Job Description

Regional Manager (Agriculture - Meat Industry) - Port ElizabethFull job descriptionRegional 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 ResponsibilitiesTo maintain a subscription-based organization and to service the needs of the primary and secondary meat industryCommunicate with members on legislation, market price trends, relevant animal disease threats, industry research, marketing opportunities and consumer trendsEngage and build trust relations with government role-players, key partners and stakeholdersEstablish mechanisms to facilitate greater alignment between primary and secondary role-players within the sectorDisseminate information and production advice to assist producer developmentAssist with communal farmer development and formal value chain access.Minimum RequirementsFarming 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 advantageAbility to conduct negotiations with local, provincial and national governmental departmentsA 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-requisiteA good working knowledge of social media platforms as well as the creating and uploading of contentMust have problem solving and analytical skillsAn appropriate degree or diploma will be an advantage.A code B drivers licenceMust have own vehicleShould 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.

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