The Role:MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBC3A2?C2A2 To assess projects/financing of deals that contribute towards industry developmentC3A2?C2A2 To provide support and expert input in areas of specialisation, both the SBU and other SBUs/parties (where relevant)C3A2?C2A2 Provide strategic and technical expert input towards the achievement of the SBUC3A2??s development strategies/industry development goalsC3A2?C2A2 Perform technical risk analysis in area/s of specialisation on all projects / deals and provide expert opinion on possible risk mitigantsJOB OBJECTIVES:Key functions of the position include:C3A2?C2A2 Technical evaluation/due diligence of business proposals and project plans as well as projects under implementationC3A2?C2A2 Participate in identification, pre-implementation and implementation of projectsC3A2?C2A2 Provide input to project and sector strategies and initiatives in agro processing agricultureC3A2?C2A2 Provision of technical inputs and advice to industry forums, policy debates and the company (for strategy development and other objectives)C3A2?C2A2 To build and maintain a network specialising in technical aspects (existing and expanded)C3A2?C2A2 Report writing and presentationsC3A2?C2A2 Keep up to date with latest industry developmentsSkills Experience:Job RequirementsTECHNICAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESC3A2?C2A209Analysing and Interpretation skillsC3A2?C2A209Relating and Networking skillsC3A2?C2A209Persuading and Influencing skillsC3A2?C2A209Presenting and Communicating Information skillsC3A2?C2A209Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking skillsC3A2?C2A209Negotiating skillsC3A2?C2A209Strategic skillsC3A2?C2A209Risk identification and mitigation skillsQUALIFICATIONS:C3A2?C2A209BSc in Agriculture with a post-graduate such as a an MBA/MBLC3A2?C2A209Further studies in agriculture, soil science and animal husbandry will be an added advantageKNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE:C3A2?C2A2099 - 10 years industry/sectors operational experience (e.g. horticulture, livestock, crops)C3A2?C2A209Real practical agricultural project experience C3A2?? must be able to walk on a farm and make holistic recommendations on the required interventions to make it work or determining yields projections under different circumstancesC3A2?C2A209Understand and review models of proposed financial implications of a dealC3A2?C2A209Detailed analysis of all technical aspects of a transactionC3A2?C2A209Computer packages (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)