Livestock Commission Agent

Bkb-Ltd; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BKB in Swellendam is seeking an experienced Commission Agent to market livestock, procure auctions, and build strong client relationships, while supporting colleagues at auctions and handling ad hoc tasks. The role emphasizes professional, effective, and innovative services to maintain a positive image.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12 or a related Diploma/Degree, is fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and has a valid driver’s license with a proactive, goal-driven work approach and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years experience in a Livestock marketing environment or relevant Diploma/Degree is recommended.
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s license and good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services.
• Marketing of livestock.
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability.
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions.
• Classing of livestock.
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes.
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing.
• Provide excellent customer services.

Skills

Sales & negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

Driver's license

Independence

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BKB is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Commission Agent in the areas of who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for procurement of auctions, out-of-hand-transactions, assisting fellow colleagues at auctions and other ad hoc tasks. To ensure a positive image of the organisation through professional, effective and innovative services.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12 with atleast 3 years experience in a Livestock marketing environment or relevant Diploma/Degree is recommended.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
  
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English
  
• Valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Marketing of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services