Are you a passionate and experienced agriculturalist with a strong background in commercial horticulture and orchard management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where operational excellence, innovation and sustainability drive success?

Kakuzi PLC is seeking a Divisional Manager – Horticulture to lead avocado production operations and play a key role in delivering world-class quality, productivity and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to make a significant impact within one of Kenya's leading agribusinesses.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Horticulture, you will provide operational leadership for the Horticulture West Division, ensuring the efficient utilisation of people, equipment and resources to achieve production, quality and financial targets while meeting market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage avocado production and estate operations to achieve productivity, quality and financial targets. 
• Plan, coordinate and monitor field activities, resource utilisation, maintenance programmes, budgets and capital expenditure. 
• Supervise and manage employee performance, training, communication, discipline and labour welfare initiatives. 
• Oversee estate infrastructure, labour housing, environmental programmes and compliance with audit, governance, health and safety requirements. 
• Prepare operational reports, safeguard company assets and drive continuous operational improvement across the division.

Qualifications, Attributes and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related discipline  
• At least five years' practical experience in field husbandry practices. Experience in commercial orchard management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two years' experience in an Assistant Manager position or equivalent.  
• Experience in budget preparation, expenditure control and financial management. 
• Strong leadership, planning, analytical and people management skills.
• A hands-on approach to operational management and a commitment to achieving exceptional results.

How to Apply 

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, cover letter and relevant certificates to the below email address indicating the position in the email subject by 12th September 2026.

Recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke 

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Current Kakuzi employees are encouraged to apply

We are an equal opportunities employer

Please note that Kakuzi PLC will NOT ask you to make any payment at any stage of the recruitment process.