General Manager

Corporate Partners

VACANCY

At CRC Recruiting, we specialize in providing expert HR consulting services, including recruitment for a wide range of clients. On behalf of our client a Licensed Cannabis Production Company, we are hiring:

A GENERAL MANAGER

Location: Central Region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Leadership: Oversee entire cultivation, drying, curing, and processing operations to meet licensed capacity and GMP/GAAMP standards.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with CRA and ARET licensing conditions, Ministry of Health, MBS, Environmental Affairs, and export requirements. Maintain audit readiness at all times.

P&L & Strategy: Manage budgets, cost control, yield optimization, and deliver monthly management reports to the Board.

Team Management: Lead and develop Agronomy, Processing, QA/QC, Security, and Admin teams. Target staff complement 50+.

Quality & Safety: Implement SOPs for traceability, hygiene, worker safety, and product quality.

Stakeholder Relations: Liaise with regulators, buyers, logistics partners, and community stakeholders professionally and transparently.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, or related field. Master’s is an advantage.
  • 7+ year’s senior management experience, with 3+ years in large-scale agriculture, horticulture, or regulated crop production. Cannabis experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
  • Proven record of accomplishment managing P&L, large teams, and compliance-heavy environments.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and export documentation.
  • Excellent leadership, integrity, and report-writing skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in Malawi and pass a comprehensive background/security clearance.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience with regulated crops or pharmaceutical/agro-processing environments.
  • Knowledge of irrigation, greenhouse, or controlled environment agriculture.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and cover letter to corporate.partners82@gmail.com by 15 July 2026. Subject Line: General Manager Cannabis Co – Central Region Or deliver hard copies to: CRC Recruiting Office, Bingu National Stadium, Corporate Box E17 Area 48 Lilongwe, Malawi.

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