Divisional Director – AGRI Operations
FMCG / Food & Bev /Agri
Gauteng – South Africa
An exceptional leadership opportunity exists for a commercially astute and operationally hands-on Divisional Director to take full accountability for a multi-business-unit AGRI operation. With oversight across rearing farms, breeder farms, abattoirs, sales, marketing, finance, HR, and logistics. You will lead the integrated value chain to achieve long-term sustainability, commercial growth, and operational excellence.
As a key executive team member, you will drive strategic execution, people performance, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-site environment. This role demands deep technical insight into broiler production and processing and the financial and leadership agility needed to scale the business in line with Group objectives.
This is a high-impact executive role for a decisive, values-driven leader with the operational credibility, vision, and resilience to deliver results across the Agri supply chain. You will be entrusted with shaping the division’s strategic direction while ensuring day-to-day performance, profitability, compliance, and long-term viability.
Key Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Agricultural or Business Management (MBA advantageous)
- 10+ years’ experience in senior leadership, including 6+ years heading operations in a poultry or animal protein environment
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end operational structures across production, abattoir, sales, logistics, and people management
- Strong financial, commercial, and strategic planning acumen
- Track record in building high-performing teams and succession plans
- Expert knowledge of food safety, biosecurity, quality systems, and HSE compliance
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
