BY TEBENGUNI NXUMALO (INTERN)
VUVULANE– Nearly 200 job seekers gathered at the Umoba Vuvulane Branch on Monday, 23 February 2026, responding to a recruitment drive linked to the company’s new whole-stick loading and haulage tender operation.
The strong turnout reflected growing interest in opportunities within Eswatini’s agricultural logistics sector, as candidates from across the country attended the screening process. The tender operation officially commenced on 1 March 2026, marking an important step in Umoba’s operational expansion.
According to the company, applicants underwent a structured recruitment process that included qualification verification, practical skills assessments and other evaluation procedures conducted in line with approved standards. Company representatives supervised the exercise to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to established guidelines.
Images shared from the branch showed large numbers of candidates gathered for the screening, highlighting the enthusiasm and readiness of emaSwati to take up new employment opportunities.
Although Umoba has not disclosed the total number of available positions, the recruitment drive signals positive momentum in the sector. The launch of the whole-stick loading and haulage operation strengthens capacity in agricultural logistics while opening doors for skills development and income generation.
Recruitment initiatives of this scale not only create pathways to employment but also give candidates an opportunity to showcase their qualifications and hands-on competencies in a professional assessment environment.
Umoba continues to keep stakeholders informed about its operational progress through its official communication platforms, reinforcing its commitment to growth, opportunity and sector development.
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