Field General Hand - Cannabis Center at Midlands State University – Kwekwe

Midlands State University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of Field General Hand at their Cannabis Centre, Kwekwe Campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for various duties related to cannabis cultivation.

Duties include preparing, planting, weeding, and irrigating cannabis fields. The role also involves scouting for and controlling pests and diseases in the cannabis fields regularly. Propagating cannabis using cuttings and making records of tools/equipment and farming inputs are also key responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to keep agriculture tools clean, harvest and grade cannabis flowers, seeds, and fiber, and put water into storage tanks for use. They will also perform any other duties as assigned by the cannabis team.

- At least 5 ‘O’ levels including English and Science.
- At least two (2) years working experience as a gardener or general hand on a farm.
- The candidate should be 20 – 40 years of age.
- Must be a self-starter, physically fit, and able to withstand extended working hours.
- Any experience in working with cannabis at a cannabis farm is an added advantage.