JOB DESCRIPTION – General Worker-Average Body Weight

Department: Lake Operations

Report to: Average Body Weight Supervisor 

Grade: GW

JOB OVERVIEW:

The General Worker-Average Body Weight is responsible for sampling fish, accurately counting samples on a daily basis as well as handling fish with care.

KEY DUTIES

• Counting, weighing and calculations must be done accurately.
• Co-ordinate with feeders so they know when their cages are to be sampled.
• Ensure that Nets are always handled with care to avoid damages.
• Ensure that Seining is done in a way that places minimal stress on the fish to avoid mortalities.
• Immediately report any identified issues with fish in a particular cage to the supervisor.
• Promote good housekeeping and hygiene practices and ensuring that the workspace is always neat and tidy at all times.
• Properly handle all the equipment used with care and kept in a safe custody.
• Adhere to Established Health and Safety policies in the Company.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Diploma or certificate in Fisheries and Aquaculture preferred
2. Experience with cage farming is beneficial
3. Must be able to swim

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Hardworking, capable of being involved in farming operations
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Must be confident to give out instructions and lead a team
4. Must show good endurance and persistence.
5. Must have an eye for detail
6. Must be willing to constantly learn more and develop their knowledge and skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: [email protected], clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 19th September 2025.

“Recruitment will be on rolling basis”

Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process