Farm Manager - Commercial Aquaculture

About the role

Nazareth Fisheries Ltd, a commercial aquaculture company in Kumasi, Ghana, specialising in catfish and tilapia production, hatchery operations, fingerling production and aquaculture feed manufacturing, is hiring a Farm Manager to lead its hatchery and grow-out operations. The successful candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in commercial catfish farming and be able to manage large-scale fish production systems, supervise personnel and meet production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee grow-out operations (stocking, feeding, grading, sampling, harvesting, production planning) and manage earthen ponds, concrete tanks and other intensive systems
• Supervise hatchery and fingerling production, including breeding, incubation, larval rearing, grading, counting, stock transfers and inventory records
• Monitor water quality parameters, implement water management, aeration, filtration and biosecurity, and respond to fish health emergencies
• Develop feeding schedules, monitor feed consumption and FCR, evaluate feed quality and maintain feed inventory records
• Supervise hatchery personnel, grow-out supervisors and farm workers, train them and ensure equipment and infrastructure are maintained
• Submit daily operational reports, weekly updates and monthly performance reports, and report directly to the CEO

Required profile

• At least 5-10 years of practical experience in commercial aquaculture, preferably catfish production
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial fish farms and supervising production teams
• Strong technical knowledge of African catfish breeding, hatchery operations and grow-out management
• Proven understanding of fish nutrition, FCR management, water quality, feed production and fish health
• Ability to develop production plans, analyse farm performance and implement corrective actions
• Willingness to live on or near the farm and work full-time on-site; preferred but not essential to hold a Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Animal Science or a related field

What we offer

• Highly competitive monthly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Company-provided accommodation
• Initial one-year employment contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
• Performance-based incentives and the chance to lead a growing aquaculture operation

Applicants submit an updated CV, a cover letter, a summary of their farm management experience, copies of qualifications and contact details of two referees by email before the deadline of 25 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates may face technical interviews, reference checks and practical assessments.