Leaf Classifiers (5)

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 CLASSIFIERS (5)

Employment Type: Seasonal
Location: Lilongwe (3); Mzuzu (1) and Limbe (1).

Job Purpose

The purpose of your position shall be to classify tobacco at the auction floors and factory and to supervise Leaf and N.T.R.M checkers in line with Hail & Cotton buying policy and company specifications with the following key performance guidelines:

  1. Classify tobacco into appropriate grades according to quality.
  2. Check and verify classified tobacco, making corrections where standards are not met.
  3. Reject tobacco that does not meet company requirements.
  4. Inspect and classify green tobacco prior to processing.
  5. Monitor blends and quality during processing.
  6. Classify tobacco by products.
  7. Prepare and present daily buyer percentage reports.
  8. Supervise Leaf Checkers to ensure compliance with buying policies and product integrity.
  9. Train and transfer skills to Trainees and Leaf Checkers.
  10. Liaise with Tobacco Commission personnel during arbitration of rejected bales.
  11. Any other related duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture or related field, with knowledge of tobacco leaf grading and quality standards. Must be detail oriented, able to identify leaf defects and grade variations, physically fit to work in a warehouse environment, and possess good communication skills. Experience in tobacco handling 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.