Regional Manager (Agriculture - Meat Industry)

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.