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Farm Manager
2025-04-08T06:47:12+00:00
QuadHarvest Farms
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FULL_TIME
Mwanamushinka area
Chibombo
Chibombo
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Management
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-04-20T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
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Job Overview

Quadharvest Farm is seeking a skilled and motivated Farm Manager to take charge of daily farm operations with a primary focus on crop and seedling management. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma in Agriculture/Agronomy and demonstrate hands-on experience in managing seedlings, managing crops and supervising farm operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day farm operations, focusing on the planting, growth, and maintenance of seedlings and crops.
    Plan and implement planting schedules, including seed selection, spacing, depth, and environmental requirements to ensure healthy crop development.
    Monitor soil conditions, irrigation systems, and pest control measures to optimize plant growth and productivity.
    Supervise and support farm staff, offering guidance, delegation, and training to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
    Work collaboratively with the senior management team to design crop production plans and timelines.
    Maintain accurate records on crop performance, seedling development, pest control, watering schedules, and other environmental factors.
    Track and document farm expenses and resource usage.
    Conduct regular inspections of both the nursery and crop fields, identifying any problems early and applying necessary solutions.
    Assist with preparing production reports and updates on progress and performance.
    Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
  • Strong Knowledge of vegetable crop production and management.
  • Proven experience in crop and seedling management, as well as supervising farm activities.
  • Solid understanding of plant biology, soil health, and irrigation techniques.
  • Knowledge of pest and disease control, as well as fertilizer application.
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving ability  and a proactive attitude.
  • Willingness and stamina to work in outdoor, hands-on conditions.
  • Familiarity with farm machinery and tools (advantageous).
  • Good communication skills for effective interaction with staff, management and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Performance-based Opportunity: After 6 months, a successful intern will be considered for a 1-year full employment contract with a revised salary. The contract is subject to renewal.
  • Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for learning and growing within a dynamic, sustainability-focused farming environment.
Oversee day-to-day farm operations, focusing on the planting, growth, and maintenance of seedlings and crops. Plan and implement planting schedules, including seed selection, spacing, depth, and environmental requirements to ensure healthy crop development. Monitor soil conditions, irrigation systems, and pest control measures to optimize plant growth and productivity. Supervise and support farm staff, offering guidance, delegation, and training to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices. Work collaboratively with the senior management team to design crop production plans and timelines. Maintain accurate records on crop performance, seedling development, pest control, watering schedules, and other environmental factors. Track and document farm expenses and resource usage. Conduct regular inspections of both the nursery and crop fields, identifying any problems early and applying necessary solutions. Assist with preparing production reports and updates on progress and performance. Perform other duties as required.
Strong Knowledge of vegetable crop production and management. Proven experience in crop and seedling management, as well as supervising farm activities. Solid understanding of plant biology, soil health, and irrigation techniques. Knowledge of pest and disease control, as well as fertilizer application. Strong leadership and team coordination skills. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude. Willingness and stamina to work in outdoor, hands-on conditions. Familiarity with farm machinery and tools (advantageous). Good communication skills for effective interaction with staff, management and suppliers.
A Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related field from a recognised institution. Strong Knowledge of vegetable crop production and management. Proven experience in crop and seedling management, as well as supervising farm activities. Solid understanding of plant biology, soil health, and irrigation techniques. Knowledge of pest and disease control, as well as fertilizer application. Strong leadership and team coordination skills. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude. Willingness and stamina to work in outdoor, hands-on conditions. Familiarity with farm machinery and tools (advantageous). Good communication skills for effective interaction with staff, management and suppliers. Benefits Performance-based Opportunity: After 6 months, a successful intern will be considered for a 1-year full employment contract with a revised salary. The contract is subject to renewal. Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Professional Development: Opportunities for learning and growing within a dynamic, sustainability-focused farming environment.
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Vacancy title:
Farm Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
QuadHarvest Farms

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 20 2025

Duty Station:
Mwanamushinka area | Chibombo | Chibombo | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Overview

Quadharvest Farm is seeking a skilled and motivated Farm Manager to take charge of daily farm operations with a primary focus on crop and seedling management. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma in Agriculture/Agronomy and demonstrate hands-on experience in managing seedlings, managing crops and supervising farm operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day farm operations, focusing on the planting, growth, and maintenance of seedlings and crops.
    Plan and implement planting schedules, including seed selection, spacing, depth, and environmental requirements to ensure healthy crop development.
    Monitor soil conditions, irrigation systems, and pest control measures to optimize plant growth and productivity.
    Supervise and support farm staff, offering guidance, delegation, and training to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
    Work collaboratively with the senior management team to design crop production plans and timelines.
    Maintain accurate records on crop performance, seedling development, pest control, watering schedules, and other environmental factors.
    Track and document farm expenses and resource usage.
    Conduct regular inspections of both the nursery and crop fields, identifying any problems early and applying necessary solutions.
    Assist with preparing production reports and updates on progress and performance.
    Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
  • Strong Knowledge of vegetable crop production and management.
  • Proven experience in crop and seedling management, as well as supervising farm activities.
  • Solid understanding of plant biology, soil health, and irrigation techniques.
  • Knowledge of pest and disease control, as well as fertilizer application.
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving ability  and a proactive attitude.
  • Willingness and stamina to work in outdoor, hands-on conditions.
  • Familiarity with farm machinery and tools (advantageous).
  • Good communication skills for effective interaction with staff, management and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Performance-based Opportunity: After 6 months, a successful intern will be considered for a 1-year full employment contract with a revised salary. The contract is subject to renewal.
  • Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for learning and growing within a dynamic, sustainability-focused farming environment.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 6

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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  • Interested candidates should submit the following by the 20th of April 2025 at 12pm
  • An updated resume/CV
    A cover letter detailing relevant experience, your interest and how you fit into the position.
    Relevant qualifications (Diploma and grade 12 certificate)
    Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, April 20 2025
Duty Station:  Mwanamushinka area | Chibombo | Chibombo | Zambia
Posted: 08-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-04-2066
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