Fish Farmer

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable fish farmer to join our team. The Fish Farmer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the fish farm to ensure optimal fish health, growth, and productivity.

Olsale Farms Limited is a leading agricultural company located in Ogun State, Nigeria. We are a diversified farm that produces a wide range of crops and livestock. We are committed to sustainable farming practices and producing high-quality products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Summary:

• We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable fish farmer to join our team.
• The Fish Farmer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the fish farm to ensure optimal fish health, growth, and productivity.
• The role requires strong hands-on experience in commercial fish farming, particularly with Catfish (Hybrid, Clarias), Tilapia (Hybrid and Local), etc.
• The ideal candidate must have at least seven (7) years of verifiable post-graduation pratical experience.
• Knowledge of fish processing will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily fish farming operations across all ponds and production units.
• Monitor and maintain optimal water quality and environmental conditions.
• Manage stocking, feeding, grading, treatment, and harvesting processes.
• Identify and respond promptly to disease outbreaks or abnormal fish behavior.
• Maintain accurate records of feed consumption, stock levels, mortality, and harvest yields.
• Prepare and maintain ponds, including cleaning, liming, and drainage.
• Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity and farm safety standards.
• Support fish processing activities when required.
• Ensure farm tools, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained.
• Feed formulation

• HND / BSc in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Fisheries Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years verifiable post-graduation practical experience as a Fish Farmer.
• Proven hands-on experience managing the following species: Catfish (Hybrid & Clarias), Tilapia (Hybrid & Local), etc.
• Strong knowledge of pond management, water quality control, feeding regimes, disease prevention, and harvesting techniques.
• Understanding of fish processing (e.g., cleaning, smoking, drying, filleting) is an added advantage.
• Ability to maintain accurate farm records (feeding, mortality, growth rates, treatments, harvests).
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of feed formulation

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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