Farm Assistant

Royal SFI Farms | Lagos, Ogun, Nigeria

Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago 20 views

About the Role

Join Royal SFI Farms as a Farm Assistant and become an integral part of our innovative aquaculture operation. We specialize in commercial fish farming and food processing, and we're looking for a reliable professional to help us maintain our high standards of farm management and fish welfare. This role offers hands-on experience in modern aquaculture practices with daily opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive, count, and record incoming fish seedlings, maintaining accurate stock documentation
  • Monitor fish growth, survival rates, and health status on a daily basis
  • Grade and sort seedlings by size to ensure uniform development across ponds
  • Administer feeds according to approved schedules and monitor feeding response
  • Observe fish daily for signs of disease, stress, or mortality and report concerns immediately
  • Assist in harvesting activities, carefully handling fish to minimize stress and losses
  • Clean and maintain ponds, tanks, vats, pipes, and farm equipment in optimal condition
  • Monitor water quality, drainage systems, and maintain proper water supply
  • Maintain comprehensive daily records including stocking, mortality, feed usage, and harvest data
  • Uphold biosecurity protocols and farm safety procedures

Qualifications
  • Minimum SSCE or OND qualification (Agriculture or related field preferred)
  • Prior fish farming experience is highly advantageous
  • Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varied conditions
  • Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
  • Excellent teamwork and instruction-following skills
  • Honest, hardworking, and dependable professional attitude

Skills

Fish farming Aquaculture management Pond maintenance Record keeping Animal health monitoring Farm safety Biosecurity protocols Physical fitness Attention to detail Teamwork
Report this job listing