Duties and Responsibilities

▪ Designing and implementing strategies for the Agro-Industrial Park, policy formulation and development action plans in an effort to improve business performance.
▪ Managing and coordinating Agro-Industrial Park operations through effective crop and livestock production planning to ensure that set targets are achieved.
▪ Overseeing the recruitment and selection of Agro-Industrial Park employees, managing employees’ contracts of employment, employee orientation, staff training, salary administration, performance management, handling staff disciplinary matters, and managing employees’ well-being and welfare needs.
▪ Overseeing Agro-Industrial Park employees and Intern’s work schedules and ensuring that timecards are prepared for all employees.
▪ Responsible for the management of the Unit’s financial resources by practicing good financial planning through setting budgets and production targets and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
▪ Recommending the purchase of Agro-Industrial machinery, equipment, supplies and other materials needed for the smooth running of the Unit.
▪ Ensuring compliance with procurement processes and procedures.
▪ Maintaining a computerised inventory of Agro-Industrial Park machinery, equipment, supplies and materials as well as maintain records of AgroIndustrial Park produce stock for both crops and livestock.
▪ Overseeing the maintenance for Agro-Industrial Park machinery and equipment and the security and safety of Agro-Industrial Park infrastructure.
▪ Assisting Academic Departments in the training of Agricultural sciences students in various practical aspects of Agro-Industrial Park operations and contribute effectively to teaching, research and community outreach activities.
▪ Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
▪ Keeping abreast with developments and trends in the Agricultural sector.
▪ Undertaking any other related duties as may be delegated by the Executive Director, Innovation and Industrialisation.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must at least have an earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognised Institution, a Master’s Degree in Crop Science or equivalent is an added advantage, at least 5 years’ post qualification experience managing a commercial farm or Agro-Industrial entity and must be computer literacy. This is a performance based two (2) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected]. Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 25 March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.