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:
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Planning, designing, installation,
maintenance and operation of open field irrigation systems;
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Planning,organizing and coordinating
irrigation labor, equipment and materials;
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Monitoring performance of irrigation
activities and directing necessary corrections;
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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:-
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Aged between 25 and 35 years.
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BSc. Degree in
Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering from a recognized University.
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Good knowledge of Autocard.
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Minimum 3 years experience in design
and installation of large drip irrigation systems.
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Computer literate.
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Holders of a driving licence will
have an added advantage.
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Must be capable of working
independently, without close supervision and meet strict deadlines.
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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;
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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.