Chief Executive Office (CEO)

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Position Overview
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization in advancing the agricultural marketing sector in South Africa. The CEO will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the NAMC effectively fulfils its mandate and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)/MBL will be an advantage, and a PhD in Agriculture Economics will be an added advantage. Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership roles within the agricultural sector or related industries. Proven track record in strategic planning and execution, with experience in organizational management, and leading teams in complex environments. Strong understanding of agricultural marketing, policies, and regulations. Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
NB: More information about this position is available on our website: under Careers.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV’s, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, qualifications and contact information for three (3) references. The NAMC is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Further details about the positions is in the NAMC website under the portal NAMC Careers. Closing date: 30 March 2025.
Candidates who previously applied should re-apply for the position.
Email your applications to:
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualifications verification. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): and ‘hereby consent for NAMC to process your personal information as part of the recruitment process’, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
For further enquiries, please contact Nikki Hynch on tel. or