Del Monte Kenya
The Company: Del
Monte Kenya Limited located in Thika - Kenya is a leading producer, marketer
and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed pineapple fruit
and fruit juice beverages.
Position 1: Irrigation Supervisor
The Job: Reports
to the Agriculture Senior Department Head.
Key Functions:
- Planning, designing, installation, maintenance
and operation of open field irrigation systems;
- Planning,organizing and coordinating
irrigation labor, equipment and materials;
- Monitoring performance of irrigation
activities and directing necessary corrections;
- Providing timely and accurate reports on work
performance;
- Performing administrative duties, training and
motivating sub-ordinates.
The Person:
The ideal candidate should meet the
following requirements:-
- Aged between 25 and 35 years.
- BSc. Degree in Agricultural/Biosystems
Engineering from a recognized University.
- Good knowledge of Autocard.
- Minimum 3 years experience in design and
installation of large drip irrigation systems.
- Computer literate.
- Holders of a driving licence will have an
added advantage.
- Must be capable of working independently,
without close supervision and meet strict deadlines.
- Ready to work in shifts and long working
hours.
Position 2: Land Preparation Supervisor
The Job: Reports to the Agriculture Senior Department Head.
Key Functions:
- Planning, organizing and co-ordinating labour,
equipment and materials in the land preparation section;
- Supervising and monitoring performance of each
activity and directing necessary corrections;
- Providing timely and accurate reports on work
performance;
- Performing administrative duties, training and
motivating subordinates;
- Ensuring safe and healthy working environment.
The Person:
The ideal candidate should meet the
following requirements:-
- Aged between 25 and 35 years.
- Have a minimum of a BSc degree in Agriculture
Engineering/Bio systems Engineering.
- At least 3 years field working experience
preferably in a large mechanized commercial agricultural set up or in a
well established research institution.
- Must be capable of working independently and
meet strict deadlines.
- Those with a driving licence and experience in
working with heavy agricultural equipment will have an added advantage.
- Must be results oriented and ready to work in
shifts and for long hours.
- Must be a team builder.
Applications with detailed CV only,
indicating current and expected remunerations should be emailed
to hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com so as to reach us by 19th June, 2015.
to hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com so as to reach us by 19th June, 2015.