Seed Inspector
2026-01-30T09:30:35+00:00
Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy Limited
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FULL_TIME
Provincial Towns
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Farming & Outdoors, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist
2026-02-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Purpose
The Seed Inspector will be responsible for seed certification, seed testing, phytosanitary inspection, regulatory seed inspection and official seed inspection. Ensures that the laboratory meets quality and customer expectations in a timely and effective manner while in compliance with corporate quality, environmental, Health & Safety requirements. overseeing quality phytosanitary and certification field inspections, drawing official samples while enforcing federal and state regulations and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;
Conduct Inspections for crop genetic purity, pests, diseases, noxious weed contamination, and confirmation of truthful and lawful labelling of the marketed seed crop.
Inspectors will inspect combined acres of seed crops including beans, clover, corn, flax, turf grass, forage and native grasses, peas, rapeseed, woody plants, and numerous other small-seeded vegetables.
Ensure that all Seed Growers have valid contracts and ensure compliance.
Prepare samples for testing, planting, and evaluating for areas trained and accredited for
Directly supervise Seed Analyst Trainees and Lab Technicians
Certify crops in the field, conduct phytosanitary inspections for specified diseases, may inspect conditioning plants, and conduct seed control inspections according to State and Federal seed production laws.
Capture field observations online via a mobile device to create reports.
Complete assigned duties during inclement weather including but not limited to summer heat, rain, and wind.
Keep abreast of any developments in seed production and legislation and advise seed growers accordingly.
Make numerous contacts with seed industry stakeholders and must follow established ethical practices to promote good public relations.
Ensures that all staff under their supervision or operating in their work areas, are aware of the occupational health and safety risks of the area and are using personal protective equipment as necessary.
Take action to prevent a nonconformance from reaching a client.
Identify and report quality problems in processes to the Quality System.
Control further processing until the problem is corrected.
Recommend or provide solutions to non-conformances
Manage relations with Ministry of Agriculture inspectors
Required Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
A high level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills (verbal and written).
Ability to read and comprehend labels and instructions.
Must be a dependable and reliable individual
Team Player
Good Listener
Flexible
Sober and Open Minded
Excellent time management skills
Excellent Problem Solving Skills
Experience with online data entry.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced Diploma or Degree in Agriculture / Agri-Business Management or related field
Must have at least a minimum of 4-5 in Seed Inspection and Analysis in the field
Must have a Valid Seed Inspectors License (this is a must)
Must have a vast knowledge of seed certification regulations, seed law
enforcement standards, familiarity with diseases, and weeds found in
crops.
Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision.
Must be conversant with the Zambian Geographical and Climatic Conditions
Experience in agriculture and familiarity with processing, marketing
and testing of agricultural commodities will be an added advantage
Must be Conversant with the Zambian Major Local Languages
Valid Manual Vehicle Driver’s License
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
* Conduct Inspections for crop genetic purity, pests, diseases, noxious weed contamination, and confirmation of truthful and lawful labelling of the marketed seed crop. * Inspect combined acres of seed crops including beans, clover, corn, flax, turf grass, forage and native grasses, peas, rapeseed, woody plants, and numerous other small-seeded vegetables. * Ensure that all Seed Growers have valid contracts and ensure compliance. * Prepare samples for testing, planting, and evaluating for areas trained and accredited for * Directly supervise Seed Analyst Trainees and Lab Technicians * Certify crops in the field, conduct phytosanitary inspections for specified diseases, may inspect conditioning plants, and conduct seed control inspections according to State and Federal seed production laws. * Capture field observations online via a mobile device to create reports. * Complete assigned duties during inclement weather including but not limited to summer heat, rain, and wind. * Keep abreast of any developments in seed production and legislation and advise seed growers accordingly. * Make numerous contacts with seed industry stakeholders and must follow established ethical practices to promote good public relations. * Ensures that all staff under their supervision or operating in their work areas, are aware of the occupational health and safety risks of the area and are using personal protective equipment as necessary. * Take action to prevent a nonconformance from reaching a client. * Identify and report quality problems in processes to the Quality System. * Control further processing until the problem is corrected. * Recommend or provide solutions to non-conformances * Manage relations with Ministry of Agriculture inspectors
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) * A high level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details * Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills (verbal and written). * Ability to read and comprehend labels and instructions. * Must be a dependable and reliable individual * Team Player * Good Listener * Flexible * Sober and Open Minded * Excellent time management skills * Excellent Problem Solving Skills * Experience with online data entry.
* Advanced Diploma or Degree in Agriculture / Agri-Business Management or related field * Must have at least a minimum of 4-5 in Seed Inspection and Analysis in the field * Must have a Valid Seed Inspectors License (this is a must) * Must have a vast knowledge of seed certification regulations, seed law enforcement standards, familiarity with diseases, and weeds found in crops. * Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision. * Must be conversant with the Zambian Geographical and Climatic Conditions * Experience in agriculture and familiarity with processing, marketing and testing of agricultural commodities will be an added advantage * Must be Conversant with the Zambian Major Local Languages * Valid Manual Vehicle Driver’s License
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Vacancy title:
Seed Inspector
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Farming & Outdoors, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist]
Jobs at:
Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Duty Station:
Provincial Towns | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Seed Inspector will be responsible for seed certification, seed testing, phytosanitary inspection, regulatory seed inspection and official seed inspection. Ensures that the laboratory meets quality and customer expectations in a timely and effective manner while in compliance with corporate quality, environmental, Health & Safety requirements. overseeing quality phytosanitary and certification field inspections, drawing official samples while enforcing federal and state regulations and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;
Conduct Inspections for crop genetic purity, pests, diseases, noxious weed contamination, and confirmation of truthful and lawful labelling of the marketed seed crop.
Inspectors will inspect combined acres of seed crops including beans, clover, corn, flax, turf grass, forage and native grasses, peas, rapeseed, woody plants, and numerous other small-seeded vegetables.
Ensure that all Seed Growers have valid contracts and ensure compliance.
Prepare samples for testing, planting, and evaluating for areas trained and accredited for
Directly supervise Seed Analyst Trainees and Lab Technicians
Certify crops in the field, conduct phytosanitary inspections for specified diseases, may inspect conditioning plants, and conduct seed control inspections according to State and Federal seed production laws.
Capture field observations online via a mobile device to create reports.
Complete assigned duties during inclement weather including but not limited to summer heat, rain, and wind.
Keep abreast of any developments in seed production and legislation and advise seed growers accordingly.
Make numerous contacts with seed industry stakeholders and must follow established ethical practices to promote good public relations.
Ensures that all staff under their supervision or operating in their work areas, are aware of the occupational health and safety risks of the area and are using personal protective equipment as necessary.
Take action to prevent a nonconformance from reaching a client.
Identify and report quality problems in processes to the Quality System.
Control further processing until the problem is corrected.
Recommend or provide solutions to non-conformances
Manage relations with Ministry of Agriculture inspectors
Required Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
A high level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills (verbal and written).
Ability to read and comprehend labels and instructions.
Must be a dependable and reliable individual
Team Player
Good Listener
Flexible
Sober and Open Minded
Excellent time management skills
Excellent Problem Solving Skills
Experience with online data entry.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced Diploma or Degree in Agriculture / Agri-Business Management or related field
Must have at least a minimum of 4-5 in Seed Inspection and Analysis in the field
Must have a Valid Seed Inspectors License (this is a must)
Must have a vast knowledge of seed certification regulations, seed law
enforcement standards, familiarity with diseases, and weeds found in
crops.
Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision.
Must be conversant with the Zambian Geographical and Climatic Conditions
Experience in agriculture and familiarity with processing, marketing
and testing of agricultural commodities will be an added advantage
Must be Conversant with the Zambian Major Local Languages
Valid Manual Vehicle Driver’s License
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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