Job Title: Water Supply & Control Technician – 5 Positions
Organisation: Yalelo
Duty Station: Buikwe, Uganda
About Organisation:
Yalelo (U) Limited is a tilapia fish farm that was established in Uganda in 2019. The farm is located in Butembe, Buikwe district on the shores of Lake Victoria. Yalelo Uganda is a subsidiary of First Wave Group B.V; a Dutch company with a portfolio of aquaculture related assets in Africa. First Wave Group owns and operates Yalelo Zambia, a pioneer of Aquaculture founded in 2011 that has grown quickly to become the leading fish farm in Zambia and among the largest aquaculture farms in Africa.
Job Summary: Manages the intake, flow, and distribution of water across ponds and cages, ensuring optimal water conditions for fish growth while minimizing wastage and environmental impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain pumps, valves, and water channels.
- Monitoring water flow rates and utilization in the hatchery.
- Monitor water levels in ponds
- Coordinate with aeration and dredging teams to maintain pond conditions.
- Record and report water supply activities and incidents.
- Implement water conservation measures in line with sustainability practices.
- Follow safety protocols when handling pumps, valves, and water channels.
- Report hazards, leaks, or unsafe working conditions.
- Ensure safe water handling practices to prevent contamination.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Certificate in water management, fisheries and aquaculture or related fields
- Experience in water management or irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of pump operation, plumbing, and basic hydraulics.
- Understanding of aquaculture water requirements.
- Ability to work outdoors and under physically demanding conditions.
How to Apply:
Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: [email protected], clearly specifying the job position in the subject line
Deadline: 13th October 2025.
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required