Job Description: Farm Manager

Job Title: Farm Manager
Department: Farm Operations / Agriculture
Reports To: Farm Director / Farm Owner
Location: Farm 1 Nsudwe
Farm 2 Golomoti Ntcheu
Farm 3 Chantulo Mangochi

1. Position Summary

The Farm Manager should be responsible for managing the daily operations of the farm, including crop and livestock production, labour, machinery, post-harvest handling, warehousing, and distribution. The role involves planning and organizing farm activities, supervising workers, identifying production problems, maintaining accurate farm records, and ensuring that farm resources and produce are properly managed. The Farm Manager is also expected to plan ahead for future farm needs, improve productivity, control costs, and provide regular reports to management.Ride motor bike and hold a drivers license.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily, weekly, and seasonal farm activities, including planting, harvesting, crop rotation, and land use.
• Supervise, guide, and allocate work to farm employees, ensuring that farm practices are carried out correctly and efficiently.
• Monitor crops and livestock and identify common pests, diseases, and other production problems, taking appropriate action or seeking specialist advice when required.
• Plan and forecast future requirements for seed, fertilizer, chemicals, animal feed, fuel, tools, and other farm inputs.
• Manage post-harvest handling, including harvesting, grading, sorting, storage, stock records, and prevention of post-harvest losses.
• Manage farm warehouses and ensure that harvested produce and other farm stock are properly stored, recorded, protected, and accounted for.
• Coordinate the distribution and movement of farm produce from the farm to customers, markets, or other destinations.
• Manage the use and maintenance of tractors, machinery, vehicles, and other farm equipment, including monitoring fuel usage.
• Maintain accurate farm records covering labour, inputs, planting, harvesting, livestock, fuel, machinery, stock, sales, and expenses.
• Use Microsoft Excel to prepare farm activity sheets, stock records, reports, and basic production and cost analysis.
• Monitor farm costs and resource use and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Identify operational problems and provide practical solutions to ensure farm activities continue with minimal disruption.
• Work with agricultural extension officers, veterinarians, suppliers, transporters, and other professionals when necessary.
• Prepare regular reports on farm activities, production, stock levels, challenges, expenses, and future requirements.
• Ensure workers follow appropriate farm safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Previous experience in farm operations, agricultural production, or farm management.
• Experience supervising and organizing farm workers.
• Practical knowledge of crop production, livestock management, and common agricultural pests and diseases.
• Experience with farm records, stock management, and Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of farm machinery, warehousing, and agricultural distribution will be an advantage.

4. Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan farm activities, manage resources, set priorities, and prepare for future production needs.
• Leadership: Ability to guide, supervise, and motivate farm workers while maintaining discipline and accountability.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify farm problems quickly and develop practical solutions.
• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate instructions and report farm activities, problems, and requirements to management.
• Agricultural Knowledge: Good practical understanding of crop and livestock production, pests, diseases, and general farm practices.
• Stock & Record Management: Ability to maintain accurate records of farm inputs, harvested produce, stock levels, and farm activities.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications for farm records and reporting.
• Responsibility & Integrity: Honest, reliable, accountable, and able to properly manage farm resources and produce.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make practical decisions within the responsibilities of the position and know when specialist assistance is required.

5. Remuneration

A very attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Send applications Recruitment Officer
wisdomframs@gmail.com
Closing Date: 31st October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.