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Temporary Sales Clerk at The Smallholder Farmers’ Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM)

SFFRFM

Overview

VACANCY

TEMPORARY SALES CLERK-2025/2026 SEASON

The Smallholder Farmers’ Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the position of Temporary Sales Clerk (2025/2026 season) tenable at various satellite depots in the Southern, Central and Northern Regions.

Division                 : Commercial Services

Reporting to           : Regional Business Manager

Responsible for       : N/A

 

Purpose of the Job: 

To conduct sales of fertilizer and non -fertilizer items.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducting sales of fertilizer and non- fertilizer products ensuring that cash sales with correct information are issued to customers
  • Receiving and storing fertilizers efficiently and professionally
  • Take charge of all satellite depot operations
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date stock records
  • Compiling and indexing in a clear manner all documentation on a day to day basis
  • Preparing daily sales summary
  • Assist customers to buy the right type of fertilizer and non-fertilizer products and advising them on application methods.
  • Practicing good customer care
  • Making administrative decisions for security guards and Porter under his/her control including duty roster in liaison with the Regional Business Manager.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • MSCE with at least a credit in Mathematics and English.
  • Professional Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture or any related fields from a reputable institution.
  • Experience in a similar position and computer literacy will be added advantages.
  • At least three (3) years’ work experience in a busy organization.
  • Should be between 25-50 years old
  • Be honest and of sober habits
  • Must have good interpersonal skills
  • Competent in counting and handling cash
  • A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision
  • Should not have any criminal record

 

Additional Skills and Abilities

  • Leadership, planning, coordination and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Flexible, result oriented and innovative thinking Self-starter, team player
  • Resilient and ability to work long and odd hours
  • Be prepared to work under intense pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Knowledge of ICT.

 

Method Of Application

Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three(3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marked “ Vacancy: Temporary Sales Clerk 2025/2026 Season” not later than 16:00 hours on Friday, 6th June,2025 to:

 

The Human Resources and Administration Manager

Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi

SFFRFM

ULIMI House

P.O. Box 2505

Blantyre.

Candidates who worked the 2023/2024, 2024/2025 seasons need not to apply.

Due to anticipated large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

SFFRFM is an equal opportunity employer.