JOB DESCRIPTION – Feeder

Reports to: Grow Out Supervisor

Division: Production

Department: Lake Operations

Grade:   GW

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for feeding fish and achieving a target size with maximum growth and Survival rates.

KEY DUTIES

• Feeding fish on a daily basis in line with supervisor’s instructions.
• Monitor the feeding behaviour and general health of the fish as well as reporting any irregularities to the supervisor.
• Collect and accurately record mortalities.
• Correct disposal of mortalities on a daily basis.
• Ensure that mortality buckets and Nets are properly Sanitized on a daily basis.
• Scoop nets must be maintained and kept properly every after use.
• Ensure that all nets are secured to the cage frame properly.
• Ensure all equipment is kept neat and tidy at all times.
• Make requests for the required quantity of feed for the following days feeding.
• Maintain a neat and tidy work area.
• Record feed and mortalities accurately into the carbon copy book at every end of the day.
• Accountability of every bag of feed received and fed.
• Adhere to the established Company’s health and safety policies.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor / Line Manager.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technologies /Uganda Certificate of Education
• 1 year experience with cage farming in beneficial
• Ability to swim and be comfortable on water.
• Ability to solve and do simple math calculations.
• Good Communication skills including reading and writing Skills.
• Highly self-motivated and working with minimal supervision.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Hardworking, capable of being involved in farming operations
• Should be honest
• Must be able to work in a team environment and interact well with others.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug. The closing date for receiving applications is 07 days from the date of this advertisement i.e., 05th May 2025.

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.

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