Aquaculture Graduate Technician
About the role
The Aquaculture Graduate Technician is an entry-level, hands-on development position designed for graduates or diploma holders with a background in aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic sciences, or related fields who are eager to gain broad operational experience. The role is intentionally varied, supporting aquaculture operations, water quality monitoring, basic laboratory and field sampling, equipment maintenance, data recording, and other general site activities at Tanganyika Blue, a Kigoma-based aquaculture fish farm. Responsibilities: - Support day-to-day aquaculture operations including fish handling, feeding, harvesting, fingerling and egg collection and other site activities. - Assist with routine water quality monitoring, sampling, and environmental data collection. - Support laboratory, field, and lake-based sampling activities under supervision. - Assist with operation, monitoring, and maintenance of aquaculture equipment and infrastructure. - Accurately record operational, environmental, and production data and support reporting. - Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental guidelines. - Work collaboratively with scientists, technicians, and operations teams across the site. - Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor or manager. How to apply: Apply online via the Masika Ventures careers page: https://www.masika.ventures/jobs/aquaculture-graduate-technician-713 Application deadline: 16 October 2026.
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
- Comfortability to working outdoors and in operational environments
- Ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office
- Strong spoken and written English and Swahili
- Practical mindset with good problem-solving and observation skills
- Willingness to learn and work across technical, operational, and field-based tasks
- Basic understanding of aquaculture systems, water quality, or aquatic environments
- No prior professional experience is required; however, any relevant prior experience will be considered an advantage
- Strong analytical skills