Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ SMALLHOLDER FARMERS FERTILIZER REVOLVING FUND OF MALAWI (SFFRFM)
POSITION: PERMANENT SALES CLERK
OVERVIEW
The Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) was established in 1988 as a Trust under the Trustees Incorporation Act (Cap. 5:03) to procure, store, distribute and sell fertilizer to smallholder farmers across the country. The primary mandate of the Fund is to ensure that smallholder farmers have continuous access to affordable fertilizer at all times.
To effectively deliver on this mandate, the Fund is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates of Malawian origin to fill the following vacant positions:
JOB TITLE: PERMANENT SALES CLERK (1)
Division: Commercial Services
Grade: F8
Reporting to: Regional Business Manager
Responsible for : N/A
Purpose of the Job
To conduct sales of fertilizer and non-fertilizer items.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting sales of fertilizer and non- fertilizer products ensuring that cash sales with correct information are issued to customers
Receiving and storing fertilizers efficiently and professionally
Take charge of all satellite depot operations
Maintaining accurate and up to date stock records
Compiling and indexing in a clear manner all documentation on a day to day basis
Preparing daily sales summary
Assist customers to buy the right type of fertilizer and non-fertilizer products and advising them on application methods.
Practicing good customer care
Making administrative decisions for security guards and Porter under his/her control including duty roster in liaison with the Regional Business Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
MSCE with at least a credit in Mathematics and English.
Professional Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture
Business Management or any related fields from a reputable institution.
Experience in a similar position and computer literacy will be added advantages.
At least three (3) years’ work experience in any busy organization.
Should be between 25-40 years of age
Be honest and of sober habits
Must have good interpersonal skills
Competent in counting and handling cash
A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision
Should not have any criminal record.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Leadership, planning, coordination and negotiation skills
Flexible, result oriented and innovative thinking
Self-starter, team player
Resilient and ability to work long and odd hours
Be prepared to work in rural areas and under intense pressure
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of ICT.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three (3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marking the position applying for not later than 16:00 hours Monday 16th November, 2026 to:
The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM)
ULIMI House
P.O. Box 2505
BLANTYRE.
Or email: vacancies@sffrfm.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged