Agricultural Development Projects Manager – VKB Transformation

Bloemfontein, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 9 Nov 2026

Job Overview

The VKB Group – an agricultural company spanning farm inputs, processing, logistics, storage and national and international market channels, with regional brands VKB, GWK and NTK – is appointing an Agricultural Development Projects Manager at its head office in Reitz, Free State (applications close 17 November 2026). VKB Agricultural Development supports sustainable new farmers by combining sound business planning, appropriate funding and financing, responsible credit management and strong stakeholder relationships on projects at national level.

The manager helps turn development opportunities into structured, financeable and sustainable agricultural projects – developing credible business plans, driving well-prepared funding applications, analysing cash flows, supporting credit and financing decisions and engaging clients, funders and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop business plans for agricultural development opportunities and projects
Prepare and coordinate funding applications
Coordinate agricultural development projects from planning through implementation
Monitor project requirements, priorities and key deliverables
Evaluate cash flows and financial information supporting business plans and financing decisions
Support credit management activities associated with development projects
Coordinate appropriate project financing processes
Maintain productive relationships with agricultural development clients
Engage professionally with government stakeholders and other role players
Coordinate information between clients, funders and stakeholders and apply project management principles

Required Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant Agricultural or Management field
Relevant experience in the agricultural sector
Relevant experience in business planning
Relevant experience in agricultural finance and credit management
Relevant experience in stakeholder relations; established government networks advantageous
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills & Requirements

Agricultural EconomicsBusiness PlanningProject ManagementFunding ApplicationsCash Flow AnalysisCredit ManagementAgricultural FinanceStakeholder ManagementFinancial AnalysisGovernment RelationsMicrosoft Excel