Livestock Trainee Commission Agent / Loadmaster

BKB Ltd; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking a Livestock Trainee Commission Agent/Loadmaster to manage livestock procurement and marketing. The candidate will handle auction responsibilities, including receiving and offloading animals. Strong sales, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a valid driver’s license. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in the livestock marketing environment and fluency in both Afrikaans and English. Competitive compensation is provided in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in Livestock marketing environment.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and PDP (Public Driver's Permit).

Responsibilities

• Procurement of livestock for auctions.
• Marketing of livestock to ensure growth in market share.
• Effective logistics and administrative processes for auctions.
• Manage and organize auction site operations.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Education

Grade 12

Relevant Diploma/Degree

Job description

BKB is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Livestock Trainee Commission Agent/Loadmaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for the receipt and offloading of livestock, as well as building pens, etc. Special stud auctions and to ensure that all auctions run smoothly. In addision, the candidate will also be responsible for the marketing of livestock, procurement of auctions, out-of-hand transactions and assisting their fellow colleagues at auctions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years’ experience in 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 literacyDecision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans & English
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit) is compulsory

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.
• Responsible for receiving and offloading of animals where necessary
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services
• General auction site organization and related functions
• Management of wages employees