Professional Administrator (Agricultural Sector)

Profile Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in South Africa seeks an experienced Administrator (Agricultural Sector) to oversee operations, financial management and governance. This senior role suits a commercially minded professional with leadership in the agricultural, trust or investment environment.

You will manage day-to-day administration, budgeting, reporting, investor liaison, and service providers, ensuring governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the agricultural or wool industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Administrator, Trust Administration, or Company Administration.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Excellent report writing and minute-taking skills.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management ability.
• Exposure to investment management and financial markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and administration of the organisation.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting.
• Monitor investment portfolio performance and liaise with investment managers.
• Coordinate trustee meetings, agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Manage stakeholder, tenant, service providers, and industry relationships.
• Ensure governance, legislative, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee property maintenance and outsourced projects.
• Supervise support staff and HR-related administration.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, municipalities, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management

Job description

Administrator (Agricultural Sector)

A well-established organisation within the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Administrator to oversee the operational, financial, and governance functions of the organisation. This senior-level role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with strong financial management expertise, leadership ability, and experience within the agricultural, trust, or investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the organisation.

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting.

• Monitor investment portfolio performance and liaise with investment managers.

• Coordinate trustee meetings, agendas, reports, and accurate meeting minutes.

• Manage stakeholder, tenant, service provider, and industry relationships.

• Ensure compliance with governance, legislative, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee property maintenance and outsourced projects.

• Supervise support staff and manage HR-related administration.

• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, municipalities, and external stakeholders.

• Prepare professional reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting or Financial Management.

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the agricultural or wool industry.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Administrator, Trust Administration, or Company Administration role.

• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting experience.

• Excellent report writing and minute-taking skills.

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management ability.

• Exposure to investment management and financial markets is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Excellent analytical and financial acumen.

• High attention to detail and organisational ability.

• Professional communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong governance and compliance awareness.