About AMA
The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resource Development is established in terms of the Agricultural Marketing Authority Act (Chapter 18:24). AMA has a mandate to regulate, supervise, develop, and administer the marketing of agricultural products.
The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resource Development is established in terms of the Agricultural Marketing Authority Act (Chapter 18:24). AMA has a mandate to regulate, supervise, develop, and administer the marketing of agricultural products.
Programme Overview
AMA is calling on all self-motivated and dynamic graduates to apply for the position of Graduate Trainee in the Agribusiness Department. This programme is aimed at offering unemployed graduates an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentorship and exposure in the agribusiness sector.
What can you expect?
Over a period of 18 months, you will get the exposure you would expect from experienced mentors, supportive colleagues, and experts. You will find yourself supporting senior management on a range of exciting projects and acquiring professional, methodological, and technical skills. Following the successful completion of the program and if a suitable vacancy is available, you may subsequently assume a position of responsibility at AMA.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Harare
- Category: Agriculture
- Closing Date: 2026-06-03
Key Responsibilities
- get the exposure you would expect from experienced mentors, supportive colleagues, and experts.
- find yourself supporting senior management on a range of exciting projects
- acquiring professional, methodological, and technical skills.
- Following the successful completion of the program and if a suitable vacancy is available, you may subsequently assume a position of responsibility at AMA.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (2.1 and above) in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
- Not more than 3 years outside college following attainment of the qualification.
- Data Analytics and visualisation would be a strong advantage.
- Strong statistical analytical skills required in packages such as SPSS and Stata.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Should be proficient in written and spoken English and Shona/Ndebele.
- High integrity.
- Strong interest in the agricultural sector.
- Entrepreneurial drive.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Have a clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.
Salary
To be disclosed to successful candidates
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to: [email protected] using “GT Agribusiness” as the subject of the email. Successful candidate must be ready to start immediately. Application Deadline: 3 June 2026.
About the Company
The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is a pivotal regulatory body operating within Zimbabwe's vital agricultural sector. Its primary mandate encompasses the comprehensive oversight and regulation of the production, marketing, and processing of diverse agricultural products across the nation. This critical role ensures structured market operations, fair practices, and stability throughout the agricultural value chain, benefiting both producers and consumers. Through its regulatory framework, AMA plays an essential role in fostering growth and efficiency for agricultural enterprises throughout Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe's regulator for agricultural production, marketing, and processing.
Website: https://ama.co.zw/