Farm Manager Job Vacancy at Olasiti Ventures Ltd
Farm Manager Job Vacancy at Olasiti Ventures Ltd
Position: Farm Manager
Location: Namtumbo, Ruvuma, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager
About the Company
We are a growing agricultural company seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and results oriented Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our farm and ensure efficient, profitable, and sustainable agricultural production.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the overall day-to-day operations of the farm.
- Planning and supervising crop production activities from land preparation to harvesting.
- Developing and implementing seasonal farm production plans and budgets.
- Supervising farm workers, casual labourers, and other farm staff.
- Ensuring proper use and maintenance of farm machinery, equipment, tools, and irrigation systems. Farm Manager Job Vacancy at Olasiti Ventures Ltd
- Monitoring crop health, pests, diseases, weeds, and overall farm productivity.
- Coordinating the purchase and proper use of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, animal feed, fuel, and other farm inputs, where applicable.
- Maintaining accurate records of farm activities, production, labour, inputs, expenses, and yields.
- Monitoring farm costs and ensuring operations remain within approved budgets.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable agricultural, environmental, occupational health and safety requirements.
- Working closely with agronomists, agricultural consultants, suppliers, buyers, and other stakeholders.
- Implementing good agricultural practices and sustainable farming methods.
- Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Preparing regular farm performance reports for management.
- Ensuring the farm is maintained in a clean, safe, organized, and productive condition.
- Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in farm management, preferably in a commercial farming environment.
- Proven experience supervising farm workers and managing agricultural operations.
- Strong knowledge of crop production, farm planning, pest and disease management, and agricultural inputs.
- Experience in farm budgeting, record keeping, and inventory management.
- Ability to operate or effectively manage the use of agricultural machinery and equipment.
- Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Willingness to work and reside at the farm location, where required.
- A valid driving licence will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should be:
- A strong and practical leader.
- Results-oriented and commercially minded.
- Highly organized and disciplined.
- Honest, reliable, and accountable.
- Able to work under pressure and meet production targets.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on agricultural environment.
- Passionate about agriculture and sustainable farming.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Accommodation at the farm, where applicable.
- Opportunity to work in a growing agricultural business.
- A professional and supportive working environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief application letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position.
Applications should be submitted to:
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 15th September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
