Nkhuni Farm, located in Lusaka, Zambia, has posted a job advertisement for a Farm Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with crop production, vegetable farming, and the planting and maintenance of fruit trees. The farm is seeking a hardworking and experienced individual who is comfortable carrying out physical farm work. The job was posted on Go Zambia Jobs, a popular job search platform in Zambia.

The Farm Worker will be responsible for a range of tasks, including preparing land and planting areas for crops and vegetables, planting and maintaining various field crops and vegetables, and planting, transplanting, and establishing fruit trees and other plants. The successful candidate will also be required to water crops, vegetables, and fruit trees as required, carry out regular weeding, and apply manure, compost, and fertilizers as instructed.

To qualify for the position, applicants must have previous practical farm work experience, experience growing crops and vegetables, and experience planting and maintaining fruit trees is highly desirable. Basic knowledge of watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, and general plant care is also required. The ability to recognize common plant pests and diseases is an advantage, as is previous experience with irrigation or drip irrigation.

The successful candidate must be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in hot, dusty conditions. They must be willing to perform manual farm work and be able to work independently when given a task. The Farm Worker must be hardworking, reliable, and punctual, honest and trustworthy, and able to follow instructions carefully. The position is a hands-on farm worker role, not a management or supervisory position.

The job advertisement was posted on Go Zambia Jobs, a popular job search platform in Zambia, and is open to candidates with practical experience working with vegetables, crops, and fruit trees. Nkhuni Farm encourages qualified candidates to apply for the position. The farm is located in Lusaka West, and the job is a full-time position.

In addition to the Farm Worker position, there are several other job openings listed on Go Zambia Jobs, including a Farm Manager position at Freshvale Investments Ltd, which offers a maximum salary of ZMW 7,000 per month. Other job openings include multiple farm and poultry vacancies at Nkhuni Farm, a Country Director position at iDE Zambia, and a Standards and Research Specialist position at Zambia Qualifications Authority.

To apply for the Farm Worker position, candidates can visit the Go Zambia Jobs website and submit their application, including their resume and a cover letter. The application process is straightforward, and candidates can easily apply for the position online. The deadline for applications is not specified, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Key points

  • The Farm Worker position at Nkhuni Farm requires previous practical farm work experience and experience growing crops and vegetables.
  • The successful candidate must be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in hot, dusty conditions.
  • The job advertisement was posted on Go Zambia Jobs, a popular job search platform in Zambia.

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