Commercial Manager: Agricultural Production

Agrijob; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrijob is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee profitability across a diversified farming operation, including vegetables, grain, poultry and livestock. The role emphasizes driving commercial projects, partnerships, and financial performance while managing on-site staff and infrastructure.

The candidate will develop business plans, budgets and production strategies, lead sales and market development, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years managing commercial farming operations.
• Experience in vegetables, grains, poultry or livestock.
• Proven profitability improvement track record.
• Sales, budgeting and financial management experience.
• People leadership and compliance knowledge.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profitability of multiple farming enterprises (veg, grain, poultry, livestock).
• Develop farm business plans, budgets and production strategies.
• Drive sales, marketing and off-take arrangements.
• Identify new projects and partnerships.
• Monitor financial performance, costs and reporting.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead operational staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with training teams to integrate operations with education.

Skills

Commercial farming management

Profitability improvement

Sales & market development

Budgeting & financial management

People management

Project management

Driver's license

Job description

Job Overview

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. [