Agronomist

Job Summary

• Employer: BWEKWA HUMAN CAPITAL CONSULTANTS
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
• Category: Agriculture
• Closing Date: 2026-11-17

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement blueberry production plans, covering crop establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting.
• Monitor crop growth, flowering, pollination, fruit development and overall plant health.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation programmes to ensure optimal water and nutrient application.
• Oversee soil and growing media management, including pH monitoring and nutrient requirements.
• Identify and manage pests, diseases and weeds through effective integrated pest management programmes.
• Monitor fruit maturity, yield, size, firmness and quality to ensure compliance with market and export specifications.
• Coordinate harvesting activities and work closely with packhouse teams to minimise post-harvest losses.
• Monitor agricultural input utilisation, production costs and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare periodic agronomic performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, environmental and occupational health and safety standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements in production techniques, crop performance and resource utilisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2-5 years' relevant experience in commercial horticultural production.
• Demonstrable experience in blueberry production will be a strong advantage.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition and integrated pest and disease management.
• Exposure to export-oriented horticultural production and GlobalG.A.P. standards will be added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates to submit their CVs to fungai@bwekwahumancapital.co.zw no later than 17 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.