Cage Fabrication & Maintenance Supervisor Yalelo Limited

Yalelo Ltd. is seeking a dedicated supervisor to join the Grow Out team as a Cage Fabrication and Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves overseeing the fabrication and repair of our fish cages, ensuring timely completion of all related tasks. This position is crucial for the timely deployment of new cages and the maintenance of existing ones to prevent losses. This is a permanent position based in Siavonga.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of Cage Fabrication and Maintenance Attendants.
• Ensure all cages are inspected according to the monthly inspection schedule.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on cages as scheduled to prevent deployment delays.
• Conduct daily inspections and checklists of all marker buoys, mooring buoys, and bridle ropes at all sites.
• Ensure all pins and blockers are in place for every cage, with any breakages fixed on the same day.
• Repair broken cages (e.g., handrails, bent stanchions) on the day they are reported.
• Inspect and fix cages and center buoys after harvest.
• Install and uninstall all Nursery cages before and after counting, following procedure.
• Ensure all Grow Out and Nursery center buoys are installed as required.
• Ensure the safety of the team by enforcing 100% compliance with PPE and other Health and Safety guidelines.
• Complete activity reports.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate with credits or better in Science, Mathematics, and English.
• Diploma in Fisheries Science, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Natural Resource Management, Metal Fabrication, or other relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising a large team.
• Comfortable working on water (this role is predominantly based on Lake Kariba).
• Coxswain training is a plus.
• Experience in cage fabrication is a plus.
• Strong team leadership abilities are essential.