Job Title: Anchoring and Mooring Supervisor
Organisation: Yalelo Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, 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: The Anchoring and Mooring Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of all mooring systems, ensuring that platforms and cages are securely positioned in accordance with the standard hardware requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Mooring System Installation & Maintenance
- Oversee the proper installation of mooring systems for platforms and cages.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance to ensure mooring integrity.
- Implement corrective actions for any identified issues in anchoring systems.
Platform & Cage Security
- Ensure all cages and platforms are securely anchored in compliance with operational standards.
- Monitor structural stability and adjust mooring configurations as needed.
Hardware & Equipment Management
- Ensure proper selection and use of mooring hardware, including anchors, buoys, and ropes.
- Maintain inventory and request replacements or upgrades when necessary.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all anchoring and mooring activities comply with environmental and safety regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce safety protocols for the team.
Team Supervision & Training
- Lead and train staff involved in mooring operations.
- Provide guidance on best practices for securing cages and platforms.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of mooring installations, inspections, and maintenance activities.
- Prepare reports on the condition of mooring systems and recommend improvements.
- Do any other tasks as instructed by the supervisor or line manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors in fisheries or aquaculture, aquatic studies or other related fields.
- Two years’ experience in diving operations.
- Must understand that this is a job that you are working on water most of the time.
- Must be able to swim
- Should be physically fit
Personal Attributes
- Hardworking, capable of being involved in farming operations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Action and detail oriented.
- Must be confident to give out instructions and lead a team
- Must show good endurance and persistence.
- Must have an eye for detail
- Must be willing to constantly learn more and develop their knowledge and skills
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: 28th November 2025.
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Level of Education: diploma, associate’s degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24