Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port ElizabethMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client in the Meat Industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Manager.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Responsibilities:

• To maintain a subscription based red meat organization and to service the needs of the primary and secondary red meat industry.
• Communicate with members on legislation, market price trends, relevant animal disease threats, industry research, marketing opportunities and consumer trends.
• Engage and build trust relations with government role-players, key partners and stakeholders.
• Establish mechanisms to facilitate greater alignment between primary and secondary role-players within the sector.
• Disseminate information and production advice to assist producer development.
• Assist with communal farmer development and formal value chain access.

Minimum requirements:

• Farming 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 advantage.
• Ability to conduct negotiations with local, provincial, and national governmental departments.
• A 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-requisite.
• A good working knowledge of social media platforms as well as the creating and uploading of content.
• Must have problem solving and analytical skills.
• An appropriate degree or diploma will be an advantage.
• A code B driversxe2x80x99 license.
• The successful applicant must possess their own vehicle, which they are prepared to use for official duties, such use to be re-imbursed at an agreed rate.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response withing 2 weeks of submitting your application.

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