Grain Manager, Bloemfontein

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Grain Manager in Bloemfontein to own grain management operations, ensure quality and compliance, and lead a team to deliver results in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in Agriculture, 5 years of management experience, fluency in Afrikaans and English, and strong skills in trading, analysis, budgeting, and people leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Agriculture required.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 10 years grain industry experience an advantage.
• SAFEX trading certificate an advantage.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of the company’s grain division.
• Management of finances, customer service, personnel, and market share.
• Overall management of grain handling and marketing processes.

Skills

Grain trading

Futures markets

Management statements analysis

Negotiation skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Margin management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Diploma in Agriculture

Matric

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Grain Manager in Bloemfontein who can take ownership of grain management operations, ensure quality and compliance, optimise operational efficiency and lead a team to deliver exceptional results. If you have the expertise, leadership and industry knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced agricultural environment, this could be your next career opportunity!

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• Relevant Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Agriculture
• 5 years of management experience
• 10 years of experience in the grain industry would be an advantage
• SAFEX trading certificate would be an advantage
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Skills required

• Sound understanding and knowledge of grain trading and the functioning of futures markets
• Analysis of management statements
• Negotiation skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong analytical and numerical insight
• Business acumen
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Margin management
• Budget management

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategic management of the company’s grain division
• Management of finances, customer service, personnel, and market share
• Overall management of grain handling and marketing processes

Remuneration

R 100 000 Cost to company, depending on experience

Work hours

Monday – Friday: 07h30 – 17h00

Saturdays: 08h00 – 12h00

IMPORTANT

• Applications close 18 September 2026
• If you do not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted