Date: September 2, 2025 

Shagasha Tea Company Ltd is one of Rwanda’s leading tea producers, located in the lush and fertile highlands of Rusizi District, Western Province. The company is dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and marketing of high-quality tea for both local and international markets. STC is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated, and qualified individuals to fill the following vacant positions: 

Job Title: Plantation Agronomist 

Number of Positions: 2 

Department: Plantation 

Reports to: Farm Manager 

Supervises: Capitas 

Overall purpose of the role 

To ensure the delivery of high-quality agronomic services in tea plantations, contributing to increased crop production and improved quality standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct demonstrations on tea crop maintenance in assigned fields 
• Train workers on proper fertilizer application methods and ensure compliance • Establish and maintain nurseries for planting materials 
• Sensitize and recruit tea pluckers 
• Train and supervise pluckers on plucking techniques to ensure leaf quality 
• Promote and enforce good agricultural practices (GAPs) in tea fields 
• Ensure proper use and safety of all field equipment 
• Collaborate with relevant authorities to resolve farmers’ challenges 
• Effectively mobilize and utilize resources within your area of responsibility 
• Support in disseminating company policies to workers and farmers when required • Actively work to eliminate hawking in your assigned zone 
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety regulations 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor 

Candidate Profile 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field 
• Computer literacy is required 

Additional Qualifications 

• A valid motorcycle driving license (Category A) is an added advantage 

Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in agronomy or plantation management

How to Apply 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications in one PDF document by email to: info@shagashateas.com , with a copy to emmanuel.ndikubwimana@shagashateas.com  

Deadline for application is not later than September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM 

Application documents must include: 

• A signed application letter addressed to the Managing director 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three referees 
• Copies of academic certificates 
• Any other relevant supporting documents 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Done at Shagasha on 02/09/2025 

Managing Director /Shagasha Tea Company