TOBACCO CLASSIFIERS x7 – TIMB 122 views

VACANCY NOTICE
TOBACCO CLASSIFIERS X 7
The above-mentioned fixed term contract vacancies have arisen within TIMB and applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill in the positions. The successful candidates will be based at TIMB Head Office & Regional Offices.

REPORTS TO: SALES SUPERVISOR

KEY 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 ba les offered for sale.
• Correctly grading collected crop assessment samples.
• Periodically checking the accuracy of tobacco weighing scales.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• A Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• 3 years Certificate of competence in Tobacco Classification from TIMB.
• A minimum of 2 years of Tobacco Classification experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCES
• Excellent report writing skills.
• High level of maturity and responsibility.
• Trustworthy.
• An eye for detail.
• Good critical, analytical, and investigative skills.
• A highly organised, task oriented and analytical character.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Teamwork and cooperation.