Farm Manager

📢 JOB VACANCY – FARM MANAGER (ONION PRODUCTION)

Location: Nditumeni Ambuye Farm, Mchinji District, Malawi

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026

About the Farm

Nditumeni Ambuye Farm is a 60-acre commercial farm specializing in irrigated and rain-fed onion and vegetable production for local, regional, and international markets.

Position: Farm Manager – Onion Production

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Farm Manager to oversee all aspects of onion production — from nursery to harvest and post-harvest handling. The role focuses on maximizing yield, quality, and profitability while effectively managing staff and farm resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the full onion production cycle (nursery, transplanting, fertilization, irrigation, pest & disease control, harvesting) 

• Develop crop calendars and manage inputs for optimal yield and bulb quality 

• Supervise and train field staff; assign tasks and enforce safety standards 

• Manage irrigation systems (scheduling, maintenance, efficiency) 

• Monitor crop health and implement pest/disease prevention (IPM) 

• Oversee post-harvest processes: curing, grading, storage, and market preparation 

• Maintain accurate records (costs, yields, inputs, labor) 

• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and budgets 

• Ensure compliance with GAP and market quality standards 

🎓 Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years experience managing commercial onion production 

• Strong knowledge of onion agronomy (varieties, soils, irrigation, pests & diseases in Malawi) 

• Experience with drip/sprinkler irrigation and mechanized farming 

• Ability to manage teams of 10+ field workers 

• Certificate/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Crop Production (preferred) 

• Record-keeping and basic budgeting skills (MS Excel or farm software is an advantage) 

• Honest, hardworking, and willing to live on-site if required 

✅ Added Advantage:

• Experience in seed production, export markets, or GlobalG.A.P. standards 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience) 

• Performance-based bonus (linked to yield and quality targets) 

📩 How to Apply

Send your:

• CV 

• Cover letter 

• Contact details of 2 referees 

📧 Email: isaacnyirenda95@gmail.com

📅 Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nditumeni Ambuye Farm is an equal opportunity employer.