Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Seed Co Zambia International Limited wishes to fill the vacant position of Seed Inspector to be based in Mkushi. This position will report to the Production Manager and shall be responsible for among other duties:

Responsibilities or duties

• Conduct field inspections timely and properly in accordance with the requirements of the Seeds Act Regulations and the ISO 9001:2015 working instructions.
• Timely sampling of seed for both certification and genetic purity analysis. All the sampling must be done in accordance with the current existing ISO and ISTA sampling procedures.
• Ensure seed being delivered meets the minimum set standards of germination, moisture, purity and pest control management as stipulated in the Seeds Act Regulations and the ISO 9001:2015 working instructions.
• Provide seed production and agronomy technical back-up services to seed growers, farm managers/ supervisors.
• Effectively participate in the development of a grower base that is productive and efficient.
• Ensure contracts and other documents are fully signed.
• Handle seed production complaints and refer those you can’t handle to relevant higher office.
• Keep abreast of any developments in seed production and legislation and advise seed growers accordingly
• Develop and maintain sound and cordial relations with SCZ Ltd both external and internal stakeholders
• Maintain high levels of integrity, loyalty and professional performance always.
• Monitor the activities of competitors to benchmark best practices and identify opportunities for the improvement of our practices.
• Attend all meetings as called for by the Production Manager or any higher office.
• Submit weekly accurate and well updated reports to the Production Manager or any higher office.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Minimum Diploma in Agriculture or Agri-Business Management related field
• Member of the Agricultural Institute of Zambia
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office Word & Excel Conversant
• Seed Inspectors’ Licence Certificate (A MUST)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

• Conduct field inspections timely and properly in accordance with the requirements of the Seeds Act Regulations and the ISO 9001:2015 working instructions.
• Timely sampling of seed for both certification and genetic purity analysis. All the sampling must be done in accordance with the current existing ISO and ISTA sampling procedures.
• Ensure seed being delivered meets the minimum set standards of germination, moisture, purity and pest control management as stipulated in the Seeds Act Regulations and the ISO 9001:2015 working instructions.
• Provide seed production and agronomy technical back-up services to seed growers, farm managers/ supervisors.
• Effectively participate in the development of a grower base that is productive and efficient.
• Ensure contracts and other documents are fully signed.
• Handle seed production complaints and refer those you can’t handle to relevant higher office.
• Keep abreast of any developments in seed production and legislation and advise seed growers accordingly
• Develop and maintain sound and cordial relations with SCZ Ltd both external and internal stakeholders
• Maintain high levels of integrity, loyalty and professional performance always.
• Monitor the activities of competitors to benchmark best practices and identify opportunities for the improvement of our practices.
• Attend all meetings as called for by the Production Manager or any higher office.
• Submit weekly accurate and well updated reports to the Production Manager or any higher office.

• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office Word & Excel Conversant
• Valid Driver’s Licence

• Minimum Diploma in Agriculture or Agri-Business Management related field
• Member of the Agricultural Institute of Zambia
• Seed Inspectors’ Licence Certificate (A MUST)