Regional Manager
Afgri
2026/02/26   Western Cape

Job Ref #: AO-2270
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
AFGRI Grain Management seeks a Regional Manager to be based in Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for the profitable and safe management of storage facilities in the region according to industry standards and operational procedures.  Promoting company policies within the region and marketing of services externally
Job Description

Profitable and safe management of storage facilities in the region according to industry standards and operational procedures.  Promoting company policies within the region and marketing of services externally

Job Requirements

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Grade 12
  • Qualified Grain Grader
  • In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 10 years’ experience as a Silo Manager  

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Pro-actively market all silo services/storage capacity and identify opportunities in the area
  • Manage quality and niche market products in the region
  • Monitor correct fumigation procedures during intake of grain
  • Oversee stock control of bulk grain and diverse bag products
  • Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients and timeously resolve client queries and disputes
  • Prepare and manage budget
  • Manage fixed assets per silo/bunker
  • Submit timely monthly and quarterly reporting and feedback on all activities in the region
  • Manage capacity planning and bin allocation to maximise storage periods and ensure effective utilisation of silos and bunkers
  • Identify new business and implement opportunities in the storage environment
  • Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage and monitor employee performance standards, identify training and development needs
  • Ensure that all employees are conversant with company policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance to FRESH audits
  • Conduct site audits to monitor grain intake and dispatch, cash handling and sales

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCE

  • Intermediate to Advanced MS Office proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English and Afrikaans)
  • Compliance, risk and legislative knowledge
  • Technical and financial skills
  • Ability to conduct internal training and awareness

 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Results orientated
  • Innovative/Proactive 
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Team Player
  • Integrity
  • Networking and negotiating
  • Business and customer orientated
  • Planning and organising 

 

Closing Date: 12 March 2026

 

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 this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.

 

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their 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 that you kindly download and read.