Horticultural Supervisor – Kibwezi, Kenya

About the role

A well-established plantation with operations in Kenya and Tanzania is looking for a Horticultural Supervisor in Kibwezi, Kenya. The role covers all on-farm activities, from seeding, nursery and growing to harvesting, sorting, packaging, pruning, pest control and record keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day farm operations, including all aspects of horticulture and general farming.
• Develop and implement practices that ensure optimal returns while maintaining economic and environmental viability.
• Manage seed production operations in line with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain farm records and accounts.
• Monitor safety and health measures, worker safety, environmental biodiversity and environmental protection activities.
• Train, supervise and assign duties to staff such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, pruning, packaging, grading and equipment maintenance.
• Handle post-harvest processing, including storage and packaging in preparation for sale.
• Ensure farm activities comply with government regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a busy agricultural setting.
• Proven experience in seed management, plant breeding or horticultural production.
• Strong understanding of horticultural practices and seed industry regulations.
• Ability to analyse data and market trends, and to work with people of different cultural backgrounds in a remote location.
• Valid motorbike driving licence and proficiency in riding.

Applications are made through the recruitment agency's website; candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should apply again for future roles.