Job Description

Westfalia Fruit in Tzaneen, Limpopo, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experiencedCommercial Development Coordinator.
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to Customer Director Developing Markets, the incumbent will be contributing to making Westfalia Fruit successful in a high performance and driven environment through successfully managing the business strategy to channel fruit into export and local markets.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial teams to provide monthly and quarterly reports using BI dashboards
• Facilitate customer visits for local and international clients
• Source, compile, and populate reports, providing status updates on active projects and actions within the broader Commercial Africa portfolio
• Coordinate and align BI Dashboards to support day-to-day decision making
• Maintain and update the Risk Dashboard for the African Customer pillar
• Design and deliver project plans for the Margin Enhancement Project by unlocking value in packaging
• Continuously contribute to pricing models, packaging, and innovative initiatives to maintain competitiveness in the market
• Coordinate and follow up on actions and initiatives between cross-functional teams
• Support market access opportunities across African countries
• Provide executive assistance in reporting, coordinating, and following up on actions

Education:

• Matric certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Commercial, Agriculture or related field
• Valid driver's license

Experience:

• 3 years' experience in fresh produce, farming, or supply environments
• Risk management and cost analysis experience would be an advantage
• Experience in compiling and analysing data using Excel and Power BI
• Knowledge of the African fresh produce market, including import/export regulations and industry dynamics
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.), Power BI and MS Office

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of commitment to accuracy and quality
• Attention to detail and analytical ability
• Initiative, energy, and drive
• Service-oriented individual that can work under pressure
• High level of integrity
• Able to work without supervision
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how commercial excellence drives performance

Remuneration:

• The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus

Closing date for applications will be 06 November 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 06 December 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful

Skills Required