BUILDER & PEST SCOUT

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

BUILDER – CHIAWA FARM (X2)

The Required Skills for this Role include:

• Interpreting and working from architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Carrying out a wide range of construction tasks including bricklaying, plastering, concreting, tiling, and roofing.
• Preparing construction sites by clearing obstacles and setting out work areas.
• Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials such as wood, metal, and concrete.
• Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures.
• Finishing works including plastering, painting preparation, and basic carpentry.
• Ensuring all work is completed to high quality and within agreed timelines.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment in good working condition
• Monitoring and minimizing material wastage
• Identifying and reporting structural defects or safety hazards
• Complying with occupational health and safety guidelines at all times

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Construction or equivalent
• Valid Trade Test Certificate in Bricklaying
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in general building works
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans

The Required Attributes Include:

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, tools, and materials.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.
• Basic understanding of structural integrity and measurements.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Be able to communicate efficiently and clear manner.

PEST SCOUT –CHIAWA (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels.
• Monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures.
• Monitoring plant growth and behavior in response of elements of feeding.
• Verifying pest and disease infestation trends.
• Coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality.
• Ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time.
• Conducting regular field inspections to assess crop health and identify potential pest infestations and disease symptoms.
• Assisting in the implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
• Supporting field trials and research projects aimed at improving crop yields and sustainability.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School certificate.
• Certificate/Diploma in General Agricultural.
• Three (3) years of work experience in the same field.
• Member of the Agricultural Institute of Zambia.

The Required Attributes Include:

• Computer literate.
• Relevant Agricultural skills.
• Ability to self-manage workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of labor supervision.

• Interpreting and working from architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Carrying out a wide range of construction tasks including bricklaying, plastering, concreting, tiling, and roofing.
• Preparing construction sites by clearing obstacles and setting out work areas.
• Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials such as wood, metal, and concrete.
• Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures.
• Finishing works including plastering, painting preparation, and basic carpentry.
• Ensuring all work is completed to high quality and within agreed timelines.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment in good working condition
• Monitoring and minimizing material wastage
• Identifying and reporting structural defects or safety hazards
• Complying with occupational health and safety guidelines at all times
• Reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels.
• Monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures.
• Monitoring plant growth and behavior in response of elements of feeding.
• Verifying pest and disease infestation trends.
• Coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality.
• Ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time.
• Conducting regular field inspections to assess crop health and identify potential pest infestations and disease symptoms.
• Assisting in the implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
• Supporting field trials and research projects aimed at improving crop yields and sustainability.

• Interpreting and working from architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Carrying out a wide range of construction tasks including bricklaying, plastering, concreting, tiling, and roofing.
• Preparing construction sites by clearing obstacles and setting out work areas.
• Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials such as wood, metal, and concrete.
• Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures.
• Finishing works including plastering, painting preparation, and basic carpentry.
• Ensuring all work is completed to high quality and within agreed timelines.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment in good working condition
• Monitoring and minimizing material wastage
• Identifying and reporting structural defects or safety hazards
• Complying with occupational health and safety guidelines at all times
• Reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels.
• Monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures.
• Monitoring plant growth and behavior in response of elements of feeding.
• Verifying pest and disease infestation trends.
• Coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality.
• Ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time.
• Conducting regular field inspections to assess crop health and identify potential pest infestations and disease symptoms.
• Assisting in the implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
• Supporting field trials and research projects aimed at improving crop yields and sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, tools, and materials.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.
• Basic understanding of structural integrity and measurements.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Be able to communicate efficiently and clear manner.
• Computer literate.
• Relevant Agricultural skills.
• Ability to self-manage workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of labor supervision.

• Grade 12 Certificate/Construction or equivalent
• Valid Trade Test Certificate in Bricklaying
• Full Grade Twelve (12) School certificate.
• Certificate/Diploma in General Agricultural.