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Here are a few positions that we have. If you are interested in any of the
following, contact FIT 04 309800 / fit@cfu.co.zw
Established retail outlet wanting to expand into
contract seed production seeking project manager to develop, participate in, or
acquire from owners wishing to retire.
Managing Director, with other Sub-Managers, to run 3000
hectare plantation. English would be communicated at all levels. Involvement would be from production –
transformation to sales. A Grits
producing plant already in place and functional with possibility to increase
capacity. The intention is to rotate
crops, maize / soya beans – sunflower etc.
Remuneration will be disclosed to interested
parties.
Farmer required for an expatriate contract for 2/3
years, with a possibility of equity in the business. The incumbent will be responsible for the
development of the commercial production of white sorghum potentially under
irrigation.
A
young (between the age of 25 and 40), single, aggressive, dynamic manager is
needed to take over the day to day management of a fertilizer distribution and
logistics company based in Dar Es Salaam.
The candidate should have an understanding of agriculture and fertilizer
combined with some commercial knowledge such as accounting and computer
literacy.
The
following positions also for
-
Workshop Manager for a refrigeration transport Company.
- Two
youngsters required for cereals, sheep and vegetables
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Positions are available to develop and improve yields in several tobacco
projects in
Spanish would be an advantage, but not essential. All candidates should be fully conversant in
tobacco production from seed beds through to marketing, in particular one person
should be able to consult extensively.
Also should be fully conversant in floating seed beds. The other three persons would be expected to
develop show farms as examples to local farmers.
We had
initially communicated that the consultant would start in February 2005 and
April 2005 for the other three.
Unfortunately this is progressing much slower than anticipated. We will however keep everyone updated on the
progress made. All contact details for
interested parties have been noted, so will be contacting you
individually.
The Farm Manager must definitely be highly motivated and be able to cope
with the extreme frustrations he will encounter in a foreign
country.
The
person must have, or have the potential, to manage and farm at least 3000
hectares of irrigated crops. The initial
thrust will be row cropping but this will be expanded as markets demand and
game/beef and horticulture are options.
The
ability to manage other expats will be required.
A
sound mechanical understanding will be essential.
Computer literacy will be a distinct
advantage
A
proven track record of farming and business abilities is a
requirement.
Out
of the box thinking would be required as the person will also act as a
consultant on farming.
The Leveling Design Manager will have to be someone with agricultural engineering
ability, either by qualification or by farming experience associated with a
tertiary educational qualification.
An
understanding of farming and irrigation is essential, for production of surveys
and field designs. Knowledge of computer
design will be an advantage, but not essential. However a high level
of computer literacy will be vital.
Management will be a major part of the job and the
ability to develop teams will be essential.
A
mechanical understanding is a must for operation of agricultural machinery. The position will be both mentally and
physically demanding so the candidate must be in good
health.
The Site Agents will have to have a
proven management record, be extremely production and result motivated, be able
to work under stress and keep to tight deadlines.
Experience with farming /earthmoving management an
advantage.
Computer literacy will be of importance or the ability
to learn fast.
A
farming or agricultural engineering background is
essential.
A
business understanding will be vital.
The
ability to talk confidently to corporate management will be necessary, so will
the ability to integrate socially in small communities.
Details of the above packages will be disclosed to
interested parties.
KARIBA
General
Manager to run a business
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We
have had a tremendous response to some of the positions that we have
available. Please bear in mind that you
HAVE to be a member to be considered for any of the positions we have
available.
POSITIONS
WANTED
We
have on our records, an incumbent that is available immediately and seeking
employment. He has knowledge and
experience in a variety of fields, including the growing of tobacco, maize and
greenhouse roses. He also has reared
cattle, has experience in mechanics and irrigation management. Kindly contact our offices for a copy of his
CV should you have something on offer.
There are three levels to join
1
Full CFU member is fully paid member of FIT and its
committees
2 A
full non-farming member gets all Newsletters and opportunities to take part in
FIT Committees/Activities and preference for Projects (@ Z$ 250,000 per six
months or Z$500,000 per Year. If you are
not in a position to pay this and would like to join, please come in and see
Alan Jack
3
ADSA listed CVs only
ALAN JACK,
CHAIRMAN.