Hybrid Farm Strategy & Sustainability Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Farm Business Consultant to join a premier agricultural advisory practice in Sandton. You will deliver business strategy, financial planning and sustainability guidance to diverse farming enterprises, helping owners and managers improve performance and drive sustainable growth.

Required: MBA or related Master’s degree and at least six years in farm business management or agricultural consulting, plus strong financial analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MBA, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of farm business management or agricultural consulting experience.
• Strong financial analysis, strategic planning and business development in agriculture.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles in agriculture.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess farm operations including financial performance, production efficiency, and market position.
• Develop strategic business plans, forecasts, and budgets for agricultural clients.
• Advise on sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship.
• Identify opportunities for diversification, market expansion, and efficiency gains.
• Assist clients in securing funding and managing risk.
• Provide guidance on modern agricultural technologies and management systems.
• Deliver workshops and training for farmers on business and sustainability.
• Create reports and presentations communicating findings to clients.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

MBA

Agricultural Economics

Agribusiness Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Farm Business Consultant to join a premier agricultural advisory practice in Sandton. You will deliver business strategy, financial planning and sustainability guidance to diverse farming enterprises, helping owners and managers improve performance and drive sustainable growth.

Required: MBA or related Master’s degree and at least six years in farm business management or agricultural consulting, plus strong financial analysis and communication skills.