CEO - Agriculture

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001395/EV

Date posted:

Friday, February 21, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

An established distributor of crop protection chemicals is seeking an experienced CEO with specific expertise in the South African crop protection industry to lead company operations, strategy development, and fiscal management, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, building stakeholder relationships, promoting company culture, and ensuring legal compliance and industry knowledge.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary education
Formal managerial training as well as experience in senior management, preferably in the agricultural industry, is essential
Must have knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, as well as general finance and budgeting
Ability to build consensus and relationships among stakeholders
An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices are essential
Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, together with excellent communication and public speaking skills
Must be able to quickly understand new issues, make decisions, and inspire confidence while building trust
Strong ability to work under pressure, manage workload effectively, and delegate tasks as needed
Proven negotiation skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing inspired leadership, overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure the desired results, consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the company.
Developing high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives, while overseeing the development and implementation of operational policies and a strategic plan.
Maintaining a strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles to oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
Reporting to the board of directors and keeping them informed.
Acting as the primary spokesperson for the company, building trust relations with key partners and stakeholders, and serving as the point of contact for important shareholders.
Developing the company’s culture and overall vision by creating an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.
Assuring all legal and regulatory documents are filed.
Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations.
Identifying and addressing problems and opportunities for the company.
Building alliances and partnerships with other organizations, maintaining a deep knowledge of the markets and the industry of the company.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

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