Division Assistant – Production

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Nava Avocado Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented professionals for the following positions at its operations in Kawambwa District, Luapula Province.

Role Purpose

To support the day-to-day management of Avocado field activities within an assigned area, ensuring effective implementation of crop programmes, labour activities, record keeping and operational standards.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinate daily field activities in accordance with approved production programmes.
• Supervise and allocate labour according to planned field activities.
• Monitor execution of pruning, weeding, spraying, fertiliser application and other crop-management activities.
• Ensure field activities are completed within required timelines and standards.
• Monitor labour attendance, productivity and utilisation.
• Maintain accurate daily records of activities completed, labour deployed and inputs utilised.
• Ensure fertiliser, chemical and other agricultural programmes are implemented as instructed.
• Monitor crop condition and promptly report pests, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and other production concerns.
• Monitor proper use and care of tools, equipment and other Company assets within the assigned area.
• Support accreditation compliance with GlobalG.A.P., food safety, health and safety and other Company standards.
• Capture and maintain accurate operational information in applicable farm-management systems.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of fertiliser, chemical, spraying and crop-management programmes.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and labour records.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to work with electronic farm-management systems.

Experience needed

• At least 2–4 years’ practical experience in crop production or commercial farming.
• Experience supervising agricultural labour will be a strong advantage.
• Experience in horticultural or perennial crop production will be advantageous.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Nava Avocado Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from all suitably qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily field activities in accordance with approved production programmes.
• Supervise and allocate labour according to planned field activities.
• Monitor execution of pruning, weeding, spraying, fertiliser application and other crop-management activities.
• Ensure field activities are completed within required timelines and standards.
• Monitor labour attendance, productivity and utilisation.
• Maintain accurate daily records of activities completed, labour deployed and inputs utilised.
• Ensure fertiliser, chemical and other agricultural programmes are implemented as instructed.
• Monitor crop condition and promptly report pests, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and other production concerns.
• Monitor proper use and care of tools, equipment and other Company assets within the assigned area.
• Support accreditation compliance with GlobalG.A.P., food safety, health and safety and other Company standards.
• Capture and maintain accurate operational information in applicable farm-management systems.

Skills

• Ability to maintain accurate production and labour records.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to work with electronic farm-management systems.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of fertiliser, chemical, spraying and crop-management programmes.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of relevant validated academic and professional qualifications; and
• A brief cover letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.

Applications should be submitted no later than 16th September 2026 clearly stating the position being applied.

Candidates should only apply for positions for which they substantially meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.