APIARIST – Bindura University of Science Education 113 views

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Beekeeping/Agriculture/Animal Science or any other relevant qualifications;
At least three (3) years post-qualification experience working with commercial Apiary Unit;
A minimum of five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language, Mathematics, and Science.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Apiary Manager would be responsible for:

Assembling beehives to desired specifications;
Inserting honeycombs and inducting wild colonies into hives;
Splitting and merging colonies;
Inspecting hives for colony health and honeybee products harvesting;
Harvesting, extracting, processing, packaging, and marketing honeybee products;
Rearing queen bees for sale to other apiarists;
Developing value-added products from honeybee products;
Human Resources Management: interpreting and implementing Government and Bindura University of Science Education policies with regards to labour management and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations;
Record keeping of financial and administrative records, production records, maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory and human resources records;
Resource Mobilization: negotiating with relevant Government Departments, banks, and input suppliers to obtain equipment and inputs loans or contracts on behalf of the University and linking the Apiary Project with potential partners;
Preparing weekly reports and financial statements.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.