Fingerlings Truck Driver

About the Company

Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa's leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales.

Kivu Choice is one of the country's largest employers with over 700 employees 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, Kivu Choice 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 Overview

As a Fingerlings Truck Driver, your primary responsibility is to safely transport fingerlings between locations while ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal conditions to minimize mortality. You are responsible for careful handling, routine vehicle checks, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with safety, biosecurity, and transport regulations, while supporting operations and representing the company professionally.

Key Details

• Reports To: Fleet Coordinator
• Location: Kigembe, Gisagara, Rwanda
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Primary Responsibilities

Transportation and Delivery

• Safely operate company truck for daily transport of fingerlings between Kigembe hatchery, Kagano farms, and other locations
• Ensure timely delivery of fingerlings following designated routes and schedules
• Maintain optimal environment (water quality, temperature, oxygen levels) during transportation
• Handle loading and offloading of fingerling containers with care to minimize mortality

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections