Contract Tobacco Classifiers (x6)

Job Description

The following vacancies have risen within TIMB and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill this position on a 5 months fixed term employment contract basis. Reporting to the SALES SUPERVISOR.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Awarding correct tobacco grades to all tobacco that is offered for sale ahead of the selling line.
• Dealing decisively with all cases of improper and suspicious tobacco presentation.
• Positively identifying any storage pests and symptoms of infestations on bales offered for sale.
• Correctly grading collected crop assessment samples.
• Periodically checking the accuracy of tobacco weighing scales.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree/ Diploma in Agriculture or any related field from a recognised institution.
• 3 years Certificate of competence in Tobacco Classification from TIMB.
• 2-5 years of Tobacco Classification Experience.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• A highly organised, task oriented and analytical character with impeccable interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• High level of maturity and responsibility.
• Trustworthy.
• An eye for detail.
• Critical, analytical and investigative skills.

Other

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, certified copies of qualifications and detailed CV addressed to hr@timb.co.zw, clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, 'CONTRACT TOBACCO CLASSIFIER" 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted