Farm Hand - Aquaculture (Fishery) at Mary Ajoke Farms Limited

Mary Ajoke Farms Limited is an agribusiness dedicated to sustainable food production and rural development. Located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, we cultivate a wide range of crops, manage livestock, and invest in modern farming practices to ensure high-quality yields. Our mission is to feed communities, create jobs, and promote agricultural innovation while upholding values of integrity, sustainability, and community impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Hand - Aquaculture (Fishery)

Location: Gora, Karu LGA, Nasarawa
Department: Operations
Team: Aquaculture
Reports To: Aquaculture/Fishery Supervisor
Employment Type:  Full-time
Experience: None

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Hand to support day-to-day operations at our fishery.
• The ideal candidate will assist in the care and management of fish stock, maintain equipment, support feeding and harvesting processes, and help ensure the facility remains clean and operational.
• No prior aquaculture experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn and work physically is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily feeding of fish stock following prescribed feed schedules
• Monitor water quality parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, oxygen levels) under supervision
• Help clean and maintain fish tanks, ponds, nets, and other aquaculture equipment
• Support harvesting, sorting, and processing of fish for the market
• Remove dead or diseased fish and report unusual behaviour or mortality promptly
• Help with pond preparation, stocking, grading, and sampling activities
• Maintain accurate logs of feeding, mortality, and growth (as required by the supervisor)
• Clean and sanitise work areas to ensure hygiene and biosecurity protocols are followed
• Assist with loading and unloading supplies, fish feed, and equipment
• Perform other general farm duties as assigned (e.g., clearing debris, basic repairs)

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to handle fish and work in wet, muddy, or slippery conditions
• Team player with good communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
• Previous farm or aquaculture experience is an added advantage, but not required
• Honest, reliable, and punctual
• Passionate about animals and nature
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn aquaculture practices and grow within the role
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Fluency in English, Hausa and/or Yoruba.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Access to training and upskilling opportunities in aquaculture
• Accommodation may be provided for out-of-town hires.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: maryajokefarms@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.