Junior Horticultural Supervisor – Kibwezi

About the role

A well-established plantation with operations in Kenya and Tanzania is recruiting a Junior Horticultural Supervisor in Kibwezi, Kenya, through Summit Recruitment & Search. The role supports the planning, coordination and supervision of field operations for baby corn, cucurbit seed production (watermelon, squash, pepper and tomato) and seed maize, while supervising field workers, allocating daily tasks and promoting safe work practices.

Key responsibilities

• Support land preparation, planting, transplanting, irrigation and fertilizer application, supervising daily field activities to ensure proper crop establishment and spacing.
• Monitor crop growth stages and help implement nutrient management, fertigation programs and integrated pest and disease management.
• Oversee weed control and take part in rouging to maintain varietal purity in seed production fields.
• Assist in supervising hybrid seed production, including emasculation, hand pollination, pollination schedules and labeling and record keeping.
• Monitor baby corn harvesting to ensure crops are picked at the right maturity stage with good ear size and freshness.
• Maintain field records, production logs and input usage reports, and support internal inspections and seed certification.
• Supervise field workers and seasonal labour, allocate daily tasks, monitor performance, promote safety and ensure adherence to company SOPs and quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy or a related field.
• 2-5 years of field experience in crop production or seed production.
• Basic knowledge of baby corn, seed maize and cucurbit crop production.
• Understanding of seed production principles such as genetic purity, isolation and rouging.
• Exposure to hybrid seed production or vegetable crop management is an advantage.
• Valid motorbike driving licence and proficiency in riding.