Farm Production Managers X2
Job Description
We are a diversified agricultural business located in the heart of Wedza district, just 120 km
southeast of Harare. Our main pillars of production are horticulture, cereals & tobacco,
livestock and agro tourism.
Are you passionate about agriculture, innovation, and making a positive impact?
We are seeking talented and experienced individuals to join our team in key roles that will
drive our future success.
FARM PRODUCTION MANAGERS X 2
These are exciting opportunity for a hands-on and experienced individuals to play a vital role
in our upcoming and thriving agricultural business. The Farm Production Managers will be reporting to the Managing Director. Among other duties the successful candidates will be
responsible for managing tobacco production from seedbed to floor-ready bales, implementing
best agronomic practices, and coordinating rotational and horticulture crops.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tobacco
• Oversee seedbed preparation, both conventional and float systems.
• Plan and supervise land preparation, including opening of new fields.
• Manage the tobacco transplanting process and ensure healthy crop establishment.
• Lead all aspects of tobacco crop management, including reaping.
• Manage and schedule irrigation systems, ensuring efficient use of centre pivots.
• Supervise the loading of harvested tobacco into barns and ensure effective off-
loading, storage, grading, and baling for marketing.
• Coordinate tobacco curing using Rocket barns, Chongololo, and Tunnel systems.
• Responsible for sourcing general labour force in consultation with the HR Manager.
• Lead and manage a team of field supervisors, tractor operators, and general farm
workers to meet production targets.
• Plan and manage the production of open field and greenhouse horticultural crops.
• Supervise horticulture seedbed, planting, fertigation, weeding, pest and disease
management, and harvesting activities.
• Maintain accurate field records including planting dates, input usage, spray records,
and yield data.
• Ensure timely scouting, spraying, pruning, and crop nutrition to maximize yields and
maintain produce quality.
• Preparation and generation of the departmental capex and operating budget.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Possess a degree in Crop Science, or equivalent degree from a from a reputable
institution.
• A master’s degree is a plus.
• Hold a valid Class 4 driver’s license.
• Have at least 5 years of proven experience in managing medium scale to large scale
tobacco and cereal crops production.
• Must have experience of not less than 5 years in using the following methods of tobacco
curing: Rocket barns, Chongololo and Tunnel.
• Proven leadership in managing over 100 farm workers.
• Demonstrate excellent report writing skills.
• Possess a high level of maturity, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Be willing to live and work on the farm (essential).
• Ready to be part of ICT driven team.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV and certified
academic certificates by August 22, 2025.
Email: gffvacancy@gmail.com
Subject: Farm Production Manager Application
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted