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- Agronomist (Hydroponics & Aquaponics Specialist)
- INFOWISE ENTERPRISES
- Full-time
- Lusaka
- ZMW 3.50k - ZMW 6.50k / month
- 3w ago
- Infowise Enterprises Limited
is a forward-thinking technology and infrastructure company based in Lusaka. Alongside our enterprise engineering and solar solutions, we build and manage innovative, high-efficiency commercial aquaponics and hydroponics systems.
- We are expanding our agricultural operations and are seeking a practical, skilled
- Agronomist & Aquaculture Specialist
to join our team in Lusaka. For this role, we are prioritizing candidates with strong, hands-on experience in
- both fish farming and traditional crop cultivation
- . While direct experience in hydroponics or aquaponics is
- not required
, you must have a solid foundation in biology, crop management, and fish care, combined with an eagerness to adapt your skills to our advanced systems.
- Key Responsibilities
Crop Management:
- Oversee the planting, growth, and health of our primary crops—specifically focusing on
- lettuce and strawberries
—ensuring maximum yield and quality.
Fish Farming Operations:
Manage daily fish health, feeding schedules, stocking, and general aquaculture husbandry.
Water Quality Monitoring:
Test and manage key water parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, ammonia, and nitrates) to ensure a healthy ecosystem for both fish and crops.
System Learning & Adaptation:
Work closely with our engineering team to learn our recirculating commercial systems, scaling your existing fish and crop knowledge into our high-tech environment.
Preventative Care:
Identify, diagnose, and treat crop pests/diseases and fish health issues early to prevent crop or stock loss.
- Qualifications & Requirements
Core Experience:
- Dual experience in both
- fish farming (aquaculture)
- and
- crop cultivation
is highly preferred.
Crop Specialization:
- Direct, practical experience growing
- lettuce
- and/or
- strawberries
is a major advantage.
Hydroponics/Aquaponics Experience:
Not required.
We will train the right candidate on our specific recirculating systems, provided you have strong fundamentals in traditional crop and fish management.
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, or a closely related field.
Attributes:
Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly self-motivated with a desire to transition into technology-driven agriculture.
Location:
Based in Lusaka.
- What We Offer
Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a highly diverse engineering and technology enterprise.
Direct training and hands-on experience in commercial-scale, modern aquaponics.
The chance to be at the forefront of sustainable, smart farming in Zambia.
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