Marketer: Timber

TWK Agri; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, seeks a Timber Marketer to drive timber marketing activities, support suppliers and agents, coordinate orders and deliveries, and identify new business opportunities.

The role combines market development, operational coordination and field-based engagement, with emphasis on pricing, compliance and timely reporting to strengthen customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ administrative experience within forestry, timber, agricultural or supply chain environment.
• Experience with pricing, delivery coordination, contractor deductions, invoicing and supplier payments.
• Knowledge of COC, certification processes, DDS, EUDR or related compliance systems (advantageous).
• Strong reporting and record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier, landowner, contractor, market and related operational records.
• Provide administrative and operational support.
• Administer and maintain Chain of Custody (COC), Due Diligence System (DDS), EUDR and certification-related information.
• Compile and manage supplier, contractor, market, and sub-agent agreements with current documents.
• Prepare and maintain supplier tracking reports and control lists.
• Coordinate creation and maintenance of supplier, contractor, and market records with required docs.
• Support audits by maintaining records and assisting with preparation and follow-up actions.
• Manage CAR reports, IMS updates, and system-related changes.
• Capture meeting minutes and correspondence to support activities.
• Manage timber pricing and price adjustments for suppliers, farmers and agents.
• Coordinate supplier tickets and weighbridge documentation; follow up on tickets.
• Plan monthly volume requirements and schedule deliveries.
• Grow local and export market opportunities and maintain customer relationships.
• Support suppliers, agents and farmers with inquiries, remittances and onboarding documents.
• Verify deductions and invoicing information; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly tracking, forecasting and management updates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Team player

Independent worker

Willing to travel

Bilingual English-Afrikaans

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Diploma or Degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Business Admin/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Management/ Commerce

Tools

MS Office

AS400

ERP systems

Job description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Marketer: Timber within the Timber division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

This role involves managing timber marketing activities, supporting suppliers and agents, coordinating orders and deliveries, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining accurate pricing, ticketing, payment and compliance processes. The role combines market development, operational coordination, supplier service, reporting and field-based engagement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and maintain supplier, landowner, contractor, market, mapping, compartment, and related operational information to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Provide administrative and operational support
• Administer and maintain Chain of Custody (COC), Due Diligence System (DDS), EUDR, and certification-related information, records, reconciliations, and compliance requirements
• Compile, update, and manage supplier, contractor, market, and sub-agent agreements, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and current
• Prepare and maintain supplier tracking reports, control lists, and other operational and compliance-related reports
• Coordinate the creation and maintenance of supplier, contractor, and market records, including the collection and verification of all required documentation
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records, compiling required information, and assisting with audit preparation and follow-up actions
• Manage CAR reports, training records, IMS updates, system-related changes, and other administrative processes supporting compliance and operational requirements
• Capture and maintain meeting minutes, correspondence, and documentation, ensuring information is readily available to support business, marketing, and compliance activities
• Manage timber pricing and price adjustments for corporate suppliers, farmers and agents, including approvals, signatures and system updates
• Coordinate supplier tickets, ticket requests, allocation registers, weighbridge documentation and follow up on outstanding tickets
• Plan monthly volume requirements, distribute market orders, schedule deliveries and follow up daily to ensure orders are fulfilled
• Grow local and export market opportunities while responding to additional market requirements and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Support suppliers, agents and farmers with enquiries, statements, remittances, payment queries, onboarding documents and walk-in assistance
• Verify contractor deductions, cash-account statements and invoicing information; resolve discrepancies between suppliers and markets
• Prepare monthly tracking, forecasting and operational reports, memos and management updates
• Maintain supplier, contractor, transporter and loading-point information across registers and business systems, including AS400-related setup
• Complete compliance administration and field verification, including EUDR, chain-of-custody records, polygons, farmer and agent site visits, and annual agent audits
• Support standing-plantation activities, including enumerations, offers, stump-to-mill operations, safety meetings and audits
• Liaise with all markets to ensure orders and quality is acceptable
• Liaise with all Timber mills to ensure raw material delivery requirements are met
• Be prepared to work after hours when necessary
• Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day
• Assist with Certification and COC implementation with suppliers

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related field
• 3–5 years’ relevant administrative/practical experience within a forestry, timber, agricultural, supply chain, compliance or related environment
• Experience with pricing, delivery coordination, contractor deductions, invoicing and supplier payment processes
• Knowledge of COC, certification processes, DDS, EUDR or related compliance systems (advantageous)
• Sound understanding of administrative systems, reporting and record management
• Strong spreadsheet, reporting and administrative skills
• Experience with ERP or legacy business systems experience (advantageous)
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Team player with strong relationship-building skills
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) (advantageous)
• Trilingual (Afrikaans, English & German) (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08)
• Willing to travel
• Valid Passport (advantageous)

TWK Agri supports the principles of Employment Equity and reserves the right to prioritise candidates in line with our Employment Equity targets.