KALUNGWISHI ESTATES LIMITED

MULTIPLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Kalungwishi Estates Limited, a large-scale agricultural enterprise based in Kasama, invites applications from skilled, hands-on, and safety-conscious professionals to support its expanding sugarcane, macadamia, and fisheries operations.

We are seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

1. IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIST

Job Purpose:

To execute daily irrigation operations, inspect systems, diagnose faults, and carry out maintenance and repairs to ensure efficient and reliable water distribution across all irrigation blocks.

Key Responsibilities (Summary):

• Operate and maintain pumps, centre pivots, valves, and pipelines
• Conduct daily inspections, diagnose faults, and perform repairs
• Execute preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Certificate in Irrigation, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical field
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on irrigation experience

2. MECHANIC

Job Purpose:

To diagnose, repair, and maintain tractors, vehicles, pumps, engines, and estate machinery to ensure reliability and minimal downtime.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Craft Certificate / Trade Test in Mechanics
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience

3. WORKSHOP ASSISTANT

Job Purpose:

To support mechanics and technicians with maintenance work, tool handling, cleaning, and general workshop duties.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Basic mechanical training (added advantage)
• Minimum 2 years’ workshop experience

4. STORES ASSISTANT

Job Purpose:

To support efficient stores operations through accurate receiving, issuing, recording, and safeguarding of inventory.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Certificate in Stores, Procurement, or Logistics (added advantage)
• Minimum 2 years’ stores/warehouse experience

5. DRIVER

Job Purpose:

To provide safe and reliable driving services for staff, inputs, produce, and documents while ensuring compliance with traffic laws and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Valid Class C or higher Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 3 years’ driving experience
• Defensive Driving Certificate (added advantage)

6. ELECTRICIAN

Job Purpose:

To install, maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and equipment to ensure continuous and safe estate operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Craft Certificate / Trade Test in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ practical experience
• Practising licence (added advantage)

7. EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Job Purpose:

To safely and efficiently operate excavators for land preparation, drainage works, canal excavation, and related estate activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Valid Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate
• Valid Class C Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 3 years’ operating experience

GENERAL ATTRIBUTES (ALL POSITIONS)

• Safety-conscious and compliant with regulations
• Physically fit for outdoor and farm-based environments
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required