Agriculture Specialist: Origination - Polokwane, South Africa - Fempower Personnel

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Polokwane, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Are you passionate about advancing agriculture and contributing to sustainable farming practices? Our client in the banking sector is seeking an


Agriculture Specialist:
Origination to be based in Polokwane, Limpopo. This is your chance to make a difference in the agricultural sector, supporting both commercial and emerging farmers.


Key Responsibilities:
As an

Agriculture Specialist:
Origination, you will play a crucial role in evaluating the business case viability of financing customers. Your responsibilities will include providing specialist inputs, conducting on-site visits, and offering ongoing technical advice to the provincial team.


Key performance areas include:
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Specialist Inputs into Business Case Viability:

  • Provide support to Commercial Bankers in structuring financial solutions.
  • Conduct detailed assessments of potential business transactions.
  • Determine the development phase of farming ventures and assess relevant conditions.
  • Conduct onsite visits for asset valuation and viability evaluation.
  • Make recommendations on financing requests and terms.
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Provincial Agricultural Knowledge Database and Knowledge Sharing:

  • Collect and process information related to property, production costs, profit margins, and more.
  • Maintain an uptodate database and share knowledge at a divisional level.
  • Contribute information to the national agricultural specialists' database.
  • Transfer knowledge to empower the team's understanding of the technical context.
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Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Participate in agricultural events, contribute to research, and represent Land Bank in relevant forums.
  • Ensure stakeholders are aware of Land Bank's products and principles related to agricultural financing.
  • Stay informed about provincial initiatives and strengthen relationships for future business opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:


  • A relevant 3year qualification in Agriculture or equivalent.
  • 5 years of experience in Agricultural Extension Services or Agricultural businesses, Coops, or similar organizations.

Critical Competencies:


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge/experience of financial and business analytical principles, tools, and systems.
  • Familiarity with property valuation principles, agricultural economics, risk management, and lending/credit assessment principles.
  • Financial and business acumen.

Additional Requirements:


  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Stay updated on agricultural economic trends.
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