TANJA CORPORATION LIMITED | AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION
Irrigation Supervisor
Coffee | Avocado | Macadamia Farming Operations
Location: Oldeani, Karatu, Arusha – Farm Site
Vacancies: One (1)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
About the Opportunity
Tanja Corporation Limited is recruiting a qualified and experienced Irrigation Supervisor to support its agricultural operations at the farm site in Oldeani, Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania.
The company's farming activities include coffee, avocado and macadamia production.
The successful candidate will coordinate daily irrigation activities across three farms, supervise general workers, identify maintenance requirements and support the effective operation of irrigation infrastructure.
Position Details
Employer: Tanja Corporation Limited
Position: Irrigation Supervisor
Number of Positions: One (1)
Duty Station: Oldeani, Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania
Work Location: Farm Site
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: Three (3) years in irrigation operations and maintenance
Agricultural Focus: Coffee, Avocado and Macadamia
Role Overview
The Irrigation Supervisor will coordinate irrigation operations across the company's three farms, ensuring that daily activities are properly organised and that irrigation systems receive appropriate operational and maintenance attention.
The role requires practical knowledge of irrigation equipment, effective supervision of general workers, problem-solving abilities and the capacity to assist management in planning irrigation projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Irrigation Coordination
- Coordinate daily irrigation activities across all three farms.
- Support effective organisation and execution of planned irrigation work.
2. Workforce Supervision
- Allocate tasks to general workers.
- Supervise workers during daily irrigation activities.
- Evaluate worker performance and task completion.
3. Irrigation Maintenance & Reporting
- Identify irrigation system maintenance requirements.
- Prepare reports on completed irrigation activities.
- Communicate operational and maintenance issues to management.
4. Operational Problem-Solving
- Identify and resolve irrigation-related problems.
- Follow up on agreed corrective actions.
- Support the continuity of irrigation operations.
5. Irrigation Project Planning
- Assist management in planning irrigation projects.
- Provide relevant operational input based on farm irrigation requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Academic Qualification: Diploma or Certificate in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture or a related field.
- Professional Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in irrigation operations and maintenance.
- Technical Knowledge: Practical understanding of irrigation systems, pumps, pipes and valves.
- Supervisory Experience: Proven experience supervising workers.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency.
- Technical Drawing: Basic technical drawing skills.
- Added Advantage: Previous experience working on a commercial farm or plantation.
Relevant Technical & Supervisory Competencies
- Farm irrigation operations and maintenance.
- Practical operation and understanding of pumps, pipes and valves.
- Daily workforce coordination and task allocation.
- Worker supervision and performance evaluation.
- Identification of irrigation maintenance needs.
- Irrigation problem-solving and corrective-action follow-up.
- Operational reporting and basic computer skills.
- Technical drawing fundamentals.
- Support for irrigation project planning.
What the Company Offers
- Competitive Salary: Remuneration described by the employer as competitive.
- Accommodation: Accommodation provided.
- Transport: Transport for site visits.
The employer has not disclosed a specific salary amount.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly to Tanja Corporation Limited.
The employer requests that applicants send their application as one PDF file, addressed to the Senior Human Resources Officer, with the position title in the email subject.
Application Email:
recruit.tz@tanja.co.tz
Required Email Subject:
Irrigation Supervisor
Application Deadline:
27 NOVEMBER 2026
APPLY BY EMAIL – IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR
Ensure the application documents are combined into a single PDF and the email subject clearly states the position title. The supplied poster does not specify a separate list of required attachments.
