We're Hiring · GrowSmart Morija

Help Us Grow the Future of Climate-Smart Farming

We're building a solar-powered, technology-driven horticulture farm at Morija, in partnership with LECSA. Join our team and turn climate-smart agriculture into real impact and local livelihoods.

Current Vacancies

Two Open Roles

Read the full job description, then apply online below.

Full-time

Farm Manager

Morija, Lesotho   12-month renewable
  • Lead day-to-day farm operations & production
  • Manage the team, budgets and solar/IoT irrigation
  • Diploma/degree + 3–5 years' experience
Part-time · 50%

Horticulture Expert

Morija, Lesotho   12-month renewable
  • Specialist agronomy: crop plans, fertigation, IPM
  • Mentor the farm team; raise yield & quality
  • Degree + 5+ years' horticultural experience
Full-timeMorija, LesothoReports to: Project Manager12-month, renewableCloses 30 June 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Farm Manager is the operational leader of the GrowSmart Morija farm, responsible for the efficient, profitable and climate-smart day-to-day running of the site — overseeing all production, managing the team and resources, operating the solar-powered IoT irrigation system, and maintaining the records, budgets and standards that keep the operation productive, safe and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule and oversee all crop production cycles to meet yield, quality and delivery targets.
  • Coordinate open-field, raised-bed and protected (tunnel/greenhouse) production.
  • Operate, monitor and maintain the solar-powered, IoT-enabled irrigation system.
  • Recruit, supervise, schedule and motivate farm workers and seasonal labour.
  • Forecast, procure and manage seeds, seedlings, fertilisers and other inputs cost-effectively.
  • Operate within the approved farm budget and track expenditure.
  • Maintain accurate production, input, labour, irrigation and financial records.
  • Coordinate harvest, grading, packaging and dispatch to buyer specifications.
  • Act as on-site point of contact for LECSA, suppliers, buyers and visitors.
  • Enforce on-farm health, safety and biosecurity standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop/Horticultural Science, Farm Management or related field.
  • At least 3–5 years' hands-on farm/production management experience (vegetable/horticulture preferred).
  • Experience managing farm teams and seasonal labour.
  • Practical experience with irrigation; drip/solar/IoT a strong advantage.
  • Sound budgeting, record-keeping and basic computer skills.
  • A valid driver's licence.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership, planning and organisational ability; hands-on and results-driven.
  • Sound agronomic judgement and practical problem-solving.
  • Financial literacy and a cost-conscious mindset.
  • Good communication; fluency in Sesotho and English highly desirable.
Part-time · 50% LOEMorija, LesothoReports to: Project Manager12-month, renewableCloses 30 June 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Horticulture Expert provides specialist horticultural and agronomic expertise to drive crop quality, yield and continuous improvement. Working at 50% level of effort alongside the Farm Manager, the role designs crop and nutrition plans, leads integrated pest and disease management, sets agronomic standards, and builds the technical capacity of the farm team. This is a technical advisory role rather than a day-to-day operational one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and update the crop plan, rotation and planting calendar to optimise yield, quality and soil health.
  • Advise on crop and variety selection suited to Morija's conditions and market demand.
  • Develop soil-health, fertilisation and fertigation programmes based on testing.
  • Design and oversee an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) programme.
  • Diagnose crop pests, diseases and disorders and recommend safe, cost-effective interventions.
  • Introduce climate-smart and innovative horticultural techniques; support trials.
  • Build the skills of the Farm Manager and team through coaching and training materials.
  • Provide technical guidance and agronomic input to project reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant/Soil Science or related field; postgraduate an advantage.
  • At least 5 years' specialist horticultural experience (high-value or protected cropping preferred).
  • Proven expertise in crop planning, plant nutrition/fertigation and pest/disease management.
  • Track record of improving crop yields and quality under commercial conditions.
  • Experience training or advising farmers or farm teams highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

  • Deep, practical agronomic knowledge with sound, evidence-based judgement.
  • Ability to translate technical knowledge into clear guidance for non-specialists.
  • Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and mentoring; fluency in Sesotho and English highly desirable.

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