GENERAL MANAGER : TRADE& MECHANIZATION & MOTORS

Watershed Consulting; Ladybrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamics agricultural firm is seeking a General Manager to oversee their Trade, Mechanization, and Motors divisions in Ladybrand. The role involves ensuring operational excellence, providing strategic leadership, and effective financial management. Candidates should have a relevant B.Com degree and at least 10 years of agricultural management experience, including senior management roles. This is a key leadership position requiring strong communication, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall guidance and support to Departments.
• Strategic management of internal and external relationships.
• Management of finances of divisions.
• Ensures optimal strategic positioning of Trade, Mechanization and Motors.

Skills

Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English

Strong commercial and business acumen

Strategic planning and execution

Strong leadership and people development skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Knowledge of inventory control, supply chain and procurement

Analytical and computational skills

Results driven

Education

Relevant B.Com degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER : TRADE, MECHANIZATION & MOTORS

(LADYBRAND)

Core purpose of the position :

To ensure strategic leadership, operational excellence and financial management across the Trade, Mechanization and Motors divisions.

Minimum requirements :

Relevant B.Com degree or equivalent qualification;

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural management. (Retail and Mechanization experience will be an advantage);

Minimum 5 years of experience at senior management level.

Skills :

Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English;

Strong commercial and business acumen;

Strategic planning and execution;

Strong leadership and people development skills;

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;

Knowledge of inventory control, supply chain and procurement;

Analytical and computational skills and the ability to interpret reports;

Innovative and adaptable to market changes;

Results driven.

Responsibilities :

Provides overall guidance and support to Departments;

Strategic management of internal and external relationships;

Management of finances of divisions;

Ensures the optimal strategic positioning of Trade, Mechanization and Motors within the marketplace.

• Skillset Required : Results Driven, Negotiation Skill, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Communication Skill, Financial Management