JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Pumping Station Operator

Department: Infrastructure management and maintenance services.

Reports to: Electromechanical Chief engineer

Duty Station: Pumping Station(s) within the Irrigation Scheme

Number of positions: 4

Deadline: Thursday 28th November 2025

Job Overview:

Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Ltd is a fruit of joint venture Company established between the Government of Rwanda through its Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (Majority shareholder) with Netafim Ltd, an Israeli company that offers global leadership in the agriculture manufacturing industry. 

1. Job Purpose

To operate, monitor, and maintain pumping equipment and related systes at irrigation stations to ensure efficient, safe, and continuous water supply to farms and investors. The Pump Operator ensures optimal pump performance, reports faults promptly, and supports preventive and corrective maintenance activities

2. Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pumps, valves, control panels, and related electrical/mechanical systems.
• Start, stop, and adjust pumping operations according to irrigation schedules and supervisor instructions.
• Record operating parameters such as flow rate, pressure, voltage, current, and running hours in daily logs.
• Check oil levels, cooling systems, bearings, seals, and vibration levels for abnormalities.
• Detect and report leaks, unusual noise, overheating, or power fluctuations immediately.
• Assist technicians during maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety around pumping units, control rooms, and valve chambers.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols at all times.
• Support power and water consumption monitoring to ensure efficient energy use.
• Participate in regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and shift handovers

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Technical Diploma (A2) or Advance diploma(A1) in Electricity, Electromechanics, or any other related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operating water pumps, irrigation systems, or industrial utilities.
• Knowledge of electrical controls, motor protection, and VFD operation is an added advantage.
• Ability to interpret gauges, meters, and basic engineering drawings.
• Physically fit and willing to work shifts, weekends, and outdoors.
• Having a valid driving license category A, shall be an added value

4. Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Record keeping and reporting discipline.
• Understanding of irrigation systems and water management principles.

5. Working Conditions

• Field-based role at pumping stations and reservoirs.
• Rotational shifts (day/night) and standby duties during irrigation seasons.

Application Procedure 

Other documents that are needed to be submitted by Candidates 

•  Application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of GAH Ltd. 
•  A copy of a required degree 
•  A Copy of National Identity Card (ID) 
•  Curriculum Vitae with 3 reference persons and their contacts; 
• The required working experience must be proven. 
• The interested applicants shall submit their application files, in PDF as single document via recruitment@gah.rw  by not later than 28th November 2025, at 5:00 pm. 

Done on, 24th November 2025 

Aloysius NGARAMBE 

Chief Executive Officer 

Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Ltd