Farm Manager - Commercial Aquaculture
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Nazareth Fisheries Ltd is seeking a senior Farm Manager to lead commercial catfish and tilapia hatchery and grow-out operations in Kumasi. The role requires at least five years of relevant experience and covers production planning, fish health, biosecurity, and personnel supervision.
- Lead hatchery, fingerling, and commercial fish production operations
- Manage water quality, fish health, biosecurity, and production efficiency
- Minimum of five years of commercial catfish farming experience
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Nazareth Fisheries Ltd is seeking a senior Farm Manager to lead commercial catfish and tilapia hatchery and grow-out operations in Kumasi. The role requires at least five years of relevant experience and covers production planning, fish health, biosecurity, and personnel supervision.
- Lead hatchery, fingerling, and commercial fish production operations
- Manage water quality, fish health, biosecurity, and production efficiency
- Minimum of five years of commercial catfish farming experience
- Full-time role in Kumasi with working hours from 8 to 5
- Application deadline: November 25, 2026
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Farm Manager - Commercial Aquaculture
Nazareth Fisheries LTD.
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Kumasi & Ashanti Region
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Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Ghana
Job descriptions & requirements
WE ARE HIRINGFARM MANAGER – COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE
ABOUT NAZARETH FISHERIES LTD
Nazareth Fisheries Ltd is a commercial aquaculture company based in Kumasi, Ghana, specializing in catfish and tilapia production, hatchery operations, fingerling production, and aquaculture feed manufacturing.
As part of our commitment to strengthening production efficiency, improving operational performance, and expanding our aquaculture activities, we are seeking a highly experienced, technically competent, and results-oriented
Farm Manager
to lead our hatchery and grow-out operations.
The successful candidate must possess extensive hands-on experience in commercial catfish farming and demonstrate the ability to manage large-scale fish production systems, supervise personnel, and achieve measurable production targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Commercial Fish Production
- Oversee all grow-out operations, including stocking, feeding, grading, sampling, harvesting, and production planning.
- Develop and implement production schedules to achieve agreed harvest weights and timelines.
- Monitor fish growth, survival rates, biomass, stocking densities, and production efficiency.
- Implement measures to minimize mortality, improve feed conversion ratios (FCR), and reduce production costs.
- Manage earthen ponds, concrete tanks, and other intensive aquaculture production systems.
- 2. Hatchery and Fingerling Production
- Supervise artificial breeding, egg incubation, larval rearing, nursery management, and fingerling production.
- Establish effective hatchery protocols to improve hatch rates and fry survival.
- Oversee grading, counting, stock transfers, and fingerling quality control.
- Maintain accurate breeding, hatchery, and fingerling inventory records.
- 3. Water Quality and Fish Health
- Monitor dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite, and other relevant water quality parameters.
- Implement effective water management, aeration, filtration, and biosecurity procedures.
- Identify production risks and respond promptly to fish health emergencies.
- Develop preventive measures to reduce disease outbreaks and unexplained mortality.
- 4. Feed Management and Production Efficiency
- Develop scientifically informed feeding schedules appropriate for each production stage.
- Monitor feed consumption, feed conversion ratios, and growth performance.
- Evaluate feed quality and collaborate with the company's feed production team.
- Maintain accurate feed inventory and consumption records.
- 5. Staff Leadership and Farm Administration
- Supervise hatchery personnel, grow-out supervisors, and farm workers.
- Assign daily responsibilities and enforce operational procedures.
- Train employees in fish handling, feeding, biosecurity, and farm management.
- Promote discipline, accountability, workplace safety, and teamwork.
- Ensure proper maintenance and responsible use of farm equipment and infrastructure.
- 6. Reporting and Performance Management
- Submit daily operational reports covering fish stocks, feeding, mortality, water quality, and farm activities.
- Prepare weekly production updates and comprehensive monthly performance reports.
- Maintain accurate records of stocking, growth, survival, feed utilization, and harvests.
- Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Identify operational challenges and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Essential Requirements
- Minimum of five 5-10 years of practical experience in commercial aquaculture, preferably catfish production.
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial fish farms and supervising production teams.
- Strong technical knowledge of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) breeding, hatchery operations, and grow-out management.
- Proven understanding of fish nutrition, FCR management, water quality, feed production and fish health.
- Ability to develop production plans, analyze farm performance, and implement corrective actions.
- Strong leadership, communication, record keeping, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to reside on or near the farm and work full-time on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing production cycles involving 50,000–100,000 fish or more per cycle
- Experience with intensive tank systems, earthen ponds, and commercial hatchery facilities.
- Familiarity with aquaculture production software and digital reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to improve fish survival, growth performance, and farm profitability.
- Candidates with exceptional practical experience and verifiable production achievements will be considered even where formal academic qualifications differ.
- CONTRACT AND BENEFITS
- Highly competitive monthly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Company-provided accommodation.
- Initial one-year employment contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
- Performance-based incentives may be offered in accordance with agreed targets.
- Opportunity to lead and strengthen a growing commercial aquaculture operation.
- International candidates will be considered subject to applicable Ghanaian immigration and employment requirements.
- APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
- Cover letter outlining relevant aquaculture experience.
- Summary of previous farm management experience, including production capacity, survival rates, harvest results, and measurable achievements.
- Copies of relevant academic or professional qualifications, where applicable.
- Contact details of at least two professional referees.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in technical interviews, reference verification, and practical competency assessments.
- HOW TO APPLY
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Subject Line:
- Application – Farm Manager (Commercial Aquaculture)
- Application Deadline:
- November 25th, 2026
- Nazareth Fisheries Ltd
- Kumasi, Ghana
- www.nazarethfisheriesltd.com
- Fresh from Nazareth.
- Nazareth Fisheries Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified professionals regardless of nationality.
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