Livestock Trainee Commission Agent/ Loadmaster at BKB Ltd

Job Description

• BKB is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Livestock Trainee Commission Agent/Loadmaster.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the receipt and offloading of livestock, as well as building pens, etc. Special stud auctions and to ensure that all auctions run smoothly. In addision, the candidate will also be responsible for the marketing of livestock, procurement of auctions, out-of-hand transactions and assisting their fellow colleagues at auctions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years’ experience in Livestock marketing environment or Relevant Diploma/Degree is recommended

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans & English
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit) is compulsory

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Marketing of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes.
• Responsible for receiving and offloading of animals where necessary
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services
• General auction site organization and related functions
• Management of wages employees