About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers with over 700 employees, and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

About the role:

The Hatchery Grounds keeping Foreman is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized hatchery environment, particularly around ponds and operational areas. The role oversees ground maintenance activities, supervises ground keeping staff and casual laborers, and ensures proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. The Hatchery Foreman also supports biosecurity standards and reports any environmental or structural risks that could affect hatchery operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Hatchery Grounds cleanliness & Ponds safety (50%)

• Supervise and participate in grass cutting around ponds, pathways, & Hatchery premises.
• Ensure pond embankments are clean, stable, and free from weeds or obstructions.
• Monitor water channels to prevent blockages.
• Maintain clean and safe walking paths around ponds, garden and hatchery operational areas.
• Support biosecurity measures by maintaining hygienic surroundings
• Ensure the hatchery environment is clean and free from hazards.

2. Supervision & Workforce Management (20%)

• Lead and supervise ground keeping staff and casual laborers.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure timely completion of work.
• Monitor staff attendance, discipline, and productivity.
• Train workers on safe use of tools and equipment.

3. Equipment & Tools Management (20%)

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of grass cutters, slashers, hoes, and other tools.
• Report damaged tools and request replacements when necessary.
• Maintain proper storage of equipment.

4. Reporting (10%)

• Provide regular updates to the hatchery Operation Supervisor on ground maintenance activities.
• Report any structural or environmental issues affecting hatchery operations area in general.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Diploma or certificate in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Environmental Management, or a related field is an added advantage, with 2–4 years of experience in farm operations, hatchery operations, grounds maintenance, or a similar supervisory role. Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, or large-scale farm environments is preferred.

Supervisory & Workforce Management Skills: Proven ability to lead and supervise groundkeeping staff and casual laborers, assign daily tasks, and monitor attendance, discipline, and productivity to ensure timely completion of work.

Tools & Equipment Handling: Ability to safely operate and oversee the use of farm tools and equipment such as grass cutters, slashers, and hoes, including ensuring proper maintenance and storage.

Communication & Personal Attributes: Strong communication and reporting skills, attention to detail, safety awareness, and the physical ability to work in an outdoor farm environment, with a high level of responsibility and reliability.

• Supervise and participate in grass cutting around ponds, pathways, & Hatchery premises.
• Ensure pond embankments are clean, stable, and free from weeds or obstructions.
• Monitor water channels to prevent blockages.
• Maintain clean and safe walking paths around ponds, garden and hatchery operational areas.
• Support biosecurity measures by maintaining hygienic surroundings
• Ensure the hatchery environment is clean and free from hazards.
• Lead and supervise ground keeping staff and casual laborers.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure timely completion of work.
• Monitor staff attendance, discipline, and productivity.
• Train workers on safe use of tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of grass cutters, slashers, hoes, and other tools.
• Report damaged tools and request replacements when necessary.
• Maintain proper storage of equipment.
• Provide regular updates to the hatchery Operation Supervisor on ground maintenance activities.
• Report any structural or environmental issues affecting hatchery operations area in general.

• Supervisory & Workforce Management Skills
• Tools & Equipment Handling
• Communication & Reporting Skills
• Attention to detail
• Safety awareness
• Physical ability to work in an outdoor farm environment
• High level of responsibility and reliability

• Diploma or certificate in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Environmental Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
• 2–4 years of experience in farm operations, hatchery operations, grounds maintenance, or a similar supervisory role.
• Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, or large-scale farm environments is preferred.