Farm Operations Supervisor
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Supervise crop cultivation and animal-feed production for an integrated mixed farm in Kahama, Tanzania. The role focuses on maize and other feed crops, field operations, production monitoring, and supervision of crop workers.
- Manage maize cultivation and other crops used for livestock feed
- Coordinate land preparation, planting, crop care, harvesting, and feed storage
- Supervise crop workers and allocate daily field duties
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Supervise crop cultivation and animal-feed production for an integrated mixed farm in Kahama, Tanzania. The role focuses on maize and other feed crops, field operations, production monitoring, and supervision of crop workers.
- Manage maize cultivation and other crops used for livestock feed
- Coordinate land preparation, planting, crop care, harvesting, and feed storage
- Supervise crop workers and allocate daily field duties
- Monitor yields, production costs, inputs, labour, and crop records
- Applications are due by 31 December 2026
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- RequiredAvailability to work in ShinyangaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Farm Operations Supervisor (Crop & Animal-Feed Production)
Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Integrity | Growth | Excellence
Background
Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.
The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.
The company seeks a practical and organised Farm Operations Supervisor to manage crop cultivation and the production of crops and feed materials for the farm’s livestock.
The role will focus particularly on maize cultivation and other suitable animal-feed crops. It is a crop-production operations role and is not responsible for the general supervision of livestock units.
Role Boundary
The farm will operate under the following management structure:
Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist:
Leads overall technical planning and coordination of the integrated farm, including livestock production systems and pasture/fodder strategy.
Farm Operations Supervisor:
Responsible for implementing crop cultivation and animal-feed crop production.
Livestock Unit Supervisors:
Cattle & Goat, Poultry and Pig Unit Supervisors manage daily operations within their respective units.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement crop-production plans and targets developed under the technical direction of the Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist.
- Coordinate land preparation, ploughing, harrowing, planting, weeding, fertiliser application, crop protection and other field activities.
- Manage maize cultivation and other crops intended for livestock feed, taking into account the farm’s feed requirements and seasonal conditions.
- Coordinate harvesting, field handling, drying, processing or preparation, and delivery of harvested feed materials for storage or use.
- Supervise crop workers and allocate daily field duties according to the approved work plan.
- Monitor crop growth, field conditions, input use, labour, yields and production costs, while maintaining accurate crop-operation records.
- Coordinate with the Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist and livestock unit supervisors on crop plans, expected feed volumes and delivery timing.
- Report crop-production progress, challenges, input requirements, yields and corrective actions to the Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist and company management.
- Ensure the safe use and proper care of farm tools, machinery and crop-production equipment, and report major maintenance requirements.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:
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- Diploma or degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, General Agriculture or a related field.
- Practical experience in crop cultivation, preferably maize and other crops used for animal feed.
- Knowledge of land preparation, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
- Experience supervising field workers and managing agricultural operations.
- Ability to maintain crop records, monitor input use and report yields and field performance.
- Good organisational, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
- General Employment and Operating Arrangements
- Project Management
- Overall Project Manager responsibilities will be handled internally by company management. No separate Project Manager vacancy is being advertised.
- Technical Leadership
- The Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist provides overall technical leadership, farm planning and coordination of the integrated farm, including livestock production systems and pasture/fodder strategy.
- Crop and Animal-Feed Production
- The Farm Operations Supervisor manages the implementation of crop cultivation, particularly maize and other crops intended for livestock feed, in line with technical plans and targets.
- Feed and Fodder
- No separate Animal Feed & Fodder Officer is being recruited initially. Technical pasture and fodder planning is coordinated by the Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist, while crop cultivation and feed-crop production are implemented by the Farm Operations Supervisor.
- Application Requirements
- Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Details of relevant practical experience.
- Professional references, where applicable.
- Application Instructions
- Applications should be submitted by email using the details below:
- Application Email:
- [email protected]
- Email Subject:
- Application – Farm Operations Supervisor (Crop & Animal-Feed Production) – Kahama
- Application Deadline:
- 31 December 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- About Davinton Holdings Company Limited
- Davinton Holdings Company Limited is undertaking agricultural development projects in Tanzania, including a sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and an integrated mixed farming project at Kahama. The mixed farming project will combine livestock production involving cattle, goats, poultry and pigs with crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.