Rock Springs Fish Farm is a pioneering commercial aquaculture enterprise located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda’s Buikwe District. As a key player in the sector, the farm supplies the region with fingerlings from its commercial hatchery, which includes over 70 ponds, and produces high-quality table-size fish utilising more than 200 cages across two production sites.

We are excited to launch our 12-month Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) to develop the next generation of aquaculture professionals in Uganda. This immersive, real-world programme offers hands-on experience in commercial aquaculture, covering everything from hatchery operations to grow-out management. Training will take place at Rock Springs Fish Farm on the shores of Lake Victoria and at its hatchery in Tororo. 

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Upper minimum) in:
  • Fisheries & Aquaculture
  • Agriculture (preferably Animal Sciences)
  • Biological Sciences or related fields
• Have graduated within the last 2 years.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• High attention to detail; methodical approach
• Practical, hands-on mindset
• Able to work under pressure with focus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Willing to actively participate in daily operations on a commercial fish farm and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Willing to work long hours and weekends when required.

Programme Highlights

• Trainees will be introduced to key production principles in both hatchery and grow-out operations. 
• Trainees will receive structured and targeted capacity development through a blend of online learning, tests, tutorials and on-site farm visits. 
• The programme includes the following online modules: Hatchery Management, Basic Production Techniques, Environmental Management and Fish Health, Data Management, Production Analytics, Short- and Long-Term Production Planning, Production Reporting and Financial Implications of Key Aquaculture Principles. 
• Online training runs alongside on-farm work, reinforcing learning through practical application.
• Throughout the programme, trainees will work with experienced professionals who will provide guidance, support, and feedback on their development and performance.
• The programme runs on a full-time basis, with an average work week, including some weekend work when required. The trainees will rotate through different departments or farm operations to gain a well-rounded experience.
• By the end of the programme, successful candidates will have gained practical experience in hatchery management, grow-out operations, data analysis, risk management, production forecasting, and financial planning.
• Participants will develop a production model and submit a written report integrating aquaculture planning, analysis, and financial considerations as their year-long assessment.

This is a fixed-term programme for 12 months and is not extendable unless under a new contract.

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter. The deadline for applications is 18th July 2025.

Email: recruitment@cedarafricagroup.com for any queries or clarifications.