Our client, in the business of processing and exporting of high quality macademia nuts in the African and Asian market seeks to recruit a Nursery Supervisor.
Reference: ns 2018
Recruiter: Stratostaff East Africa
Location: Maragua, Kenya
Available: Immediately
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bsc in Agriculture or any other related field;
- At least 2 years of progressive experience in a busy nursery;
- Knowledge of and experience in macadamia seedlings propagation will be an added advantage;
Job Specification-
- Manage the nursery to ensure continuous supply of plants for sale to customers;
- Graft macadamia, avocado and any other seedlings as may be required;
- Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests and mitigation processes;
- Prepare and assign work schedules and duties to nursery or greenhouse staff, and supervise their work;
- Conduct employee training programs in consultations with the agriculture and special projects manager;
- Perform manual agricultural or horticultural tasks;
- Select and recommend for purchase seeds, plant nutrients and disease control chemicals;
- Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies;
Competencies
- High level of integrity;
- Aims to get things done well, set challenging goals, create own measure of excellence and seek to improve performance;
- Have report writing skills;
- Self-motivated and results driven and can work to tight deadlines;
- Be a team leader and able to motivate those under working under;
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 20th May 2018
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Stratostaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer