Kakuzi PLC is Hiring a Divisional Manager - Horticulture
Are you a passionate and experienced agriculturalist with a
strong background in commercial horticulture and orchard management? Do you
thrive in a dynamic environment where operational excellence, innovation and
sustainability drive success?
Kakuzi PLC is seeking a Divisional Manager – Horticulture to
lead avocado production operations and play a key role in delivering
world-class quality, productivity and operational performance. This is an
exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to make a significant
impact within one of Kenya's leading agribusinesses.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager – Horticulture, you will
provide operational leadership for the Horticulture West Division, ensuring the
efficient utilisation of people, equipment and resources to achieve production,
quality and financial targets while meeting market requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead
and manage avocado production and estate operations to achieve
productivity, quality and financial targets.
- Plan,
coordinate and monitor field activities, resource utilisation, maintenance
programmes, budgets and capital expenditure.
- Supervise
and manage employee performance, training, communication, discipline and
labour welfare initiatives.
- Oversee
estate infrastructure, labour housing, environmental programmes and
compliance with audit, governance, health and safety requirements.
- Prepare
operational reports, safeguard company assets and drive continuous
operational improvement across the division.
Qualifications, Attributes and Experience
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related discipline
- At
least five years' practical experience in field husbandry practices.
Experience in commercial orchard management will be an added advantage.
- A
minimum of two years' experience in an Assistant Manager position or
equivalent.
- Experience
in budget preparation, expenditure control and financial management.
- Strong
leadership, planning, analytical and people management skills.
- A
hands-on approach to operational management and a commitment to achieving
exceptional results.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
cover letter and relevant certificates to the below email address indicating
the position in the email subject by 12th September 2026.
Recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Current Kakuzi employees are encouraged to apply
We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that Kakuzi PLC will NOT ask you to make any
payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Digital Agricultural Transformation Manager at Kakuzi PLC
Kakuzi PLC is looking for an energetic, innovative,
tech-savvy leader to spearhead its digital agricultural transformation as
Digital Agricultural Transformation Manager.
You'll build and embed Kakuzi's digital agriculture
platforms, own the data they generate, and keep total visibility across every
stream, verified against ground truth in the field. You'll give managers the
daily and weekly insights they need to make sharper decisions, upskill them to
get the most from the platforms, and help build the multiple, independent
sources of truth Kakuzi depends on.
The position is based at Kakuzi PLC Main Office, Makuyu.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement
and manage digital agriculture platforms (precision agriculture) across
operations.
- Integrate
multiple data sources into a unified management reporting system.
- Verify
digital data against field conditions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Drive
daily use of digital tools and build digital capability across teams.
- Produce
weekly and monthly management reports and actionable insights.
- Identify
and implement AI, machine learning, and data analytics opportunities to
improve decision-making and operational performance.
- Manage
technology vendors and support continuous digital innovation.
Qualifications, Attributes and Experience
- Degree
in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Information Systems, Data
Science, or a related field. Relevant postgraduate qualification will be
an added advantage
- Minimum
5 years proven experience implementing digital or precision agriculture
solutions for horticulture, tree crops preferred.
- Experience
in data validation, quality assurance, and/or agricultural analytics.
- Knowledge
of AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent
dashboard development and reporting skills
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to train others.
- Experience
in horticulture or the Kenyan agricultural sector is an advantage.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
cover letter and relevant certificates to the below email address indicating
the position in the email subject by 17th August 2026.
Recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Current Kakuzi employees are encouraged to apply
We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that Kakuzi PLC will NOT ask you to make any
payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Senior Estate Manager - Horticulture (East & West Estates and Packhouse)
Kakuzi PLC is seeking to recruit a highly competent and
results-driven Senior Estate Manager - Horticulture (East & West Estates
and Packhouse) to oversee avocado production, estate operations and packhouse
performance.
Reporting to the General Manager Horticulture, the position
holder will be responsible for end to end management of avocado production
across East and West Estates as well as the packhouse operations. He/She will
ensure optimal utilisation of resources within approved budgets to achieve
operational efficiency, high-quality ouput, and high agronomic standards in
compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
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
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
cover letter and relevant certificates to the below email address indicating
the position in the email subject by 8th June 2026.
Recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Current Kakuzi employees are encouraged to apply
We are an equal opportunities employer
Please note that Kakuzi PLC will NOT ask
you to make any payment at any stage of the recruitment
process.
Nurse at Kakuzi PLC
Kakuzi PLC is looking to recruit an experienced and highly
motivated Registered Community Health Nurse to be part of the Medical team
looking after its employees. This position is based at Makuyu.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide wholistic patient care,
ensure confidentiality on issues regarding patients, demonstrate safe and
efficient use of medical equipment and consistently adhere to the principles of
infection control.
Minimum Qualifications and person specifications
- KRCHN
(Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse)
- Registered
with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Demonstrable
knowledge of MCH and Family Planning
- Have
professional counselling experience.
- Minimum
of five years working experience in an established medical facility.
Corporate environment experience will be an added advantage
- Computer
literate
- Strong
organizational and communication skills.
- Positive
and self-motivated individual.
- Be a
team player with good interpersonal skills
- Be a
person of both professional and personal integrity
- Be
willing to work in a farm environment
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
cover letter and relevant certificates and testimonials to the below address by
28th January 2026.
The Clinical Officer
Kakuzi PLC
PO Box 24 –01000
Thika
Or by email to recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke, indicating Nurse as the subject.