Farm Manager at Tabono Consult Limited

Farm Manager at Tabono Consult Ltd June 2025

TABONO CONSULT LIMITED
Job Title: Farm Manager
Reporting to: Company Directors
Location: Dodoma & Morogoro
Tabono on behalf of our esteemed client is seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable, Farm Manager (Bwana Shamba)

Responsibilities:
The
Farm Manager / Bwana Shamba will oversee the operations of a
large-scale sunflower farming enterprise, managing approximately 2,000
acres of farmland. This role demands deep technical expertise and proven
leadership in large-scale farm management, with a strong focus on
irrigation-based agriculture.

Key responsibilities
include the day-to-day management of farming operations such as land
preparation, cultivation, harrowing, planting, pest and disease control,
and harvesting. The Farm Manager will lead a team of agronomists,
junior managers, and farm laborers, ensuring coordination, efficiency,
and the highest standards of agricultural practices.

A strong
emphasis is placed on irrigation agriculture—especially in sunflower
farming. The Farm Manager must possess advanced knowledge and hands-on
experience in designing, operating, and maintaining irrigation systems,
and in applying them effectively for crop yield optimization.

Strategic
planning, problem-solving, and financial oversight will also be central
to the role. This includes budget planning, cost control, and
reporting, as well as finding cost-effective operational solutions that
align with company goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale farms of 500–1000 acres or more.
• Proven experience specifically in irrigation agriculture, preferably sunflower farming.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Machinery, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of Full crop cycle (especially sunflower): cultivation, harrowing, planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Irrigation systems and water management techniques.
• Farm machinery: tractors, discs, and other essential equipment.

TABONO CONSULT LIMITED

• Strong financial and market knowledge, including: Agricultural input pricing
• Strong strategic mind-set; able to plan ahead and align farm operations with broader company objectives.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Must be honest, hardworking, responsible, and highly accountable.

How to Apply
Tabono
Consult is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Interested candidates should submit their resume certificates detailing
their qualifications and relevant experience to https://tabono.co.tz
Role is posted under Careers as ‘Farm Manager’
Deadline: 06th July 2025.
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.