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POSITION: HARVESTING CAPITAO (1 POSITION, FIXED TERM) –   SUGARCANE DEPARTMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Harvesting Capitao . The position reports to the Farm Manager and operates within the Farm Area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervisory works, weekly task planning.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Implements the Harvesting plans programmed as provided by that Farm Supervisor
• Checks every task to ensure that the cutters do not leave their tasks to go away from their buddies without permission. Makes sure that a siren is blown before and after cane burning.
• Monitors anemometer and ensure that the threshold wind speed is <14km/hr prior to commencing burning.
• Ensure that a standard fire break of at least two cane rows is made so that fire will not jump during the burning process.
• Make sure that the cane is cut at the ground level(<5mm) by fire break team to prevent the stumps from tripping/injuring the cutters and any other people who may pass through them during control of stray fires.
• Ensures discipline in the section
• Executives weekly planned activities on harvesting
• Daily Labour Supervision

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in General Agriculture
• Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least 5 credits
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in the job
• Must be a Zambian Citizen with a Green National Registration Card.
• Should be 18 years and above.

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations, and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Officer: Nanga email: [email protected] clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.

Closing date for applications: 14th June 2025.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.