Leaf Checkers (13)

Hail & Cotton (Malawi) Limited

HAIL & COTTON (Malawi) LIMITED, a fully owned subsidiary of HAIL & COTTON International B.V. based in Netherlands, a company that supplies premium leaf tobacco and value-added services to manufacturers of tobacco products worldwide, is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in the following roles:

LEAF CHECKERS (13)

Employment Type: Seasonal
Location: Lilongwe (7); Mzuzu (4) and Limbe (2).

Job Purpose

The purpose of your position shall be to check tobacco at the floors and factory during buying and processing with the following key performance guidelines:

  1. Checking tobacco during buying at Auction floors.
  2. Presentation of cases on bales bought.
  3. Reporting to seniors on cases rejected by TC.
  4. Assisting Leaf Sorters sorting off-style tobacco during processing.
  5. Cutting samples as directed by the sample room supervisor.
  6. Preparation of hourly samples as directed by blenders.
  7. Ensuring that all by-products are bailed according to quality and type.
  8. Any other related duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

MSCE or equivalent, with basic knowledge of tobacco leaf handling and quality checks. Must be detail oriented, physically fit, able to verify leaf grades accurately, and willing to learn company quality standards. A Certificate in Agriculture is an added advantage.

Remuneration

An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable and reputable referees should reach the undersigned no later than Tuesday, 19 March 2026.

The Human Resources Manager
HAIL & COTTON (Malawi) LIMITED
P. O. Box 40214
KANENGO
LILONGWE 4
Email: malawi@hailcotton.com please clearly mark the envelope or email with ” the Job Title.”

HAIL & COTTON is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted for interviews.