Manager: Business Areas

The incumbent will be responsible for the operational management and profitability of the Livestock Central Region business unit. Important operational functions inherent in a Livestock business includes Financial Management, Personnel Management, Marketing and all administrative duties related to the business. The successful candidate will be stationed in Cradock and will report directly to the Regional Manager: Livestock & Auctioneering South.

Job Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Agricultural Economics diploma or degree/B Com)
• At least 5 years experience in Livestock Marketing and Auctioneering services
• Thorough management skills, financial skills and business understanding
• Proven administrative skills (debtors/creditors)
• Exposure to strategic management
• Proven marketing exposure
• Bilingual (English / Afrikaans)

Skills

• Strong leadership skills and leadership competencies (driving accountability, initiation action, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships)
• Structured approach to operational challenges
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good administrative skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively

COMPETENCIES

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Impact and influence
• Initiating action

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure constant growth within the area through increased market share, turnover growth and profitability
• Identify and manage strategic objectives for the business unit
• Effective management of employees through attracting, developing and retaining talent
• Responsible for preparation of budgets and financial statements for the business unit
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, including buyers, sellers and relevant industry associations and societies
• Provide efficient and effective debtors control
• Effective brand management support service
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met (CPA, Animal Protection Act, Animal Diseases Act)