RAS Hatchery Assistant Manager

Victory Farms Kenya is a fast-growing aquaculture company founded in 2015, focused on sustainable fish production. They are dedicated to being a mission-oriented organization in the aquaculture sector.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and skilled Assistant Manager responsible for the daily operations of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) at Victory Farms Kenya. This hands-on leadership position requires a strong background in aquaculture systems and hatchery management, with a focus on ensuring efficient operations, maintaining optimal fish health, and supporting consistent fry production. The role demands an analytical, solutions-oriented individual committed to achieving production targets while upholding high standards of operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Flexibility to work approximately 10–15 night shifts per month, depending on operational schedules, is also required.

1. Assist in managing the daily operations of the RAS, specifically focusing on the hatching, incubating, and producing of fry.
2. Oversee and monitor the egg incubation process, ensuring optimal water quality, temperature, and environmental conditions for successful hatching.
3. Manage fry production, ensuring that fry are properly maintained, monitored, and fed throughout their early growth stages.
4. Implement and maintain protocols for fish health and biosecurity, including disease prevention, treatment, and the monitoring of water quality parameters.
5. Work with the management team to develop and execute hatchery and production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient production cycles.
6. Monitor the growth and development of fry, adjusting environmental factors such as water flow rates and oxygen levels.
7. Supervise a team of hatchery technicians and support staff, providing guidance, training, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures.
8. Maintain records of egg hatching rates, fry health, water quality, and any treatments or interventions, providing regular reports to management.
9. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and infrastructure, identifying potential issues and ensuring maintenance is carried out in a timely manner.
10. Collaborate with the management team on research and development initiatives to improve hatchery processes, egg survival rates, and fry quality.
11. Assist with the procurement and management of necessary supplies and materials for hatchery operations.
12. Contribute to the continual improvement of hatchery operations, fostering innovation and adopting best practices for sustainable aquaculture production.
13. Assess and score team performance, completing departmental and individual appraisals.

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Animal Production, or a related field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tilapia farming, specifically in RAS system, incubation, or fry production operations.
3. Communication: Good command of spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate effectively with teams and management.
4. Shift Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work night shifts as required by hatchery operations.
5. Physical Fitness: Ability to walk for extended periods and work in wet environments inside and around tanks, ponds, and water systems.
6. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with basic data analysis, reporting, and data visualisation skills.