ACF

Position: Coffee Manager

Location: Namadzi

Overview

A large commercial agricultural business is seeking an experienced Coffee Manager to lead its coffee operations, from establishing new plantings through to harvesting and post-harvest processing.

This is a hands-on role requiring proven practical experience in commercial coffee production, with responsibility for crop management, production quality, field teams, and overall coffee operations.

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess the following:

1. Proven experience managing commercial coffee production, including planting, growing, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
2. Strong practical knowledge of coffee agronomy, irrigation, crop nutrition, pruning, and pest and disease management.
3. Experience establishing new coffee plantings and managing mature crops.
4. Strong staff supervision, planning, and organisational skills.
5. Ability to manage budgets, monitor costs, and maintain production records.
6. Willingness to work hands-on in the field and take responsibility for crop performance.
7. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel within Southern Malawi.
8. A qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field will be an added advantage.
9. Experience growing Arabica coffee and using intercropping systems will be an added advantage.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The Coffee Manager will be responsible for:

1. Planning and overseeing land preparation, field layout, planting, and the establishment of new coffee fields.
2. Managing nursery operations, seedling selection, and transplanting.
3. Overseeing irrigation, crop nutrition, weed control, mulching, and shade management.
4. Implementing pruning and crop management programmes to maintain healthy, productive coffee trees.
5. Monitoring pests and diseases and coordinating appropriate control measures.
6. Planning and supervising harvesting to ensure coffee cherries are picked at the correct stage of ripeness.
7. Overseeing post-harvest processing, drying, grading, and storage to maintain coffee quality.
8. Recruiting, training, and supervising field teams while setting clear targets and work schedules.
9. Preparing production budgets, yield forecasts, and input requirements.
10. Maintaining accurate records of field activities, costs, yields, and quality.
11. Ensuring safe working practices and the responsible use of agricultural inputs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by email:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2. A brief cover letter.

Email: agriculturalcommunitymalawi@gmail.com

Closing Date: Saturday, 7th November, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to highlight their practical experience in commercial coffee production, particularly in establishing coffee fields, managing mature crops, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.