Chief Operations Officer – Agricultural Development

About the role

The Chief Operations Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Agribusiness Development Agency, advising the CEO and Board on key issues and driving implementation of agricultural development programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Technical implementation support
• Project implementation support
• Work with partners and donors on specific programmes
• Facilitation of value‑chain opportunities for Black commercial farmers
• Effective utilisation of resources
• Stakeholder management
• Programme and project management
• Contract management
• Performance reporting
• Development and implementation of operational systems, policies and procedures

Required profile

• Matric completed; NQF Level 7 degree (or higher) in Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Development Management, Project Management, Financial Management or related field
• At least 5 years senior managerial experience in the public or private sector
• Experience in developing and managing partnership agreements with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of financial, market/price and risk analysis in the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors
• Understanding of government land‑reform programmes and post‑transfer business processes
• Valid driver’s licence