MKULAZI SUGAR COMPANY AGRICULTURE JOBS

FIELD ASSISTANT (Post):

This person will assist the head of department on various data controls and administrative activities

Duties of the field Assistant

1. Performing administrative activities such as maintaining information files and processing paper work
2. Update various field reports such as weekly field progress report, daily activity sheets, tractor usage availability sheet etc.
3. Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports from various heads of fields sections
4. Raising requisition for various departmental needs such as tools, consumables, spares, safety gears etc
5. Update agricultural inputs stock availability and advice in consultation with stores team
6. Manage machines fuel consumption and report for abnormality
7. Any other duty as she/he may be assigned by his senior

Qualification and Experience

1. Holder of a diploma in agriculture or environmental studies or equivalents
2. Proficiency in Microsoft outlook, word and excel
3. Excellent written and verbal communication
4. Attention to details and ability to proofread quickly
5. One year experience on sugar estate will be an added advantage
6. Valid driving licence as he/she will be needed to ride a motorcycle to various field locations

OUT GROWERS SUPERVISOR (1 Post).

The person will plan and organise all out growers cane development activities as directed by Head of Agriculture Department.

Duties of the Out growers Supervisor

1. Planning and organizing all cane development activities to enable achievement of set production, productivity and performance targets.
2. Ensuring various field operations timelines are strictly observed
3. Responsible for accurate capture and maintenance of all operational data regarding land development, seed cane supply, fertilizer distribution, herbicides and vehicle/machine utilization.
4. Ensuring timely harvesting and distribution of seed cane & inputs to contracted farms in the sugarcane growing
5. Ensure strict adherence to set quality standards in land development, seed harvesting and distribution.
6. Ensure precise forecast of cane availability to meet current and future factory requirements
7. Maintain precise and dependable records of all Out growers in the sugarcane growing accounts.
8. Liaise with Harvesting and Transport Manager to plan for cane harvesting.

Qualification and Experience

1. Holder of Diploma in Agronomy/Agricultural General or equivalent
2. More than 5years experience with sugarcane husbandry
3. Great awareness of sugar industry trends, technology and development
4. Must be proficiency with computer especially MS word, Excel and outlook
5. Excellent mentoring skills, interpersonal skills, leadership and initiative Skills
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision
7. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
8. Must be a person of unquestionable integrity

Valid driving license as he/she will have to ride a motorbike to various working sites.

The incumbent will ensure effective people management 

Candidates meeting the requisite qualifications should submit their written applications and detailed CV to the address below (with the position applied written on the top of the envelope), describing how they see themselves qualifying for the applied position. They should also send copies of academic certificates, three referees, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail address. The closing deadline for all applications is 14 days after the advert. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salaries and other benefits are as per MKULAZI HOLDING COMPANY LTD Scheme of Service and Staff Regulations of 2019.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,

MKULAZI HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED,
P.0 BOX 1079, MOROGORO.