Leaf Technician (x12)

HAIL & COTTON, a leading global tobacco leaf merchant, are currently recruiting for their Zambia Operations. The following positions are vacant.

LEAF TECHNICIAN (X12)

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Deliver agronomic extension services and provide financial support to smallholder farmers.
Attend pre-season departmental meetings and recommend adjustments to input quantities
Facilitate grower selection and registration, including identifying potential growers.
Ensure signing of contracts between growers and the company.
Provide agronomic advice to small holder growers.
Support debt recovery efforts in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor field operations and prepare detailed reports for submission to the Agronomy Manager.
Assist with mopping, marketing and selling of tobacco bales.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum qualification of a General Certificate of Agriculture.
At least 2 years of field experience.
Possession of a valid motorbike license (mandatory).
Knowledge of small-scale tobacco farming (an added advantage).
Ability to coordinate, provide agronomic advice, and manage administrative tasks.
Accept responsibility and show initiative.
Good moral character and integrity.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, multi-task with attention to detail.
Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Reliable, honest, commitment for hard work & exceptional work ethics.
Attention to detail.
Proactive in problem-solving.

Mode of application: Electronic only, please send to the following email address, zambia@hailcotton.com

Closing date: 15 July 2025, 15:00 hrs

Source: Zambia Daily Mail, 14/07/25, Page 18