Multiple Job Vacancies at Kijenge Animal Products Ltd (KAPL), Arusha — October 2026

Multiple Job Vacancies at Kijenge Animal Products Ltd (KAPL), Arusha — October 2026

Reference Number: KAPL/HR/JA/004/2026

Company: Kijenge Animal Products Ltd (KAPL)

Location: Engutoto, Arusha, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

About Kijenge Animal Products Ltd (KAPL)

Kijenge Animal Products Limited (KAPL) is a leading agro-processing and manufacturing company contributing significantly to Tanzania’s industrial and agricultural transformation. Located in Engutoto, Arusha, KAPL continues to expand its production capacity and brand reach across the country.

To support our ongoing operational growth, KAPL invites qualified, self-motivated, and experienced professionals to apply for the following open positions:

1. Miller (1 Position)

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Calibration: Prepare, fine-tune, and calibrate milling equipment according to job orders; manage control panels, speed, tension, and operational parameters.

• Operations Oversight & Capacity: Drive milling equipment to maximum capacity to hit daily targets; monitor gauges and control panels to detect and resolve operational faults quickly.

• Raw Material & Quality Control: Supervise the conditioning and processing of raw maize; conduct quality inspections on raw materials and finished maize flour to eliminate waste and guarantee product integrity.

• Routine Maintenance: Execute pre- and post-shift machine inspections, lubricate moving parts, perform minor repairs, and coordinate with maintenance teams for major overhauls.

• Safety & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of machine run-time, batch counts, and defects; enforce industrial safety guidelines and onboard/train junior machine operators.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree or Vocational Training (VETA) in Grain Milling, Production Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in operating, setting up, and maintaining industrial processing machinery. Experience in a maize flour milling plant is an added advantage.

• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong mechanical troubleshooting, quality control inspection, record-keeping, safety compliance, and team leadership skills.

2. Accountant (1 Position)

Key Responsibilities

• Costing & Inventory Accounting: Track manufacturing inputs, raw maize procurement, packaging materials, and batch production costs to maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory valuation.

• Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare accurate monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and reconcile general ledger accounts in line with company policies.

• Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor manufacturing overheads, variance analysis (standard vs. actual production costs), and identify opportunities to reduce operational waste.

• Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Manage tax filings (VAT, PAYE, WHT), ensure strict adherence to TRA guidelines, and maintain audit-ready financial records.

• Asset & Stock Audits: Oversee periodic physical stock counts at the warehouse and reconcile inventory counts against accounting software records.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent technical qualification (CPA(T) or ACCA qualification is a strong advantage).

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of proven accounting experience strictly within the Manufacturing or Agro-Processing Industry.

• Technical & Soft Skills: Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and MS Excel; solid grasp of standard costing, inventory management, and statutory tax laws.

3. Sales Representatives – FMCG & Route Sales (Multiple Positions)

Key Responsibilities

• Route Sales Execution: Execute daily route plans to service existing retail/wholesale accounts and actively map out new territory opportunities across the region.

• FMCG Distribution & Target Achievement: Drive volume sales of maize flour and animal feed products, meet or exceed monthly sales targets, and maximize product availability across trade channels.

• Customer & Retailer Relationship Management: Build strong working relationships with shopkeepers, wholesalers, and distributors; ensure brand presence and merchandising standard compliance.

• Order Processing & Cash Reconciliation: Collect customer orders, ensure accurate sales invoicing, enforce credit terms, and handle prompt daily sales collections/reconciliations.

• Market Intelligence: Gather market feedback on competitor pricing, market trends, and product performance, reporting insights directly to the Sales Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a relevant discipline.

• Experience: Proven experience in Route Sales and Field Distribution within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

• Capabilities: Valid driving license (Motorcycle/Class C driver’s license preferred); strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; energetic and comfortable with active field sales and outdoor route work.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit a detailed CV and Cover Letter to:

• Email: recruitment@kapl.co.tz

• Subject Line Format: Include the specific Position Applied For followed by Your Name (e.g., Accountant – Jane Doe or Sales Representative – John Juma).

• Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Kijenge Animal Products Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.