Operations Manager - Precision Farming and Agtech
Executive Placements · Lichtenburg, North West
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- Must have a recognised agricultural qualification at NQF Level 8 in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Precision Agriculture or a related discipline
- A masters degree in agriculture or a related discipline, MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business, Commercial or Strategic Management, or a Project Management qualification would be advantageous
- Professional registration with SACNASP where applicable
- Training in digital agriculture, GIS, data analytics, innovation management or technology commercialisation is preferred
- Minimum 10 years progressive experience in agriculture, agricultural services, AgTech or a related sector
- Must have at least 5 years senior management experience
- Experience developing or commercialising agricultural products, technologies or advisory services would be beneficial
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary agricultural, professional, commercial and technical teams
- Experience working with commercial producers and managing strategic customer relationships would be preferred
- Demonstrated responsibility for revenue growth, profitability, budgeting, cost management and business development
- Experience implementing strategy, leading organisational change and improving operational performance would be desirable
- Exposure to precision agriculture, GIS, remote sensing, agricultural drones or digital agriculture would be an added advantage
- Strategic and systems thinking, with executive-level leadership and decision-making
- Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving, with sound judgement under pressure
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ethical leadership and professional integrity
- Must have a valid drivers licence
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Developing and executing the AgTech strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Providing strategic and operational leadership across Agricultural Intelligence and Specialist Services, Precision Farming, GIS and spatial intelligence.
- Overseeing agronomy, soil science, animal production, irrigation and data-driven advisory services.
- Providing strategic oversight of the Drone and Precision Technology Business.
- Taking accountability for revenue growth, profitability, budgeting and cost management across the portfolio.
- Ensuring the long-term financial sustainability and commercial performance of AgTech and Agricultural Services.
- Developing commercially viable agricultural products, services and customer solutions.
- Leading research, innovation, technology evaluation and the commercialisation of new opportunities.
- Building and maintaining strategic relationships with producers, technology suppliers, re
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