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.
Job Description
- 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), Carp, etc.
- The ideal candidate must have five (5) years verifiable post-graduate 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.
Minimum Requirements
- HND / BSc in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Fisheries Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years verifiable post-graduate experienceas a Fish Farmer.
- Proven hands-on experience managing the following species:Catfish (Hybrid & Clarias), Tilapia (Hybrid & Local), Carp, 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.