GENERAL MANAGER – OPERATIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
Admin & Office Jobs
- Expires 26 Mar 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position. Reporting to the Operations Director Commercial Production, the successful applicant will, among other key duties, be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Overseeing the Authority’s Commercial Operations on Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Production.
• Formulating Policies, Systems and Procedures for the Agricultural Operations Department.
• Enrolling schemes, key value chain actors [government, developmental agencies and other key stakeholders] for assured sustainable production at Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Communities.
• Coordinating the deployment of Resources to Estates/Projects for production.
• Reviewing and evaluating business plans for Estates and Projects.
• Preparing Revenue Budgets for Agriculture Operations within deadlines.
• Monitoring the implementation of Cropping, Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programs at Estates.
• Meeting production targets for crops, livestock, fisheries, and wildlife.
• Reviewing the overall viability, sustainability, and profitability of each Estate.
• Supervising Project and Estate Managers to ensure meeting of set targets.
• Overseeing implementation of SMART Agricultural Practices and Agro ecology at Estates and Projects.
• Overseeing and ensuring quality of products at Estates and Projects.
• Monitoring the operational expenditure of all Agricultural Operations at Estates.
• Reviewing Staffing requirements of the Agriculture and Agro Industry Development Department.
• Supervising Performance Management of all subordinates under the Agriculture and Agro Industry Development Department.
• Arranging, attending, and chairing Management Meetings as required.
• Preparing and reviewing Board Papers.
• Preparing Weekly & Monthly Reports; and
• Completing assignments as requested for by the Director.
Qualifications and Experience
• Master of Science in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification.
• A Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• Five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in a similar environment, including a minimum of five (5) years in a senior managerial position.
Attributes
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and business development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Result-oriented, innovative, analytical, and a team player.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 26 March 2026 to: humanresources2026s@gmail.com. Kindly note that we will proceed with the roll-out recruitment process prior to the closing date.
