Horticulture Supervisor at Masmec Ltd

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining high standard of vegetable crop management, crop hygiene and crop husbandry to ensure high quality standards and optimum production both in the green houses and open field.
• Ensuring proper scouting of pests and diseases is done and promptly reporting any incidents and taking preventive action.
• Timely submission of vegetable production reports as per set deadlines.
• Ensuring proper Safety, Health and Environmental issues are put into consideration in accordance with the Industry standards and company policy.
• Ensuring that budgeted yearly vegetable production per square meter is achieved.
• Managing Training, developing and motivating staff.

Qualifications & Competence:

• Degree or Higher Diploma in either Horticulture, Agronomy or Agriculture from a recognized institution.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in a similar or senior supervisory position.
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Good understanding of vegetables’ production and crop husbandry practices within greenhouse setup and open field irrigation.
• Experience with Green House vegetable production technologies including pressure compensated and / or non-pressure compensated drip irrigation systems.
• Knowledge in Integrated vegetable Pest Management and fertilizer application practices.
• Team player with proven supervisory and people management skills and one who is able to work with minimal supervision.
• Procession of a clean valid driving license will be an added advantage.