FARM SUPERVISOR WANTED – MIXED FARM

Location: Luano District, Central Province

Farm Type: Mixed Farm Maize, Soya & Livestock

We are looking for a hard-working, honest and experienced Farm Supervisor to manage daily operations on a growing mixed farm in Luano, Central Province.

This is a hands-on position suited for someone who is disciplined, practical, mobile, and serious about farming as a long-term career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise farm workers and all daily farm activities
• Plan and manage maize and soya production
• Oversee livestock care (feeding, health, housing)
• Organize and supervise land clearing activities
• Supervise ploughing using cattle/oxen
• Assign daily tasks and ensure work is done properly
• Keep simple records (attendance, inputs, production)
• Ensure proper use of seed, fertilizer, feed and equipment
• Maintain discipline and good work culture on the farm
• Move frequently using the farm motorbike to:
  • Buy inputs and supplies
  • Handle farm requirements
  • Coordinate farm activities
• Report progress and challenges to the farm owner/CEO
• Send daily videos and updates to the CEO
• Write and send basic emails to the CEO when required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years practical farming experience
• Experience with maize and/or soya production
• Experience in land clearing and field preparation
• Must know how to use cattle/oxen for ploughing
• Basic knowledge of livestock management
• General Certificate in Agriculture or any related agricultural course
• Ability to supervise and control workers
• Honest, disciplined and reliable
• Able to live on or near the farm
• Able to write and send emails
• Able to record and send videos via smartphone
• Basic reading and writing skills (for record-keeping)

Formal education is an advantage, but practical experience is very important.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Applicants from Luano or Masansa will have an added advantage
• Prior experience working on farms in Central Province is an advantage

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: Net K2,000.00 per month
• Accommodation:
  • Temporary wooden house provided
  • Permanent/fixed accommodation will be constructed as the farm grows (likely next year)
• Transport:
  • A motorbike will be provided for farm duties and mobility
  • The Supervisor will move frequently using the motorbike to meet farm needs
• Communication:
  • The area currently has network challenges
  • Starlink internet will soon be installed to improve communication and connectivity

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• This position is in a typica remote rural area
• Candidates must be comfortable living in a temporary wooden house
• Must be comfortable with limited network coverage until Starlink is installed
• Must be willing to move frequently using a motorbike for farm requirements

CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

High-performing candidates may grow into a senior management role as the farm expands.

• Supervise farm workers and all daily farm activities
• Plan and manage maize and soya production
• Oversee livestock care (feeding, health, housing)
• Organize and supervise land clearing activities
• Supervise ploughing using cattle/oxen
• Assign daily tasks and ensure work is done properly
• Keep simple records (attendance, inputs, production)
• Ensure proper use of seed, fertilizer, feed and equipment
• Maintain discipline and good work culture on the farm
• Move frequently using the farm motorbike to: Buy inputs and supplies, Handle farm requirements, Coordinate farm activities
• Report progress and challenges to the farm owner/CEO
• Send daily videos and updates to the CEO
• Write and send basic emails to the CEO when required

• Ability to supervise and control workers
• Honest, disciplined and reliable
• Able to live on or near the farm
• Able to write and send emails
• Able to record and send videos via smartphone
• Basic reading and writing skills

• At least 3 years practical farming experience
• Experience with maize and/or soya production
• Experience in land clearing and field preparation
• Must know how to use cattle/oxen for ploughing
• Basic knowledge of livestock management
• General Certificate in Agriculture or any related agricultural course