Commercial Manager: Agricultural Production

A well-established agricultural development organisation focused on advancing sustainable farming and agricultural skills development in South Africa, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee and drive the profitability of a diversified farming operation. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for vegetable, grain, poultry and livestock enterprises, while leading commercial projects, business partnerships, financial performance, infrastructure management, and on-site staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise commercial vegetable, grain, poultry and livestock production.
• Develop and implement farm business plans, budgets and production strategies.
• Drive sales, marketing, customer relationships and off-take agreements.
• Identify and commercialise new projects, partnerships and business opportunities.
• Oversee financial performance, cost control, profitability and reporting.
• Manage farm infrastructure, maintenance, security and risk management.
• Lead and develop operational staff, ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and agricultural regulations.
• Work closely with training and support teams to integrate practical farming operations with educational programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience managing commercial farming operations, including at least two of the following: vegetables, grain, poultry or livestock.
• Proven track record of improving profitability and commercial performance of farming enterprises.
• Experience in sales, market development, budgeting and financial management.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Relevant qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Management or related field advantageous.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong commercial acumen and project management capabilities. [