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Closes*> December 29, 2020

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Dwangwa Cane Growers Limited (DCGL)

Dwangwa Cane Growers Limited (DCGL) operates an agri-based business north of
Nkhotakota and is looking for suitable persons to fill the position of
Agriculture Manager. The position requires a team player and a person with
good people management skills to be able to motivate his/her subordinates to
achieve set targets.

Reporting The position reports to General Manager

Major Responsibilities

> Reporting and Advisory Role
> Advise the General Manager on all agricultural management and related matters
> Prepare activity, progress and achievement reports to the GM on Department’s activities every month
> Provide departmental and regular situational reports that are professionally written and meet information requirements as needed by the company and other stakeholders
> Operational, Planning & Resource Utilization
> Participate in the formulation, implementation and review of DCGL’s strategic plans, sugar cane management standards and operational procedures
> Liaising with Dwangwa Sugar Corporation Ltd on sugarcane harvesting and delivery schedules to the Mill to maximize sucrose yield
> Maintain controls to ensure adherence to regulations, systems and procedures
> Ensure adequate and economic utilization of machinery and equipment
> Supervise extension and farm related services to smallholder sugar cane growers and other clients

Financial Control

> Control labour resources for all activities in the department
> Re-inforce internal controls in the Department’s operations
> Prepare of annual work plans and budgets for the Department

Human Resources

> Identify training needs and develop training programmes for staff and growers
> Carry out daily labour planning through appropriate delegation to ensure effective labour utilization
> Carry out staff performance appraisal and make necessary recommendations for review
> Motivate staff to achieve high performance for attainment of departmental objectives

Stakeholder Relations

> Liaise with Grower representatives on all extension related issues
> Liaise with Government agencies and other stakeholders on agricultural policies and best practices in sugarcane production

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and competencies

> University Degree in Agriculture plus minimum of 5 years in agriculture management operations
> Sound knowledge and expertise in sugar cane production and marketing
> Must have good public relations, team work and strategic management skills
> Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills with a strong command of English and Chichewa languages
> Must be comfortable working with rural communities
> Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet and email

Salary and Benefits

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of the
position awaits the suitable candidate.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae and three traceable referees to

The Chairman – Appointments Committee

C/o Nkhotakota District Assembly

P O Box 48

NKHOTAKOTA

Or e-mail to bbmn.nkhoma@gmail.com

Closing Date 29th December, 2020

Dwangwa Cane Growers Limited is an equal opportunities employer. Only short
listed candidates will be acknowledged.

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