About Goldenlay

Goldenlay is Zambia’s leading producer of table eggs, committed to excellence in sustainable agriculture. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Arable Crop Farm Supervisor to help oversee our row cropping operations.

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the planning, execution, and performance of row cropping operations (maize, soya beans, wheat).

Help manage our commercial-scale farm and the cropping team.

Operate and maintain center pivot irrigation systems effectively.

Ensure optimal use and servicing of all farm machinery – including tractors, planters, sprayers, and combine harvesters.

Provide hands-on mechanical support and technical direction for all agricultural equipment.

Help with budgeting, input planning, and cost control measures to ensure profitability.

Help oversee land preparation, planting, spraying, fertilization, harvesting, and storage logistics.

Manage, train, and motivate a team of operators, and seasonal workers.

Maintain accurate records and timely reporting as required.

Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and labor regulations.

Conduct field scouting, yield tracking, and soil health monitoring.

Help manage and supervise expansion to 650ha of irrigation from current 164ha.

Farm expansion projects including:

• New dam construction
• Bush clearing
• Pivot installation
• Land development and drainage

Required Qualifications & Experience

A degree or diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial row cropping, including direct supervisory responsibilities for large-scale operations.

Proven experience supervising center pivots and other irrigation systems.

Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to maintain and troubleshoot farm machinery - John Deere equipment.

Proficient in daily planning, and agronomic record keeping.

Able to operate all farming equipment including tractors, planter, spray rigs and combine harvesters.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Must be hands-on, proactive, and capable of working independently under pressure.

Reporting Line

This position reports directly to the General Manager and to the Directors.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

On-site accommodation

An opportunity to contribute to one of Zambia’s most respected agri-businesses

• Full responsibility for the planning, execution, and performance of row cropping operations (maize, soya beans, wheat).
• Help manage our commercial-scale farm and the cropping team.
• Operate and maintain center pivot irrigation systems effectively.
• Ensure optimal use and servicing of all farm machinery – including tractors, planters, sprayers, and combine harvesters.
• Provide hands-on mechanical support and technical direction for all agricultural equipment.
• Help with budgeting, input planning, and cost control measures to ensure profitability.
• Help oversee land preparation, planting, spraying, fertilization, harvesting, and storage logistics.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of operators, and seasonal workers.
• Maintain accurate records and timely reporting as required.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Conduct field scouting, yield tracking, and soil health monitoring.
• Help manage and supervise expansion to 650ha of irrigation from current 164ha.
• Farm expansion projects including: New dam construction, Bush clearing, Pivot installation, Land development and drainage.

• Mechanical knowledge and ability to maintain and troubleshoot farm machinery - John Deere equipment.
• Proficient in daily planning, and agronomic record keeping.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and capable of working independently under pressure.

• A degree or diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial row cropping, including direct supervisory responsibilities for large-scale operations.
• Proven experience supervising center pivots and other irrigation systems.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to maintain and troubleshoot farm machinery - John Deere equipment.
• Proficient in daily planning, and agronomic record keeping.
• Able to operate all farming equipment including tractors, planter, spray rigs and combine harvesters.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be hands-on, proactive, and capable of working independently under pressure.