Plantation Manager at Zampalm Limited
- Company: Zampalm Limited
- Location: Zambia
- State: Zambia
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
PLANTATION MANAGER
1.0 Job Identification
Job Title: Plantation Manager
Grade: ZMM 02
Department: General Manager’s Office
Location: Zampalm HQs, Kanchibiya
Tenure: 3 years Contract
2.0 Job Description
The Plantation Manager is the overall in charge of managing of Zampalm Limited Oil Palm Plantations and is responsible for the overall establishment and management of the oil palm plantations, the Pre nursery and Main Nursery. Planning of operations, Formulation of and Management of budgets, Crop Management, harvesting and resource optimization so as to increase the fresh fruit bunch per hectare (FFB)
3.0 Duties and Responsibilities
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KEY RESULT AREA |
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES) |
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Management of Pre-Nursery, Main Nursery and Plantation |
Oversee the overall management of oil palm plantations namely nursery establishment, crop management, harvesting |
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Improve Profitability |
Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth, through increasing productivity and improve profitability |
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Operational Efficiency |
Achieve operational efficiency by streamlining processes, cost reduction and enhancing productivity |
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Sustainability and adherence to Standards |
Ensure oil palm plantations operate in a sustainable and responsible manner, complying with industry standards and specifications |
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Leadership |
Provide leadership and management to other plantation staff including recruitment, training and performance management |
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Budget Optimization |
Ensure that resources are used within the approved budget |
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Stakeholder Engagement |
Engage with stakeholders to ensure plantations operate in a socially responsible manner |
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Risk Management |
Develop and implement risk registers in order to identify and mitigate risks associated with plantations operations |
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Performance and Budget Management |
Develop and manage departmental budgets and performance metrics |
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Research and Development |
Lead Research and Development initiatives to improve yield, disease resistance and climate resistance |
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Management of Protection Activities |
Manage and coordinate all the protection activities |
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Survey Activity Management |
Direct and manage all survey work aimed at updating the land and plantation information |
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Generation and Submission of Reports |
Generate and submit Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual progress review reports to CEO. |
4.0 Reporting Relationships
Reports to: General manager
4.1 Number and Level of Immediate Subordinates
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2 x Senior Superintendents
5.0 Knowledge and Skill Levels
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Minimum Primary/ Secondary Education:
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Full Grade 12 GCE O’Level Certificate or GCSE
5.2 Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry; Agroforestry; Agronomy; Soil Science
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Masters Degree in the above-named fields will be added advantage
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Member of a relevant body
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Certifications:
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Relevant trainings and certifications
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Minimum Relevant Work Experience.
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- Minimum 5 years experience in managing plantation crops such as Oil Palm; Coffee; Cane Sugar; Tea; Pine; Eucalyptus, 3 years of which must be at senior management level
5.5 Desired Attributes
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Certification in plantation management is an added advantage
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Ability to meet deadlines
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Proven leadership and management experience
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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Willing to work in a remote rural area
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Leadership: Visionary, decisive, and able to inspire a diverse team of employees;
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Strategic Thinking: Ability to align operations with IDC’s True North and the Board’s desired direction;
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Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and anti-corruption.
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Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and Oral skills to engage with communities and employees.
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Sustainability Focus: Passion for environmental and social responsibility, aligning with RSPO and ESG goals.
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Computer Literacy: Good Working Knowledge of key computer office user packages such as Word, PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook.
Method of Application
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]Closing Date : 9th December, 2025.
