Farm Storekeeper Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings – November 2026

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Category: Agriculture
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Farm Storekeeper

Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Integrity | Growth | Excellence

Background

Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.

The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.

The company seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Farm Storekeeper to maintain physical custody and orderly storage of farm products and general farm supplies, ensuring receipts, stock balances and dispatches are properly controlled.

Stock Control Arrangement

The Storekeeper maintains physical custody of stock and prepares stock movement records.

The Farm Accountant / Administration Officer manages supporting documentation, verifies stock movements and signs stock-release records within delegated authority.

Veterinary medicines and vaccines remain under the separate custody of the Veterinary Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, count, inspect and record farm output handed over by livestock unit supervisors, including eggs and other saleable products.

• Ensure suitable handling and storage of eggs, including dated batches, separation of cracked or damaged eggs and stock rotation.

• Maintain physical custody of saleable farm output and general farm supplies, excluding veterinary medicines and vaccines held in the Veterinary Officer’s separate store.

• Maintain stock cards or electronic registers for receipts, issues, balances, damage, wastage and dispatches.

• Release products or supplies only against properly completed and authorised stock-release documentation.

• Obtain signatures and acknowledgement from the receiving person for all stock released.

• Conduct regular physical stock counts and report discrepancies promptly.

• Monitor storage conditions, security, cleanliness and stock levels, and submit replenishment requests.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Stores Management, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management or a related field.

• Relevant experience in storekeeping, inventory control or produce handling.

• Good record-keeping and basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• High integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

General Employment and Operating Arrangements

1. Veterinary Supplies

The Veterinary Officer maintains a separate veterinary store for medicines, vaccines and related equipment.

2. General Farm Stock and Output

The Farm Storekeeper maintains physical custody of eggs, saleable farm products and general farm supplies.

The Farm Accountant / Administration Officer manages stock documentation, verifies stock movements and signs stock-release records within delegated authority.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.

3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

4. Details of relevant practical experience.

5. Professional references, where applicable.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted by email using the details below:

Application Email: info@davintonholdings.com

Email Subject: Application – Farm Storekeeper – Kahama

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Davinton Holdings Company Limited

Davinton Holdings Company Limited is undertaking agricultural development projects in Tanzania, including a sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and an integrated mixed farming project at Kahama. The mixed farming project will combine cattle, goats, poultry and pig production with crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.