Regional Manager (Agriculture - Meat Industry)

About the position

Regional Manager (Agriculture)

Our client in the agricultural industry is seeking a Regional Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate must be prepared to travel locally and nationally when required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain a subscription-based organization and to service the needs of the primary and secondary 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’ licence
• Must have own vehicle

 

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

 

Desired Skills:

• Agriculture
• Food Safety Management
• Legislation Frameworks