Fingerlings Truck Driver | Job in Rwanda

Fingerlings Truck Driver | Job in Rwanda

Fingerlings Truck Driver

Kivu Choice Ltd

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest aquaculture platform in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in Q4 of 2021 and have since built a vertically integrated aquaculture company with associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales operations. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi. 

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Agriculture

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Job Title:  Fingerlings Truck Driver

Reports To:  Fleet Coordinator

Location:  Kigembe- Gisagara, Rwanda 

Start date:  As Soon As Possible 

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers with over 700 employees and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

Description:

As a Fingerlings Truck Driver, your primary responsibility is to safely transport fingerlings between locations while ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal conditions to minimize mortality. You are responsible for careful handling, routine vehicle checks, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with safety, biosecurity, and transport regulations, while supporting operations and representing the company professionally.

Primary Responsibilities:

Transportation and Delivery 

Safely operate company truck for daily transport of fingerlings between Kigembe hatchery, Kagano farms, and other locations.

Ensure timely delivery of fingerlings following designated routes and schedules. 

Maintain an optimal environment (water quality, temperature, oxygen levels) during transportation. 

Handle loading and offloading of fingerling containers with care to minimize mortality.

Vehicle Care and Maintenance 

Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (fuel, oil, lights, brakes, tires, coolant). 

Report mechanical issues immediately to Fleet Coordinator. 

Keep the truck clean, well-secured, and in compliance with safety standards. 

Ensure regular service based on mileage and service schedule. 

Documentation & Reporting

Accurately complete trip sheets, delivery notes, and mortality records. 

Maintain updated logbooks according to transport regulations. 

Submit daily movement reports to the Fleet Coordinator. 

Compliance & Safety 

Follow all traffic rules and internal fleet Standard Operating Procedures. 

Maintain safe driving practices at all times. 

Ensure all required licenses, insurance, and permits are valid and present in the vehicle. 

Adhere to biosecurity protocols to prevent contamination between sites.

Operational Support 

Assist hatchery and farm teams during loading/unloading and emergency movements.

Provide feedback on route conditions, delays, and operational risks. 

Represent the company professionally in all interactions with farmers and partners.

Qualifications:

Valid Rwandan driving license Category B, C and E. 

Possession of Secondary Certificate(A2) Certificate in any Field 

Minimum of 3years of experience in professional driving, preferably in logistics or agriculture. 

Good Knowledge of Driving Technique.

Ability to Speak and write English and Kinyarwanda 

Basic understanding of live animal handling or willingness to be trained. 

Ability to read and complete standard documents (delivery notes, logs).

Other Skills & Competencies:

Strong awareness of road safety and responsible driving habits. 

Good physical condition; able to lift and move fingerling containers. 

Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage. 

Good communication and teamwork skills. 

High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail. 

Ability to work long hours or weekends when necessary. 

Punctual, self-motivated, and able to follow instructions precisely.

If you are interested in this position, prepare the following: 

Job application letter 

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of your Degree and other academic qualifications

Copy of your ID and driving license

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