Scuba Diver (Roo Bay Farm, Homabay)

Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay

Roles & Responsibilities: 

Pre-dive preparations:

• Assist in cleaning and maintaining dive equipment.

• Participate in cleaning the dive room.

• Help fill dive cylinders with compressed air.

Underwater tasks:

• Conduct inspections of nets and mooring lines as outlined in the daily dive plan.

• Assist with the exchange of equipment used in offshore aquaculture operations.

• Remove any dead organisms from the seafloor to maintain a healthy underwater environment.

• Help deploy and secure anchors for various underwater structures.

• Recover lost equipment when necessary, ensuring diver safety.

• Assist with underwater rope work for various tasks.

• Conduct hull cleaning of dive boats to maintain efficiency and minimize marine growth.

• Assist in assembling underwater grids for aquaculture or research purposes. Safety first!

• You will be rigorously trained in all safety protocols and procedures for underwater diving.

• You will be responsible for adhering to these protocols at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and the entire dive team.

Skills and qualifications:

• Certified Scuba diver with demonstration ofsafe diving practices and a passion for the underwater world.

• Minimum of High School Diploma (KCSE)

• Strong swimming skills and excellent breath-holding ability.

• Team player with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to safety regulations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.

• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.

• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally - in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a

fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

Please send a CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications By Thursday 24th October, 2024.