Job Summary

The Hatchery Hardware Supervisor (Nets & Ponds) oversees the preparation of ponds and ensures the functionality of nets and hapas.

 The role maintains ponds, nets, and infrastructure in optimal, safe, and biosecure conditions to support continuous hatchery production It also involves managing teams, resources, and schedules to ensure efficient and reliable operations

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

Supervision and Control:

• Lead and oversee daily activities of dredging, pond preparation, hapa handling, and net repair teams
• Conduct regular inspections of ponds, nets, and hapas to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards
• Develop work plans, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure timely task completion

Health, Safety, and Biosecurity:

• Ensure all pond and net-related activities adhere to health, safety, and biosecurity regulations
• Verify that cleaning, disinfecting, and repairs meet hatchery standards
• Promptly identify hazards or risks and implement preventive or corrective actions

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records and logs for pond preparation, hapa deployment, and net maintenance
• Submit weekly progress reports and incident summaries to the Team Lead
• Propose operational improvements to minimize equipment damage and downtime

Learning and Development:

• Train and mentor team members on net handling, pond preparation, and biosecurity practices
• Enhance team capabilities through on-the-job coaching and performance feedback

Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the line manager

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Skills:
Proven supervisory and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of pond preparation, net and hapa maintenance, and safety protocols
Ability to effectively organize work and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

How to Apply

Email your application, CV, and academic papers as one 

PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job title in the subject line 

Due date: October 13, 2025