Kakuzi PLC is a listed Kenyan agricultural company trading on both the Nairobi and London Stock Exchange engaging in the cultivation, processing and marketing of avocados, blueberries, macadamia, tea, livestock and commercial forestry.

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Senior Estate Manager - Horticulture (East & West Estates and Packhouse)

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Agriculture / Agro-Allied

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily estate and packhouse operations in line with production targets and quality standards.
• Drive agronomic excellence, including crop management, pest and disease control and orchard productivity.
• Manage packhouse operations to achieve optimal pack - out rates and throughput while maintaining export quality standards.
• Prepare and control budgets, monitor expenditure, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Utilize resources optimally to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Maintain estate infrastructure, assets, and field hygiene standards.
• Promote sound labour relations, staff discipline, and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable relevant practical experience in field husbandry, packhouse management, budget preparation, cost control, and financial management
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability with strong administrative and reporting skills
• Strong operational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and commitment to corporate governance

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• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily estate and packhouse operations in line with production targets and quality standards.
• Drive agronomic excellence, including crop management, pest and disease control and orchard productivity.
• Manage packhouse operations to achieve optimal pack - out rates and throughput while maintaining export quality standards.
• Prepare and control budgets, monitor expenditure, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Utilize resources optimally to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Maintain estate infrastructure, assets, and field hygiene standards.
• Promote sound labour relations, staff discipline, and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability with strong administrative and reporting skills
• Strong operational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and commitment to corporate governance

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable relevant practical experience in field husbandry, packhouse management, budget preparation, cost control, and financial management