3 Job Positions at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)

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Quality, Health, and Safety Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)
Assistant Finance Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)
Technical and Electrical Engineer – Cold Chain at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)

Quality, Health, and Safety Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)

Job Title: Quality, Health, and Safety Manager

Location: Lake Kivu – Nyamasheke, Rwanda

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

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 Quality, Health and Safety Manager, your primary responsibilities revolve around ensuring the safety and well-being of employees by conducting risk assessments, implementing safety training, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Your role includes investigating incidents, developing emergency response plans, and performing safety audits to foster a culture of safety while supporting sustainable practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment:
Identify potential health, safety, environmental, and compliance risks across all operations (farms, hatcheries, fleet, and processing units), and develop practical mitigation strategies to minimize exposure and ensure safe working conditions.

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental, occupational health and safety, and aquaculture-specific regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements and oversee adherence through policies, procedures, and audits.
Training and Education:
Design and deliver training programs to equip staff with knowledge on safety protocols, compliance requirements, emergency procedures, and ethical practices. Promote continuous learning to strengthen a proactive safety culture.
Incident Investigation:
Lead the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure proper documentation and follow-through.
Emergency Preparedness:
Develop, implement, and regularly test emergency response plans (e.g., water-related incidents, fire, equipment failure, environmental hazards) to ensure operational readiness and minimize impact.
Health Monitoring:
Oversee employee health and wellbeing programs, including occupational health checks, exposure monitoring, and initiatives to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.
Reporting:
Prepare and present regular HSE reports, including key metrics, incident data, compliance status, and risk trends, to support informed decision-making by leadership.
Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (operations, HR, maintenance, and leadership) to integrate health and safety practices into daily operations and ensure alignment across departments.
Environmental Management:
Oversee environmental protection initiatives, including waste management, water quality control, pollution prevention, and sustainable aquaculture practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Skills:

Risk Assessment Skills
Analytical & problem-solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Emergency Response Knowledge
Technical Proficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Relevant certifications such as first aid, CPR, and emergency response planning.
Hands-on experience in Health and safety roles.
Familiarity with Health and Safety standards as well as specific aquaculture regulations.

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

How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com
Submission Deadline: 23rd April 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they get submitted.

Assistant Finance Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location: Kigali, Kiyovu

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

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.

About the role:

As the Assistant Finance Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd, you will be responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions within the organization. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, the role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards. The position ensures the integrity of financial data through active involvement in month-end close processes, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet accounts for reconciliations and valuations.

Responsibilities:

Assist the FP&A Manager in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts.
Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRSs, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
Assist in the coordination of the month end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions and balances.
Perform general ledger review on a regular basis to identify deviations from assertions such as accuracy, occurrence, completeness and cut-off for Profit & Loss transactions.
Perform end of the month valuation of balance sheet accounts in line with IAS 21
Oversee the receipt, verification, and coding of vendor invoices. Ensure that payments match purchase orders.
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor disputes, payment inquiries, and account reconciliations.
Ensure all payments follow internal controls and regulatory requirements
Work with customers and the sales team to resolve billing errors or pricing disputes that delay payment.
Prepare weekly and monthly AP/AR aging reports, cash flow projections, and KPI dashboards.
Supervise, train, and mentor AP/AR staff. Set performance goals and conduct reviews.
Any other responsibility that you may be assigned by the supervisors

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA or CIMA) completed, or in final stages
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting, financial planning and analysis or external audit.
Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., ERPNext, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please prepare and submit the following documents:

Job application letter
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copy of academic certificates
Copy of your National ID or Passport

Send your application to: recruiting@kivuchoice.com

Deadline for submission: 23rd April 2026

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Technical and Electrical Engineer – Cold Chain at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 23 April 2026)

Job Title: Technical and Electrical Engineer – Cold Chain

Department: Maintenance

Location: Kagano, Nyamasheke

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

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 Technical and Electrical Engineer, your primary responsibilities revolve around ensuring the maintenance and repair of refrigerated storage and transport units to preserve fish quality. This role involves troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring refrigeration systems operate efficiently in the company’s daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems within refrigerated storage units, reefers and cold rooms, including diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues,
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair refrigerated storage units and transport refrigeration systems used in fish processing and distribution.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure operational efficiency.
Inspect, test, and replace defective components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, and electrical wiring.
Conduct performance tests to identify issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Work with diesel-powered reefer units as needed, performing basic engine diagnostics and repairs.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and maintenance schedules.
Adhere to safety regulations and company policies while working on refrigeration equipment.
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service in our fish farming operations.
Be able to install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communication, lighting and control systems in homes, businesses and factories

Skills:

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proven experience as a Reefer Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, or similar role.
Certification in HVAC, refrigeration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with brands such as Carrier, Thermo King, or other reefer units is a plus.
Electrical systems knowledge
Circuitry and wiring installation
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Automation and control systems
Safety procedures and protocols

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Reefer Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, or similar role.
Diploma or certification in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, or related field.
Experience working with brands such as Carrier, Thermo King, or other reefer units is a plus.
2 years electrical, technical or related degree
Electrician license or equivalent certification

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

How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com
Submission Deadline: 23rd April 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they get submitted.