4 Job Positions of Pumping Station Operator at Gabiro
Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd: (Deadline 28 November 2025)
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
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