Job Description

A financial services business is seeking to appoint a Agricultural Specialist: Banking & Monitoring Support (Bloemfontein).To provide a professional agriculture, economics and technical specialist service to support the Province in effectively evaluating the business case viability of financing customers, including conducting on-site visits to familiarize the institute with the business operations in which the institute will be investing its funds, with the additional objective of minimizing potential risks and financial losses.

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant 3-year qualification in Agriculture or an equivalent Experience in Agricultural Extension Services - 5 years or Experience in Agricultural businesses, a Co-op, or similar organisations - 5 years To provide ongoing technical advice to the provincial team to ensure the submission of high-quality applications for both new and distressed loans. Responsible for conducting the required valuation of the entity's assets through an onsite visit to the business property to evaluate the viability of financing customers, based on the strength of their assets. Conduct Agronomical and Financial Assessments Perform farm visits to ascertain whether the farm funding was utilised as intended: Ensure that the funds have been used for their stated purpose Monitor and evaluate the progress and financial position of the client for any early warning signs of distress Advise with subject matter experts and link clients with relevant stakeholders to provide technical advice to clients where necessary. Conduct in-depth farm Agronomical Assessment specifically for High Risk, Delinquent and Non-Performing Accounts

Critical Competencies

Microsoft Office Knowledge / Experience of financial and business analytical principles, tools and systems Property Valuation Principles Agricultural Economics Risk Management Principles Lending / Credit Assessment Principles Financial and Business Acumen






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