Role overview

Tabono Consult Limited is seeking a hands-on Assistant Technical Supervisor to oversee and execute specialized agricultural infrastructure projects.

The role is critical in ensuring that the technical foundations of cultivation sites—particularly protected cropping environments and water management systems—are built and maintained to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in setting up greenhouses and irrigation networks, ensuring operational efficiency for large-scale vegetable and crop production.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the end-to-end assembly of greenhouse structures, including frame installation, covering and ventilation setup.
• Ensure all structures are built according to technical specifications and can withstand local weather conditions in Iringa.
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs to maintain the structural integrity of all cultivation environments.
• Lead the installation of irrigation systems, including drip, overhead and fertigation lines, across various plots.
• Monitor water distribution systems to ensure optimal delivery to crops.
• Troubleshoot blockages and mechanical failures affecting water distribution systems.
• Manage the maintenance of pumps, filters and valves to minimize downtime.
• Assist the Technical Supervisor in planning site layouts and allocating resources for new projects.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of technical tools and machinery.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for on-site equipment and infrastructure when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural technical work, particularly greenhouse assembly and irrigation plumbing or installation.
• A strong understanding of structural mechanics and hydraulic systems within an agricultural context.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Iringa.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach.
• The ability and willingness to work in a physically demanding outdoor farm environment.
• The ability to supervise a small team and technicians to meet project deadlines.

• Supervise and participate in the end-to-end assembly of greenhouse structures, including frame installation, covering and ventilation setup.
• Ensure all structures are built according to technical specifications and can withstand local weather conditions in Iringa.
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs to maintain the structural integrity of all cultivation environments.
• Lead the installation of irrigation systems, including drip, overhead and fertigation lines, across various plots.
• Monitor water distribution systems to ensure optimal delivery to crops.
• Troubleshoot blockages and mechanical failures affecting water distribution systems.
• Manage the maintenance of pumps, filters and valves to minimize downtime.
• Assist the Technical Supervisor in planning site layouts and allocating resources for new projects.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of technical tools and machinery.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for on-site equipment and infrastructure when required.

• Proven experience in agricultural technical work, particularly greenhouse assembly and irrigation plumbing or installation.
• A strong understanding of structural mechanics and hydraulic systems within an agricultural context.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach.
• The ability and willingness to work in a physically demanding outdoor farm environment.
• The ability to supervise a small team and technicians to meet project deadlines.

• Proven experience in agricultural technical work, particularly greenhouse assembly and irrigation plumbing or installation.
• A strong understanding of structural mechanics and hydraulic systems within an agricultural context.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Iringa.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach.
• The ability and willingness to work in a physically demanding outdoor farm environment.
• The ability to supervise a small team and technicians to meet project deadlines.