Manager: Grower Programmes / Agricultural Development Manager
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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Centurion
- Posted 13 Mar 2026 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2635152
About the position
Manager: Grower Programmes
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
A leading development finance institution within the agricultural sector is seeking a Manager: Grower Programmes to drive the development and implementation of farmer support initiatives aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains and improving the sustainability of emerging and developing farmers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement grower programmes that support the growth and sustainability of farmers across selected agricultural commodities.
- Establish and manage relationships with off-takers, aggregators, and key stakeholders within the agricultural ecosystem.
- Facilitate farmer development initiatives that improve market access and operational sustainability.
- Support the implementation of pre- and post-investment farmer support programmes for funded agricultural clients.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop integrated farmer development strategies.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships with government departments, development finance institutions, and agricultural organisations.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in agriculture, specifically in agronomy, grower support, or farmer development programmes.
- At least 3 years’ experience at management level.
- Strong understanding of agricultural operations, value chains, and farmer development initiatives.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement within the agricultural ecosystem.
Key Competencies
- Grower programme development and implementation
- Agricultural stakeholder management
- Farmer development and technical support
- Strategic partnership development
If you have a passion for supporting the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector, we invite you to apply.
Desired Skills:
- Agricultural Development
- Agriculture
- Farming Operations
About The Employer:
Banking
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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