General Manager, Agro-Industrial Park

DUE: 03 JUL 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the
following post that has arisen in the University:

DEPARTMENT: AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PARK
GENERAL MANAGER, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PARK

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Diploma in Agriculture or a related discipline from
a recognised Institution. A Degree in Crop Science or equivalent is an added
advantage plus at least 10 years’ post-qualification experience managing a
commercial farm or Agro-Industrial entity. Applicants must be computer literate.
This is a performance-based two (2) year contract, renewable subject to
satisfactory performance. The General Manager reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Designing and implementing strategies for the Agro-Industrial Park, policy
formulation and development action plans in an effort to improve business
performance.
▪ Managing and coordinating Agro-Industrial Park operations through effective
crop and livestock production planning to ensure that set targets are
achieved.

▪ Overseeing the recruitment and selection of Agro-Industrial Park employees,
managing employees’ contracts of employment, employee orientation, staff
training, salary administration, performance management, handling staff
disciplinary matters, and managing employees’ well-being and welfare
needs.
▪ Overseeing Agro-Industrial Park employees’ and interns’ work schedules and
ensuring that timecards are prepared for all employees.
▪ Responsible for the management of the Unit’s financial resources by
practising good financial planning through setting budgets and production
targets and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
▪ Recommending the purchase of Agro-Industrial machinery, equipment,
supplies and other materials needed for the smooth running of the Unit.

▪ Ensuring compliance with procurement processes and procedures.
▪ Maintaining a computerised inventory of Agro-Industrial Park machinery,
equipment, supplies and materials as well as maintain records of
Agro-Industrial Park produce stock for both crops and livestock.
▪ Overseeing the maintenance for Agro-Industrial Park machinery and
equipment, and the security and safety of Agro-Industrial Park
infrastructure.
▪ Assisting Academic Departments in the training of students in various
practical aspects of Agro-Industrial Park operations and contributing
effectively to teaching, research and community outreach activities.
▪ Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
▪ Keeping abreast with developments and trends in the Agricultural sector.
▪ Undertaking any other related duties as may be delegated by the Executive
Director, Innovation and Industrialisation.

Conditions of Service
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and
other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

TO APPLY
Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates,
national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details,
including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present
salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees,
including their email addresses. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police
clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: Apply Now.
Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for
receipt of applications is Friday, 3 July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications
on its behalf for advertised posts.