Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
DUE: 21 JUN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the
following posts that have arisen in the Agro-Industrial Park at Marondera University
of Agricultural Sciences and Technology:
AGRO INDUSTRIAL PARK (1 POSTS)
The Crops Manager is responsible for planning, organising, directing and controlling
activities of the Agro-Industrial Park’s Crops Section.
Reporting to the General Manager, Agro-Industrial Park, the Crops Manager shall be
responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Planning and scheduling land preparation for timely planting of crops as per
cropping programme;
▪ Ensuring that soil and plant samples are processed and recommending
improvement of soil and plant nutrition;
▪ Calibrating planters, fertilizer spreaders, boom sprayers and supervising their
respective operations in the field;
▪ Scheduling irrigation and ensuring efficient utilisation of water to meet crop
water requirements;
▪ Planning for labour requirements and participating in the recruiting and
training of staff;
▪ Supervising workers undertaking various activities including planting, irrigation,
fertilizer application, chemical applications, harvesting and grading;
▪ Regularly scouting for diseases, pests and physiological disorders and
recommending corrective actions where necessary;
▪ Identifying maturity indices for all crops grown and recommending harvesting
dates, appropriate harvesting and storage conditions;
▪ Participating in cropping programme planning, budgeting and financial reports
preparation;
▪ Facilitating the purchase of inputs such as seed, fertilizer and chemicals in
collaboration with the Procurement Management Unit;
▪ Supporting the General Manager in the monitoring of the Agro-Industrial Park
operating budget;
▪ Maintaining production and crop management practices records;
▪ Arranging for sales of crops in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing
Manager;
▪ Inspecting machinery, equipment and facilities to establish maintenance and
repair requirements;
▪ Ensuring that all staff adhere to health and safety regulation;
▪ Ensuring that the Crop Production Unit complies with all relevant statutory
regulations;
▪ Keeping abreast with developments and trends in Crop Production Science;
▪ Undertaking any other related duties as assigned by the General Manager, AgroIndustrial Park.
Qualifications and Experience
▪ A Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture/Crop Science or related discipline
from a recognised Institution.
▪ A Master’s Degree in Crop Science or equivalent is an added advantage.
▪ At least 5 years’ hands-on crop farming experience, preferably in a leadership
role.
▪ A business management qualification will be an added advantage.
▪ Hands-on experience at a commercial farming entity.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and
other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the
application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and
date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact
details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and
sent via registered mail to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 21 June 2024. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.
