Chief Executive Officer

Our client, Roodezandt (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is an amalgamation between the Roodezandt and McGregor Co-operative Wineries where both have a proud heritage in the wine industry.

They are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professional as their Chief Executive Officer.

The focus areas of the position include aspects typically covered by an executive, such as the profitability of the shareholders’ respective individual business interests as well as those of the company.

Main duties include:

• The development, together with the Board, of the business strategy, the long-term operational plan and budget and the management thereof
• Increasing long-term shareholder value through the development of new development and strategic projects
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Responsible for the development of the image of the Company
• Overall management of the marketing strategy
• Establishing and developing relationships with key cellar / company stakeholders and other stakeholders
• Human resource management and development
• Product development
• Business development, including the expansion of existing markets and the establishment of new markets
• Productivity, efficiency measures and information systems
• Infrastructure and capacity planning

Requirements:

• B.Comm / MBA or similar tertiary qualification
• At least 8 years’ experience in general management of various business disciplines
• Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of commercial agriculture and specifically marketing
• Must be a strategic thinker and results-oriented person
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a dynamic team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Conflict management skills

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Closing date for applications: 18 February 2022