Mkushi Area, Central Province – Zambia: This is a hands-on field leadership role. The successful candidate will take ownership of agronomic standards from programme design through to implementation, working directly with field teams and farm managers to achieve consistent, high-quality execution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Degree or diploma in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Protection or a related agricultural discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant practical experience in commercial crop production; experience in large-scale irrigated
• farming is an advantage.
• Sound working knowledge of crop protection products, integrated pest management, soil fertility and crop nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise application quality, calibrate equipment and train field personnel.
• Strong record-keeping, computer literacy, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly between farm locations.
• Experience with potatoes, seed production or macadamias will be advantageous; familiarity with Zambian farming
• conditions is desirable.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 
Crop protection and nutrition:

• Oversee the design, scheduling, implementation and evaluation of crop protection and plant nutrition programmes across all crops and locations.

Field execution:

• Work alongside spray, fertilizer and planting teams; verify application timing, rates, calibration, coverage, product handling and planting quality.

Crop monitoring:

• Conduct frequent field inspections; identify pest, disease, weed and nutritional issues early and coordinate corrective actions.

Operational standards:

• Develop, implement, maintain and audit practical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for agronomic operations.

Training:

• Coach scouts, operators, supervisors and field teams to strengthen technical skills, safety, accountability and consistency.

Stock management:

• Plan input requirements, monitor crop protection and fertilizer stocks, reconcile usage and coordinate with stores and procurement to prevent shortages and wastage.

Records and reporting:

• Maintain accurate field, application and inventory records; provide timely, clear reports and recommendations to farm managers and senior management.

Continuous improvement:

• Investigate performance gaps, improve field systems and help evaluate new agronomic practices and technologies.

 
 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted