JOB DESCRIPTION – HATCHERY HARDWARE SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Hatchery Hardware Team Lead
Division: Production
Department: Hardware and Expansion
Grade: M1
Direct Reports: Dredging & Pond Preparation Team, Hapa Handling Team, Seamster Team

JOB OVERVIEW

The Hatchery Hardware Supervisor (Nets & Ponds) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating pond preparation and net/hapa operations. The role ensures that ponds, nets, and related infrastructure are maintained in optimal, safe, and biosecure conditions to support hatchery production. The position also manages teams, resources, and schedules to maximize operational efficiency and reliability.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervision and Oversight

• Lead and supervise daily operations of dredging, pond preparation, hapa handling, and net repair teams.
• Conduct routine inspections of ponds, nets, and hapas to ensure they meet operational and quality standards.
• Develop work plans, allocate manpower, and monitor performance to ensure timely completion of activities.

2. Health, Safety, and Biosecurity

• Enforce adherence to safety, health, and biosecurity protocols in all pond and net-related operations.
• Supervise cleaning, disinfection, and repair activities to ensure compliance with hatchery standards.
• Identify hazards or risks and implement preventive and corrective measures promptly.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate logs and records of pond preparation, hapa deployment, and net maintenance activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports and incident summaries to the Team Lead.
• Recommend operational improvements to minimize equipment damage and reduce downtime.

4. Training and Development

• Train and mentor team members on net handling, pond preparation, and biosecurity practices.
• Build team capacity through continuous on-the-job coaching and performance feedback.

5. Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in aquaculture pond and net operations.
• Proven supervisory and organizational abilities.
• Strong knowledge of pond preparation, net/hapa management, and biosecurity procedures.
• Ability to plan work efficiently and enforce safety and quality standards.

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 13th October 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.