Employment Opportunities at Tana River Sugar

Role Summary

We are seeking experienced High-Power Tractor Operators to manage primary land preparation operations on our sugarcane development estate. You will operate powerful multi-function tractors (247 – 280 kW) equipped with specialized tillage attachments including deep rippers, heavy-duty disc harrows, and complementary equipment to prepare land for sugarcane cultivation. This role demands technical expertise, precision operation of complex hydraulic systems, and commitment to achieving uniform soil conditions that support optimal crop performance.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Valid NTSA Class G12 heavy agricultural equipment operator licence, plus any other mandatory operator competency documentation.
• Minimum six (6) years’ hands-on experience operating high-power agricultural tractors in commercial farming, plantation development, land preparation, or similar demanding environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating deep rippers and heavy-duty disc harrows in intensive land preparation operations, including primary and secondary tillage, levelling, residue incorporation, and seedbed preparation.
• Demonstrated competence in operating tractors with advanced hydraulic, PTO, three-point linkage, and implement-control systems.
• Experience in large-scale sugarcane, agricultural estate, or commercial plantation development will be an added advantage.
• Strong practical understanding of soil mechanics, compaction, hardpan formation, soil moisture, traction, and tillage principles, including ripper shatter mechanics (tine spacing, working depth, fracture patterns, and the effect of speed on ripping quality).
• Proficiency in operating and adjusting heavy disc harrows, including disc angle, working depth, levelling, blade wear, and implement alignment.
• Strong knowledge of tractor hydraulic systems, pressure and flow requirements, PTO operation, three-point linkage, ballast/weight distribution, and basic troubleshooting; able to identify abnormal conditions and communicate technical issues accurately to the maintenance team.
• Ability to calculate and monitor field work rates, hectares per hour, fuel consumption per hectare, and operational efficiency, and to adjust travel speed and operating parameters to soil resistance, moisture, terrain, and implement load.
• Familiarity with GPS-guided agricultural machinery and precision farming systems; exposure to GPS/RTK-guided field operations will be an added advantage.
• Strong machine-care discipline, situational awareness, communication, teamwork, and commitment to safe and efficient operation.

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Role Summary

We are recruiting Medium-Power Tractor Operators to manage specialized planting and secondary land preparation operations. You will operate 155 – 190 hp MFWD tractors equipped with heavy-duty trailed billet planters, multi-row bed formers, and complementary equipment. This role combines technical precision, agronomic knowledge, and operational discipline to ensure optimal crop establishment and uniform plantation geometry.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Valid NTSA Class G12 heavy agricultural equipment operator licence.
• Minimum five (5) years’ hands-on experience operating high-power agricultural tractors in commercial farming, plantation, land development, or similar field operations.
• Demonstrated experience operating trailed planters, bed formers, heavy agricultural implements, or precision farming equipment is highly desirable.
• Practical experience in sugarcane planting, bed formation, ratoon management, or other row-crop establishment operations will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated competence in operating tractors with advanced hydraulic, PTO, three-point linkage, and implement-control systems.
• Strong practical understanding of the mechanical and hydraulic operation of trailed sugarcane planters, including moving-floor hopper systems, billet feed mechanisms, seed/billet metering, depth control, row spacing, and hydraulic implement controls.
• Ability to identify and respond to hydraulic pressure abnormalities, leaks, blockages, feed-system failures, and other planter faults, and communicate technical issues accurately to the maintenance team.
• Proficiency in operating, setting, and adjusting multi-row bed formers, including row spacing, bed geometry, working depth, alignment, and field drainage configuration.
• Good understanding of sugarcane planting depth, billet placement, soil contact, row alignment, and establishment requirements, and how soil moisture and compaction affect planting quality, bed integrity, and traction.
• Ability to monitor work rates and calculate hectares per hour, fuel consumption per hectare, planting output, and operational efficiency.
• Strong machine-care discipline, attention to detail, situational awareness, teamwork, and commitment to safe and productive field operations.

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Role Summary

We are seeking General-Purpose Tractor Operators to manage medium-power tractor operations including amendment haulage, light field haulage, and gypsum application on our expanding sugarcane estate. You will operate 120 – 140 hp MFWD tractors equipped with tipping trailers, gypsum applicators, and complementary attachments. This role supports broader land preparation and development operations while maintaining equipment in optimal condition.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Valid NTSA Class G12 heavy agricultural equipment operator licence.
• Minimum three (3) years’ hands-on experience operating agricultural tractors, preferably 120 hp or above.
• Demonstrated experience towing heavy agricultural or tipping trailers in commercial farming, plantation, quarry, earthworks, or similar field environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate tractors safely on soft, uneven, muddy, and partially prepared terrain.
• Experience operating gypsum, fertilizer, lime, manure, or other soil amendment applicators will be an added advantage.
• Experience in large-scale commercial agriculture, sugarcane production, plantation development, or land development will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of tractor mechanics, safe towing procedures, trailer braking systems, and weight distribution principles; proficiency with implement PTO systems is required.
• Basic knowledge of soil amendments, application rates, and the relationship between amendment application and soil improvement.
• Understanding of the advantages of flotation tires for safe operation on soft, partially prepared ground.

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Role Summary

We are recruiting Wheel Loader Operators to manage high-capacity bulk loading during our intensive bush clearing programme. You will operate 18 – 22-tonne wheel loaders equipped with either general-purpose buckets or specialized root-rake bucket and grapple attachments to clear windrows, load brush and root material, and prepare land for cultivation. This is a physically demanding role that requires precision, safety awareness, and coordination with a multi-machine clearing team working across parallel fronts.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Valid NTSA Class G2 licence for wheel loader operation.
• Minimum four (4) years’ practical experience operating wheel loaders in demanding field environments.
• Experience in bush clearing, land development, earthworks, quarrying, plantation development, or similar heavy-duty operations will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience operating machines fitted with different attachments and using quick-coupler systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coordinated plant and machinery operation involving excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, and other equipment.
• Good understanding of wheel loader operation, basic machine mechanics, hydraulic systems, drivetrain systems, tire management, and fuel management.
• Proficiency in the safe and effective use of general-purpose buckets, root-rake buckets, grapple attachments, brush rollers, and other approved wheel loader attachments; able to assess attachment wear or damage before it leads to major breakdowns.
• Ability to identify and communicate mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, tire, and attachment-related defects to the maintenance team.
• Practical understanding of soil conditions, traction, ground stability, loading angles, bucket positioning, and machine balance, and of optimal loading techniques for brush, roots, soil, stones, and mixed debris.
• Strong awareness of machine operating limits, blind spots, exclusion zones, and safe interaction with other plant and personnel.
• Good communication, teamwork, situational awareness, and ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate machine logs in a fast-paced field environment.

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Role Summary

We are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to operate 20-tonne class and 26 – 30-tonne class long-reach excavators on our expanding sugarcane farm development project. You will be responsible for bush clearing, stump removal, canal excavation, and drainage works while maintaining equipment in optimal working condition and adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Valid NTSA Class G4 licence for excavator operation, a current heavy commercial driving licence, and a valid operator safety card.
• Minimum five (5) years’ hands-on experience operating tracked excavators in demanding field conditions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with skeleton bucket attachments and experience in land development, bush clearing, or similar earthmoving projects.
• Strong understanding of equipment mechanics, hydraulic systems, and attachment operation; capable of basic troubleshooting, identifying maintenance issues, and communicating technical problems clearly to the maintenance team.
• Proficiency in GPS and RTK-guided operations is advantageous, particularly for canal and drainage alignment work.
• Understanding of soil conditions, compaction principles, and the challenges of operating in tropical climates with seasonal drainage variations.

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Role Summary

The Jaggery Salesperson is responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and customer relationship management for the Company’s jaggery product portfolio. The incumbent will proactively identify new business opportunities, build strong distribution networks across wholesale, retail, institutional, and agro-processing channels, manage accounts, and achieve targets for sales volume, market share, and revenue. This role requires close coordination with production, quality assurance, and logistics to ensure seamless order fulfilment and high customer satisfaction.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Commerce, Agribusiness, or a closely related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIM) will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ direct field sales and business development experience, preferably within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), agro-processing, food and beverage, or sugar manufacturing sectors. Experience in selling non-centrifugal sugar/jaggery or bulk agricultural commodities is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proven route-to-market and distribution network management capabilities; strong negotiation, closing, and account management skills; familiarity with sales CRM software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); deep knowledge of credit control and sales administration.
• Behavioural Competencies: Highly self-motivated, target-driven, resilient, excellent interpersonal and persuasive communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, high level of personal integrity, and financial accountability.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to be based at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County, with flexibility for frequent travel across regional sales territories; valid driver’s license/clean driving record; physical fitness to conduct regular trade visits and field operations.