Graduate Trainee Programme – Uganda
2025-07-02T12:37:50+00:00
Rock Springs Fish Farm
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FULL_TIME
Buikwe
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Management
2025-07-18T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Rock Springs Fish Farm
Rock Springs Fish Farm is a pioneering commercial aquaculture enterprise located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda’s Buikwe District. As a key player in the sector, the farm supplies the region with fingerlings from its commercial hatchery, which includes over 70 ponds, and produces high-quality table-size fish utilising more than 200 cages across two production sites.
We are excited to launch our 12-month Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) to develop the next generation of aquaculture professionals in Uganda. This immersive, real-world programme offers hands-on experience in commercial aquaculture, covering everything from hatchery operations to grow-out management. Training will take place at Rock Springs Fish Farm on the shores of Lake Victoria and at its hatchery in Tororo.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Upper minimum) in:
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Agriculture (preferably Animal Sciences)
- Biological Sciences or related fields
- Have graduated within the last 2 years.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- High attention to detail; methodical approach
- Practical, hands-on mindset
- Able to work under pressure with focus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Willing to actively participate in daily operations on a commercial fish farm and collaborate effectively as part of a team
- Willing to work long hours and weekends when required
Programme Highlights
- Trainees will be introduced to key production principles in both hatchery and grow-out operations.
- Trainees will receive structured and targeted capacity development through a blend of online learning, tests, tutorials, and on-site farm visits.
- The programme includes the following online modules:
- Hatchery Management
- Basic Production Techniques
- Environmental Management and Fish Health
- Data Management
- Production Analytics
- Short- and Long-Term Production Planning
- Production Reporting
- Financial Implications of Key Aquaculture Principles
- Online training runs alongside on-farm work, reinforcing learning through practical application.
- Throughout the programme, trainees will work with experienced professionals who will provide guidance, support, and feedback on their development and performance.
- The programme runs on a full-time basis, with an average work week, including some weekend work when required. The trainees will rotate through different departments or farm operations to gain a well-rounded experience.
- By the end of the programme, successful candidates will have gained practical experience in:
- Hatchery management
- Grow-out operations
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Production forecasting
- Financial planning
- Participants will develop a production model and submit a written report integrating aquaculture planning, analysis, and financial considerations as their year-long assessment.
Programme Highlights Trainees will be introduced to key production principles in both hatchery and grow-out operations. Trainees will receive structured and targeted capacity development through a blend of online learning, tests, tutorials, and on-site farm visits. The programme includes the following online modules: Hatchery Management Basic Production Techniques Environmental Management and Fish Health Data Management Production Analytics Short- and Long-Term Production Planning Production Reporting Financial Implications of Key Aquaculture Principles Online training runs alongside on-farm work, reinforcing learning through practical application. Throughout the programme, trainees will work with experienced professionals who will provide guidance, support, and feedback on their development and performance. The programme runs on a full-time basis, with an average work week, including some weekend work when required. The trainees will rotate through different departments or farm operations to gain a well-rounded experience. By the end of the programme, successful candidates will have gained practical experience in: Hatchery management Grow-out operations Data analysis Risk management Production forecasting Financial planning Participants will develop a production model and submit a written report integrating aquaculture planning, analysis, and financial considerations as their year-long assessment.
Ideal Candidate Profile Strong analytical and communication skills High attention to detail; methodical approach Practical, hands-on mindset Able to work under pressure with focus Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Willing to actively participate in daily operations on a commercial fish farm and collaborate effectively as part of a team Willing to work long hours and weekends when required
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Upper minimum) in: Fisheries & Aquaculture Agriculture (preferably Animal Sciences) Biological Sciences or related fields Have graduated within the last 2 years. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Vacancy title:
Graduate Trainee Programme – Uganda
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Rock Springs Fish Farm
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 18 2025
Duty Station:
Buikwe | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Rock Springs Fish Farm
Rock Springs Fish Farm is a pioneering commercial aquaculture enterprise located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda’s Buikwe District. As a key player in the sector, the farm supplies the region with fingerlings from its commercial hatchery, which includes over 70 ponds, and produces high-quality table-size fish utilising more than 200 cages across two production sites.
We are excited to launch our 12-month Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) to develop the next generation of aquaculture professionals in Uganda. This immersive, real-world programme offers hands-on experience in commercial aquaculture, covering everything from hatchery operations to grow-out management. Training will take place at Rock Springs Fish Farm on the shores of Lake Victoria and at its hatchery in Tororo.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Upper minimum) in:
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Agriculture (preferably Animal Sciences)
- Biological Sciences or related fields
- Have graduated within the last 2 years.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- High attention to detail; methodical approach
- Practical, hands-on mindset
- Able to work under pressure with focus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Willing to actively participate in daily operations on a commercial fish farm and collaborate effectively as part of a team
- Willing to work long hours and weekends when required
Programme Highlights
- Trainees will be introduced to key production principles in both hatchery and grow-out operations.
- Trainees will receive structured and targeted capacity development through a blend of online learning, tests, tutorials, and on-site farm visits.
- The programme includes the following online modules:
- Hatchery Management
- Basic Production Techniques
- Environmental Management and Fish Health
- Data Management
- Production Analytics
- Short- and Long-Term Production Planning
- Production Reporting
- Financial Implications of Key Aquaculture Principles
- Online training runs alongside on-farm work, reinforcing learning through practical application.
- Throughout the programme, trainees will work with experienced professionals who will provide guidance, support, and feedback on their development and performance.
- The programme runs on a full-time basis, with an average work week, including some weekend work when required. The trainees will rotate through different departments or farm operations to gain a well-rounded experience.
- By the end of the programme, successful candidates will have gained practical experience in:
- Hatchery management
- Grow-out operations
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Production forecasting
- Financial planning
- Participants will develop a production model and submit a written report integrating aquaculture planning, analysis, and financial considerations as their year-long assessment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
This is a fixed-term programme for 12 months and is not extendable unless under a new contract.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying to:
https://bit.ly/4k8NWIU
Deadline for applications: 18th July 2025
For any queries or clarifications, email: recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com
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