🌱 VACANCY: TRAINEE CLASSIFIER — TOBACCO COMMISSION

The Tobacco Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Trainee Classifier (Grade TC 7).

📍 Duty Stations: Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Limbe & Kasungu
💼 Position: Trainee Classifier
📊 Grade: TC 7
📅 Deadline: 11 September 2026

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Sample and classify tobacco at the market.
• Identify unwanted materials in tobacco bales.
• Conduct random sampling and stakeholder discussions to support standardised tobacco marketing.
• Conduct outreach and training programmes with tobacco growers.
• Conduct crop assessment surveys.
• Collect tobacco samples for testing by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS).
• Train commercial graders.
• Participate in tobacco production activities, including planting, reaping, curing and grading.
• Work with growers on extension services, complaints and marketing matters.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or another related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the tobacco sector.

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application under confidential cover, together with:

• Detailed CV
• Names and contact details of 3 traceable referees

Address the application to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Tobacco Commission
P.O. Box 40045
Kanengo
Lilongwe 4, Malawi

⏰ Closing Date: 11 September 2026