MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB<\/p>\n
\tTo provide support to farmers beyond financing, through the implementation of grower programmes aimed at increasing the chances of sustainable success of the Bank\u2019s new and existing clients through partnership programmes.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nGrower Programme Development and Implementation<\/p>\n
\tDevelops Grower Programmes for farmers, within the ambit of partnership programmes; for specified commodities.
\n\tEstablishes relationships with off-takers and leverages their expertise and the market networks to support the growth and success of farmers.
\n\tCollaborate with off-taker and other strategic partners to develop grower programmes.
\n\tIdentifies Agri supplier aggregators, mega farmers and micro farmers to create market access for and to support the development of low-scale farmers.
\n\tFacilitate development of grower programmes models which will enable development farmers to deliver on market access opportunities.<\/p>\n
Establish Farmer Development Programmes and Implementation<\/p>\n
\tSupport Pre and Post Investment manager to develop pre and post investment support plan, pre and post investment programme and pre and post investment initiatives, integrating grower programme support.
\n\tSupport Pre and Post Investment manager to development tailor-made pre and post investment support programme for development farmers and aggregators that are supported through the partnership initiatives.
\n\tDrive development of farmer development programme, farmer development plans and farmer development initiatives
\n\tWorks collaboratively across functions within the bank to farmer development models..<\/p>\n
Support Implementation of Pre-and Post-Support Programme<\/p>\n
\tSupport Pre and Post Investment manager to develop pre and post investment support plan, pre and post investment programme and pre and post investment initiatives, integrating grower programme support.
\n\tSupport Pre and Post Investment manager to development tailor-made pre and post investment support programme for development farmers and aggregators that are supported through the partnership initiatives.
\n\tSupport Pre and Post Investment manager to implement pre and post investment to development farmers and aggregators.
\n\tSupport Pre and Post Investment Manager to conduct of pre investment support needs analysis on funded development farmers and aggregators that are supported through the partnership initiatives, through integrating grower programme support.<\/p>\n
Agriculture Ecosystem Collaboration and Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tBuild, foster and maintain consistent, effective and strong relationships with key industry role players and strengthen relationships.
\n\tSpecial focus on partners that have similar development objectives with the Bank, such as Government Departments, Development Finance Institutions, Other Sponsor Funders, and Intermediaries.
\n\tStay up to date with Agri initiatives and developments and further strengthen the relationship to assess further business opportunities to promote long term mutually beneficial relationships.
\n\tParticipate in marketing events, whether hosted or invited.<\/p>\n
Internal Land Bank Business Units Collaborations<\/p>\n
\tSeamlessly collaborate across Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance to develop and execute an integrated approach to grower programme, leveraging the array of assets and capabilities in other parts of the Land Bank.
\n\tTo lead, participate in and support cross-functional teams across Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance to drive and scale grower programme, in collaboration with external stakeholders.
\n\tTo work closely with the Land Bank Agricultural Economics and Advisory business unit in defining grower programme strategies and interventions, and subsequently leverage the technical support of the Agricultural Economics and Advisory business unit deliver grower programme and strategies.
\n\tTo work closely with the Land Bank Credit Risk business unit to develop and integrate risk mitigation into the grower programme strategies and interventions, and subsequently leverage the technical support of the Credit Risk business unit deliver risk migration interventions within the grower programme.<\/p>\n
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDegree in Commerce \/ Science \/ Agriculture
\n\t3 years\u2019 experience at management level
\n\t7 years\u2019 experience at specialist level as agronomy or grower support<\/p>\n
Critical Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAgriculture Ecosystem Stakeholder and client management
\n\tFarmer development and technical support
\n\tGrower Programme Development
\n\tGrower Programme Operationalising strategy
\n\tLegislative and regulatory context<\/p>\n
Additional Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of PFMA
\n\tKnowledge of Land Bank Act
\n\tKnowledge Banking Products
\n\tKnowledge of Agricultural Operations<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/landbank.co.za\/Pages\/Home.aspx ) or<\/p>\n
landbank.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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