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Job Details
Division
Timber
Business Unit
Marketing
Minimum experience
Associate
Company primary industry
Agriculture
Job functional area
Marketing
Job Description
TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Marketer: Timber within the Timber division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.
Job Summary
This role involves managing timber marketing activities, supporting suppliers and agents, coordinating orders and deliveries, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining accurate pricing, ticketing, payment and compliance processes. The role combines market development, operational coordination, supplier service, reporting and field-based engagement.
Responsibilities and Duties
Manage and maintain supplier, landowner, contractor, market, mapping, compartment, and related operational information to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
Provide administrative and operational support
Administer and maintain Chain of Custody (COC), Due Diligence System (DDS), EUDR, and certification-related information, records, reconciliations, and compliance requirements
Compile, update, and manage supplier, contractor, market, and sub-agent agreements, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and current
Prepare and maintain supplier tracking reports, control lists, and other operational and compliance-related reports
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of supplier, contractor, and market records, including the collection and verification of all required documentation
Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records, compiling required information, and assisting with audit preparation and follow-up actions
Manage CAR reports, training records, IMS updates, system-related changes, and other administrative processes supporting compliance and operational requirements
Capture and maintain meeting minutes, correspondence, and documentation, ensuring information is readily available to support business, marketing, and compliance activities
Manage timber pricing and price adjustments for corporate suppliers, farmers and agents, including approvals, signatures and system updates
Coordinate supplier tickets, ticket requests, allocation registers, weighbridge documentation and follow-up on outstanding tickets
Plan monthly volume requirements, distribute market orders, schedule deliveries and follow up daily to ensure orders are fulfilled
Grow local and export market opportunities while responding to additional market requirements and maintaining strong customer relationships
Support suppliers, agents and farmers with enquiries, statements, remittances, payment queries, onboarding documents and walk-in assistance
Verify contractor deductions, cash-account statements and invoicing information; resolve discrepancies between suppliers and markets
Prepare monthly tracking, forecasting and operational reports, memos and management updates
Maintain supplier, contractor, transporter and loading-point information across registers and business systems, including AS400-related setup
Complete compliance administration and field verification, including EUDR, chain-of-custody records, polygons, farmer and agent site visits, and annual agent audits
Support standing-plantation activities, including enumerations, offers, stump-to-mill operations, safety meetings and audits
Liaise with all markets to ensure orders and quality is acceptable
Liaise with all Timber mills to ensure raw material delivery requirements are met
Be prepared to work after hours when necessary
Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day
Assist with Certification and COC implementation with suppliers
Qualifications and Skills
Matric / Grade 12
Relevant Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related field
3–5 years’ relevant administrative/practical experience within a forestry, timber, agricultural, supply chain, compliance or related environment
Experience with pricing, delivery coordination, contractor deductions, invoicing and supplier payment processes
Knowledge of COC, certification processes, DDS, EUDR or related compliance systems (advantageous)
Sound understanding of administrative systems, reporting and record management
Strong spreadsheet, reporting and administrative skills
Experience with ERP or legacy business systems experience (advantageous)
Proficient in MS Office suite
Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Team player with strong relationship-building skills
Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) (advantageous)
Trilingual (Afrikaans, English & German) (advantageous)
Valid driver’s license (Code 08)
Willing to travel
Valid Passport (advantageous)
Take the next step in your career with TWK Agri, a trusted leader in agriculture and beyond.
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