Minimum requirements

• B.Com or equivalent degree
• A postgraduate qualification, such as an Honours degree, MBA, or Master's, would be advantageous.
• 10 years experience in financial products and lending, preferably within the agricultural sector is essential.
• Previous management experience is essential

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the financial performance of the business, reviewing and managing revenue, expenses, and profitability against the allocated budget.
• Drive cross-selling and expand market reach by acquiring new clients.
• Develop and Execute Marketing Strategies in collaborating with the Management Team (MANCO) to implement effective marketing strategies.
• Manage Agricultural Debtors client portfolios by ensuring timely completion of credit reviews and new credit applications, monitoring portfolio performance, and managing arrears.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to MANCO on portfolio health.
• Oversee the corporate identity of AFGRI Financial Solutions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and skills transfer to a diverse team.

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Mindset
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Credit Assessment
• Financial Product acumen
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to manage a diverse team of people
• Excellent communication skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Business and Customer orientation
• Negotiating Skills
• Positive Mindset
• Stress management
• Analytical skills
• Problem analysis

Closing date: 31 October 2024

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy

Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.  

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. 

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.