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Job Title

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

ADAHRM 03/06/2026

5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg

L14 (DPSA Salary Scale)

3 Years (Fixed Term Contract)

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

• Must have completed Matric.
• NQF Level 7 Degree
• A Master’s Degree Qualification in Agriculture/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Development Management Studies/Project Management/Financial Management or relevant field of study, would be an added advantage
• A valid driver’s license.

• 5 years or more senior managerial working experience preferably within the public sector, or private sector.
• Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of partnership agreements with various stakeholders.

• Knowledge and experience of financial, market/price and risk analysis in the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors.
• Knowledge and experience in the formulation and implementation of agricultural/agribusiness development strategies and approaches.
• Networking with stakeholders and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Government’s land reform Programme and post transfer business processes.
• Provide advice to the CEO and Board on key issues and make recommendations on business decisions. Extensive programme and project management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts. Extensive networks within the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors both nationally and internationally

• Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure effective management of the unit.
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
• Conduct regular performance review of staff to encourage personal development.
• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically.

• Technical implementation support
• Project implementation support
• Work with Partners and Donors in Specific Programmes
• Facilitation of value chain opportunities for Black Commercial Farmers
• Effective utilization of resources
• Stakeholder management
• Programme and project management
• Contract management
• Performance reporting
• Development and implementation of operational systems, policies and procedures

• All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement;
• ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
• Preference will be given to members of designated group
• Must be a South African citizen, preferably understanding the dynamics of KZN agricultural sector
• Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity.