Job Description

Agriculture Specialist: Origination- PolokwaneAre you passionate about advancing agriculture and contributing to sustainable farming practices? Our client in the banking sector is seeking an Agriculture Specialist: Origination to be based in Polokwane, Limpopo. This is your chance to make a difference in the agricultural sector, supporting both commercial and emerging farmers.Key Responsibilities: As an Agriculture Specialist: Origination, you will play a crucial role in evaluating the business case viability of financing customers. Your responsibilities will include providing specialist inputs, conducting on-site visits, and offering ongoing technical advice to the provincial team. Key performance areas include:Specialist Inputs into Business Case Viability:Provide support to Commercial Bankers in structuring financial solutions.Conduct detailed assessments of potential business transactions.Determine the development phase of farming ventures and assess relevant conditions.Conduct on-site visits for asset valuation and viability evaluation.Make recommendations on financing requests and terms.Provincial Agricultural Knowledge Database and Knowledge Sharing:Collect and process information related to property, production costs, profit margins, and more.Maintain an up-to-date database and share knowledge at a divisional level.Contribute information to the national agricultural specialists' database.Transfer knowledge to empower the team's understanding of the technical context.Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.Participate in agricultural events, contribute to research, and represent Land Bank in relevant forums.Ensure stakeholders are aware of Land Bank's products and principles related to agricultural financing.Stay informed about provincial initiatives and strengthen relationships for future business opportunities.Preferred Qualifications and Experience:A relevant 3-year qualification in Agriculture or equivalent.5 years of experience in Agricultural Extension Services or Agricultural businesses, Co-ops, or similar organizations.Critical Competencies:Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Knowledge/experience of financial and business analytical principles, tools, and systems.Familiarity with property valuation principles, agricultural economics, risk management, and lending/credit assessment principles.Financial and business acumen.Additional Requirements:Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.Stay updated on agricultural economic trends.

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