Kakira Sugar Limited is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of 2 (two) sugar estates, one in Kakira- Jinja and the other in Kayunga. We seek to recruit dynamic, experienced and competent candidates to fill various vacant positions in the company.
Job Title: Deputy Manager – Outgrowers 01 past
Job Ref: 2020.07.32/0G-M-OGS-19
Reporting to Manager – Outgrowers and;

Will be responsible for:
• Assisting the Outgrowers Manager to plan and monitor the cane registration of sugarcane by Outgrowers farmers in order to achieve the set target of cane supply to the factory.
• Following up on cane sampling and pre- harvesting maturity surveys.
• Assisting the Outgrowers Manager to regulate and issue cane harvesting permits to meet the set target.
• Assisting the outgrowers Manager to plan and regulate the registration and operation of cane transport vehicles.
• Checking on the activities of the field staff through joint field visits and conduct random checks.
• Following up on crop management and cane supply.
• Processing farmer’s files for advances for cane harvesting and final payment,
• Participating in farmers group meetings and field demonstrations.
• Liaising with other sections/Departments of KSW to ensure smooth functioning of the section activities.
• Liaising with outgrowers farmers’ association to promote and maintain good relationships with the company.
• Ensuring that the general register of all Outgrowers fields is accurately maintained.
• Ensuring that the cane inventory is accurately maintained.
• Preparing sectional reports and relevant statistics to keep the Outgrowers Manager informed about the activities of the section.
• Performing any other duties as maybe assigned by the Outgrowers Manager/Management from time to time.

Qualifications:
• Applicants must be holders of A degree in Agriculture plus a post graduate training in relevant field.

Experience:
Applicants must have at least eight (8) years’ experience in agricultural practices three (3) years of which should be a Superintendent in a big organization.

If you feel that you match the outlined required requirements, write to the address below, enclose photocopies of your certificates. CV and testimonials, indicating names and address of two referees’ and quoting the job reference number on the left hand corner of the envelop.
Your application should be addressed to:
Human Resources Manager, Kakira Sugar Limited, P.O, Box 121,
Jinja – Uganda, Tel: 0414-444000
Or Mail to: [email protected]
The closing date is 21/06/2021