Job Summary
GROUP CEO/CFO
Geographical Area: Stellenbosch, Western-Cape
Industry: Agriculture
Remuneration Package: Market Related
Starting date: As soon as possible
The purpose of the role: To provide strategic leadership and overall direction for a vertically integrated citrus and fruit agribusiness spanning farming, packing, processing, trading, logistics, marketing, and asset management. The suitable candidate is accountable for driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation by aligning commercial strategy, capital allocation, and stakeholder relationships across global markets.
The role ensures profitability and resilience through disciplined expansion, acquisitions, and innovation, while maintaining strong governance, investor confidence, and environmental and social sustainability within the citrus value chain.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: •CA(SA) plus MBA with a minimum of 5 yrs commercial fruit production i.e. apples, pears, plus a minimum of 5 yrs Citrus experience at executive level
ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Experience:
1. Commercially astute leadership
2. Accuracy /High Integrity / Transparency / ethical rigor
3. Resilient / data driven decision maker / able to handle conflict constructively
4. Analytical / Critical thinker / data driven decision maker
5. Excellent communication – Executive Board level
6. Adept in negotiation, capital raising and investor dialogue.