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.