Our client, in the agricultural industry, requires the service of an energetic goal driven Manager to implement, maintain and develop operational activities.

Key performance areas:
? Provide a strategic leadership function in terms of developing and maintain operational activities
? Provide expertise in the areas of financial management and corporate governance to the Board
? Identify government policies, strategies and incentive applicable to the sector
? Analyse industry trends, information and statistics and review overall development situation and performance
? Build consensus and collaboration among strategic programmatic partners
? Keep close contacts with similar industries and stakeholders to follow market developments and trends.
? Provide leadership in terms of a strong transformational objectives relating to BBBEE objectives
? Initiate a national and international marketing plan and material including the updating of the website, a social media strategy and monitoring of the results of social media campaigns.
? Develop and implement strategies to encourage statutory measure participation
? Ensure best practices are incorporated in the development of programmes and projects supporting the olive industry
? Draft a research and development plan in accordance with regional needs

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a relevant Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 - 5 years practical experience in the field of agribusiness and/or general business management.
? A passion for the horticultural industry and innovation with an understanding of the commercial environment.
? Knowledge of transparency, separation of duties and vested interest.
? Demonstrate ability to network at the highest levels with the private and public sectors.
? Proven leadership skills, a team player and able to work on own initiative.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Afrikaans & English)
? Excellent interpersonal skills.
? Excellent computer literacy (MS Office suite)

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.