Hatchery Foreman

About the Role

The Hatchery Foreman is responsible for supervising day-to-day hatchery field operations including broodstock spawning support, egg collection, pond environmental management, and hapa/net logistics. The role ensures optimal environmental conditions, proper egg handling, availability of operational nets, and strict adherence to biosecurity and operational standards to maximize hatchery productivity, survival rates, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Hatchery Production & Egg Collection Management

• Supervise daily fish egg collection from broodstock ponds and breeding units
• Ensure eggs are carefully handled, sorted, and transferred to incubation systems to minimize mechanical damage
• Monitor egg quality indicators including fertility rate, coloration, deformities, and fungal infection
• Coordinate broodstock spawning cycles and support broodstock pond flipping schedules
• Identify and report abnormal spawning patterns and poor performance

About the Company

Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. With over 700 employees, Kivu Choice is one of the country's largest employers and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, the company aims to scale into Africa's largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

Position Details

• Department: Hatchery
• Location: Kigembe, Gisagara, Rwanda
• Number of Positions: 3
• Start Date: As soon as possible