Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details

Position AQUACULTURE MANAGER (1)
Description


Duties

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Manage daily operations of
aquaculture facilities;



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Manage feeding schedules to optimise growth rates and maximise
production;






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Plan and coordinate production
schedules;



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Monitor aquatic species health
and implement disease control measures;



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Ensure compliance with industry
standards and regulations;



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Implement and maintain
biosecurity measures;



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Manage budgets and optimize
efficiency;



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Oversee maintenance and repair
of facilities and equipment;



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Coordinate sales and marketing
activities;



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Conduct regular inspections to
ensure optimal fish welfare;



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Overseeing water quality monitoring and compiling relevant water
quality monitoring data primarily for management purposes;






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Maintaining records related to fish production, including fish
growth rates, consumables, and non-consumables;






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Maintaining an inventory of all assets in the Aquaculture Unit;






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Ensuring maintenance of all equipment in the Aquaculture Unit;






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Maintaining high hygiene standards and ensuring optimum fish
health and biosecurity;






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Supervising staff in the Aquaculture Unit;






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Coordinating aquaculture-related research carried out by
lecturers and students;






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Coordinating the establishment of a Hatchery Unit;






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Supervising interns who may be assigned to the Aquaculture Unit;






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Compiling regular reports related to the Aquaculture Unit;






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Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned and



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Overseeing the rearing and harvesting of fish.



Qualifications And Experience

·         A Bachelors Degree in
Aquaculture/Biological Sciences/Marine Biology or a related field from a
recognised University;




·       Proven work experience of at least two (2) years in
aquaculture management or a related field is required



Skills

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Be able to work with
minimum supervision;






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Be mature, friendly, and helpful to the university
clients;






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Have basic experience in the use of spreadsheets
and word processing software and






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Be prepared to work during odd hours, weekends, and
public holidays.

Closing Date 08 May 2026
Status
Still Open