Horticultural Supervisor – Kibwezi, Kenya at Summit Recruitment
TextLocation: Kibwezi, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: KES 100,000 per month (Approx. 770 USD)
Career Level: Mid-Level
Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
OVERVIEW
Our client, a well-established plantation with operations in Kenya and Tanzania, is seeking a Horticultural Supervisor. The role involves managing all on-farm activities, including seeding, nursery, growing, harvesting, sorting, packaging, pest control, and record-keeping. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a busy agricultural field setup.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm Operations: Oversee all aspects of horticulture and general farming, ensuring optimal returns through economic and environmental practices.
Seed Production: Manage seed production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Record-Keeping: Prepare and maintain accurate farm records and accounts.
Safety and Health: Monitor safety and health measures for staff, ensuring environmental biodiversity and undertaking environmental protection activities when needed.
Staff Management: Train, supervise, and assign duties to staff, including cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, packaging, grading, and equipment maintenance.
Post-Harvest Processing: Oversee storage and packaging of harvested crops in preparation for sale.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all farm activities comply with government regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field.
Experience: At least 5 years of working experience in a busy agricultural field setup.
Skills:
Proven experience in seed management, plant breeding, or horticultural production.
Strong understanding of horticultural practices and seed industry regulations.
Ability to analyze data and market trends effectively.
Additional Requirements:
Able to work with diverse cultural backgrounds in a remote location.
Must have a valid driving license with a motorbike endorsement and be proficient in riding.
HOW TO APPLY
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🔗 Horticultural Supervisor – Kibwezi, Kenya
ABOUT SUMMIT RECRUITMENT AND SEARCH
Summit Recruitment and Search is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya. We provide outstanding talent to various sectors across Africa, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality in our operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary: KES 100,000 per month (Approx. 770 USD)
Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
Note: Summit Recruitment & Search does not charge any fees during the employment process.
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