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Supervisor - Out growers Field job at Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) | Apply Now
Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Kakira Sugar Limited, established in 1930 by Muljibhai Madhvani, is Uganda's leading sugar manufacturer and a flagship enterprise of the Madhvani Group. The company operates a state-of-the-art, fully integrated complex in Kakira, Jinja District, processing over 2 million tonnes of sugarcane annually to produce more than 180,000 tonnes of sugar, accounting for approximately half of Uganda's national sugar production. In addition to sugar, Kakira generates 51 megawatts of green electricity from bagasse, produces over 20 million litres of high-quality ethanol from molasses, and manufactures premium spirits and confectioneries.
The company fosters a work culture that emphasizes excellence, innovation, and sustainability, offering employees opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Kakira Sugar is committed to corporate social responsibility, providing amenities such as serviced accommodation and midday meals to its employees, and actively engaging in community development initiatives. For more information, visit their official website at https://kakirasugar.com/.
Job Title
Supervisor - Out growers Field job at Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)
Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)
Job Description
Job Title: Supervisor - Out growers Field
Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
To provide supervision and disseminate the recommended sugar cane technologies to Out growers’ farmers in order to improve the productivity and achieve the set planting and supply targets.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Supervise land preparation, planting, upkeep, harvesting and delivery activities to enable the farmers achieve good yields.
Closely supervise all land cultivation activities of ploughing, harrowing, furrowing and planting to ensure compliance with the established commercial sugarcane practices.
Supervise subordinate staff particularly tractor operators and field assistants while performing their duties to satisfactorily achieve the established standard tasks.
Locate all fields (Aided and Unaided) in their area of operation and meet the owners of those fields and also know the homes of all the Outgrowers in the area of operation.
Maintain a watchful look out on all phtyo sanitary aspects of Outgrowers’ fields to check possible crop disease and give proper advice to farmers on sugarcane husbandry practices.
Keep a constant follow up on all defaulting Outgrowers farmers and ensure that they meet their obligations to the company.
Process farmers’ applications, verification and identification of suitable land for sugarcane growing and measuring its acreage.
Carry out periodic review of farmers’ files to update all the data and information contained therein.
Maintain a list of all farmers permitted to supply and prepare a list of farmers who complete supply for block clearance.
Prepare a list of blocks to permitted based on pre-determined criteria.
Maintain a register of all registered farmers in their area of operation.
Identify the prospective farmers who wish to join the Outgrowers scheme.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Crop Production, Mechanisation or irrigation form a recognised institution
Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of One (1) years’ experience in Agricultural Development.
sensitization and training skills, knowledge on best agricultural practices and crop husbandry, computer literate and good communication skills.
Ability to interact/ mobilise workers to achieve the required targets
How to Apply
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Deadline: 1st July 2025