About the position
Westfalia Fruit in Tzaneen, Limpopo, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experiencedCommercial Development Coordinator.
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to Customer Director Developing Markets, the incumbent will be contributing to making Westfalia Fruit successful in a high performance and driven environment through successfully managing the business strategy to channel fruit into export and local markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive commercial teams to provide monthly and quarterly reports using BI dashboards
- Facilitate customer visits for local and international clients
- Source, compile, and populate reports, providing status updates on active projects and actions within the broader Commercial Africa portfolio
- Coordinate and align BI Dashboards to support day-to-day decision making
- Maintain and update the Risk Dashboard for the African Customer pillar
- Design and deliver project plans for the Margin Enhancement Project by unlocking value in packaging
- Continuously contribute to pricing models, packaging, and innovative initiatives to maintain competitiveness in the market
- Coordinate and follow up on actions and initiatives between cross-functional teams
- Support market access opportunities across African countries
- Provide executive assistance in reporting, coordinating, and following up on actions
Education:
- Matric certificate
- Bachelor's degree in Commercial, Agriculture or related field
- Valid driver's license
Experience:
- 3 years' experience in fresh produce, farming, or supply environments
- Risk management and cost analysis experience would be an advantage
- Experience in compiling and analysing data using Excel and Power BI
- Knowledge of the African fresh produce market, including import/export regulations and industry dynamics
- Computer literate with strong working knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.), Power BI and MS Office
Behavioral Competencies:
- High level of commitment to accuracy and quality
- Attention to detail and analytical ability
- Initiative, energy, and drive
- Service-oriented individual that can work under pressure
- High level of integrity
- Able to work without supervision
- Willing to work overtime when required
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how commercial excellence drives performance
Remuneration:
- The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus
Closing date for applications will be 06 November 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 06 December 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful
Desired Skills:
- Commercial
- Development
- Coordinator
