Job Description
ZIMNAT
WE ARE HIRING!
AGRICULTURE GRADUATE TRAINEE
Location: Msasa, Harare
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Zimnat is inviting applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and high-potential Agriculture graduates to fill two positions of Agriculture Graduate Trainee – Agricultural Insurance. The successful candidates will be developed into agricultural insurance professionals by combining their agricultural knowledge with practical exposure to agricultural risk assessment, field surveys, underwriting, claims, research and product development. Working alongside the Agronomist and Underwriting Manager, the trainees will help bridge what is happening in the field with how agricultural risk is understood, managed and insured.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Job:
* Support agricultural risk surveys, field assessments and loss diagnostics alongside the Agronomist.
* Gather, analyse and document information on crops, farming practices, production conditions and agricultural risk factors.
* Translate agricultural observations and field findings into structured risk information to support underwriting decisions.
* Assist with underwriting information, risk grading, supporting documentation and preparation of underwriting-ready field reports.
* Support registration, documentation and follow-up of agricultural claims, including analysis of loss patterns and risk mitigation opportunities.
* Research developments in Zimbabwean agriculture, including crops, farming practices, production trends and emerging risks, and provide insights for product development.
* Maintain accurate agricultural risk, survey, claims and portfolio information and assist with reports, dashboards and management information.
* Support engagement with farmers, distribution partners and other stakeholders, and participate in relevant agricultural training and client initiatives.
* Build practical knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting, claims, reinsurance and agricultural insurance products through structured on-the-job learning.
Qualifications and Experience
The Person:
* Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from a recognised university.
* Preferred disciplines include Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or another relevant agricultural field.
* Strong interest in the Zimbabwean agricultural sector and genuine curiosity about the intersection between agriculture and insurance.
* Strong analytical, research, report-writing and information-interpretation skills.
* Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to work accurately with technical information and data.
* Ability and willingness to work in the field and travel when required.
* Strong learning agility, initiative, teamwork and willingness to receive coaching and feedback.
* Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence is an added advantage.
* No prior insurance experience is required; structured on-the-job training will be provided.
Zimnat is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, or disability.
How to Apply
Application deadline: 16 September 2026
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