Vacancy: Senior Pest Control Supervisor
Agricultural Employers Association commonly known as AEA was started in 1962 and registered in 1966 as an Association representing the collective interests of Employers in the Agricultural industry in matters connected with Employment of Labour. The AEA is an affiliate member of KEPSA, FKE, KAM and ASNET.
Our client based in Thika that is a leading grower, processor, packer and exporter of fresh produce and herbs to a premium market in the UK and Europe, is seeking to expand their operations and seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join their team:
Vacancy: Senior Pest Control Supervisor
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the successful candidate will be to supervise their area of operation, manage people and all other resources allocated to them, while complying with all laid down company policies and procedures. They will report to the Assistant Farm Manager and belong to the Technical Unit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Spray operation
- In consultation with the Assistant farm manager prepare an effective spray programme.
- Proper supervision of spray personnel to ensure timely start of sprays, proper coverage, and techniques.
- Ensure correct dosage /rates are used as per the product label and in consultation with the assistant farm manager.
- Verification of the production fields to ensure priority is given to control before the economic injury level.
- Ensuring that spray personnel are aware of the spray targets, diseases, or pest chemicals being used.
- Ensure that spray personnel are aware of the spray targets, disease or pest, and chemicals used.
- Ensure that greenhouse supervisors are aware of the houses to be sprayed.
- Ensure proper and economic use of company resources, including but not limited to PPEs, chemicals, machinery, etc
Scouting
- Ensure that the scouting team performs their duties within the set standards, i.e., monitoring of pest &disease, feeding deficiency, and any other abnormality in the crop.
- Ensure that the scouting report is compiled on Wednesday and Saturday and submitted as required.
- Monitor crop protection products, i.e., efficacy, phytotoxicity and compatibility, performance, and appropriately record results.
- Ensure proper application of Phytoseiulus persimilis and physical strategies.
People Management
- Ensure that spray personnel are always in full PPEs before starting work.
- Monitor individual and group performance and report the same to the senior supervisor.
- Report any employee-related issues to existing staff and provide induction to new staff.
- Effective and continuous training for existing staff and induction for new staff.
Safety, health, and environment
- Ensure that personnel adhere to all set safety and health standards.
- Ensuring that waste is segregated and disposed of as required from the source.
- Adherence to all environmental policies and procedures.
Competence/Attributes/Qualifications/Knowledge Required
- Minimum O-level education, higher academic qualification is an added advantage.
- Training in the safe and effective use of pesticides
- Technical training in horticulture /agriculture added an advantage.
- Computer literate.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Knowledge of pests and diseases.
- Experience as a spray operative.
- Firm, Fair, assertive, and confident
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Integrity, commitment, and hard work.
- Good analytical skills
Only qualified candidates should apply attaching detailed curriculum vitae and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 10th July 2025 quoting the job title on the email subject (SENIOR PEST CONTROL SUPERVISOR). Please indicate expected salary for this position (mandatory requirement).
*Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, if you do not hear from us please consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. *
Our contact information:
CEO, AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION Tel: +254512216744
P.O. BOX 17783-20100, Cell: 0722/36 557039
NAKURU, KENYA. www.agriemp.co.ke