industry)

Responsibilities: To maintain a subscription based red meat organization and to service the needs of the primary and secondary red meat industry. Communicate with members on legislation, market price trends, relevant animal disease threats, industry research, marketing opportunities and consumer trends. Engage and build trust relations with government role-players, key partners and stakeholders. Establish mechanisms to facilitate greater alignment between primary and secondary role-players within the sector. Disseminate information and production advice to assist producer development. Assist with communal farmer development and formal value chain access. Minimum requirements: Farming experience of commercial production of red meat or experience within the industry and a working knowledge of legislation and legislative frameworks relevant to commercial farming will be an advantage. Ability to conduct negotiations with local, provincial, and national governmental departments. A minimum of a National Senior Certificate with 3 years practical experience in any or some of the following fields is required: feedlot, abattoir, or other secondary industry qualification and/or experience in commercial red meat production aspects, relevant to small, medium, and large-scale red meat commercial farming enterprises. Computer literacy with excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal skills will be a pre-requisite. A good working knowledge of social media platforms as well as the creating and uploading of content. Must have problem solving and analytical skills. An appropriate degree or diploma will be an advantage. A code B drivers license. The successful applicant must possess their own vehicle, which they are prepared to use for official duties, such use to be re-imbursed at an agreed rate. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response withing 2 weeks of submitting your application.

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 4/19/2024