Fish Farm Manager

About the role

The Fish Farm Manager will lead daily aquaculture operations at Jeay Farms, focusing on catfish production in Warri, Nigeria. This full‑time, on‑site position is responsible for meeting production targets while maintaining high standards of biosecurity, safety, and resource efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee catfish pond and grow‑out system management, including stocking, feeding, health monitoring and harvesting.
• Plan and implement work schedules, coordinate staff activities and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of stock, feed usage, harvests and water‑quality parameters.
• Monitor water quality, manage irrigation and pond water systems, and liaise with suppliers and service providers.
• Support farm maintenance, irrigation tasks and continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, biosecurity and cost control.

Required profile

• Strong farm‑management experience with planning, supervision and record‑keeping.
• Knowledge of aquaculture practices, especially catfish production and sustainable systems.
• Experience with irrigation and basic water‑management for pond infrastructure.
• Background in poultry or other livestock production is an advantage.
• Prior experience managing or supervising a fish farm or similar aquaculture facility.
• Ability to lead and train staff, enforce biosecurity and safety standards, and solve operational problems.
• Comfort with basic digital tools such as spreadsheets and farm‑management apps.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Animal Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with local stakeholders, suppliers and partners.

Required skills

• Farm management
• Aquaculture operations
• Water‑quality monitoring
• Irrigation management
• Biosecurity protocols
• Spreadsheet usage
• Farm‑management software