Horticulture Farm Assistant at Masmec Ltd

Reporting to the Supervisor the farm assistant will be responsible for:

• Maintaining high standard of vegetable crop management, crop hygiene and crop husbandry to ensure high quality standards and optimum production.
• Implementing proper scouting of vegetable pests and diseases and promptly reporting any incidents to supervisor and taking action as necessary.
• Overseeing and implementing the vegetables planting and harvesting programs.
• Ensure proper and up to date record keeping of farm stocks and equipment.
• Coordinate the delivery of vegetable produce from the farms to the grading shed, packaging and transport to clients.
• Ensuring proper Safety, Health and Environmental issues are put into consideration in accordance with the Industry Standards and company policy.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance.

Desired Qualifications / Competence:

• Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture, Agronomy or Agriculture from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in horticulture within greenhouse setup.
• Self-motivated and can work long hours with minimum supervision.
• Training in Integrated Pest Management and safe use of pesticides an added advantage.
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Good understanding of production and crop husbandly practices within greenhouse setup.
• Experience with Green House production technologies including drip irrigation.