Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay
We are seeking a skilled Cad Technician responsible for producing precise and professional building plans, shop drawings, and schematics. The role involves maintaining an organized and accessible archive of all drawings and technical notes. The Cad Technician will also conduct site visits to collect accurate measurements and provide on-site guidance when necessary. Attention to detail and technical accuracy are key for success in this role. Strong collaboration with design and construction teams is essential.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Technical Drawing:
- Develop concepts and professional plans and technical drawings for various structures including; Residential Houses, Warehouses, Offices, Apartments, Water Towers, Staircases, Trusses, Rafters, Portal Frames, Earthworks (Ponds and Dams), among others.
- Develop and update schematics for electrical and plumbing works.
- Develop and update site maps for various Victory Farms Sites.
Site Visit and Inspection:
- Be able to visit various sites, take measurements, notes and develop sketches. You will also be required to guide the teams on site to ensure drawings and site measurement concurrency as well as to resolve variations that may arise.
Drawings and Documents Organization and Storage:
- Ensure that the drawings for the various projects are organized and kept in a structured manner for easy and efficient access by the authorized persons.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with project managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on the changes that may occur in the plans.
Problem Solving:
- Identify and resolve problems and challenges that may occur and come up with effective and cost saving designs to solve them.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years experience with AutoCAD and equivalent design software which includes MEP, Schematics, Steel and Structural aspects.
- Leadership: Ability to offer guidance, advise & solutions to a team.
- Technical Knowledge: Advanced skills in 2D and 3D drafting in AutoCAD and ArchiCAD software and a comprehensive understanding of construction methods and materials. Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint software are required for preparation and presentation of concepts and reports.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify, understand and resolve issues efficiently.
- Communication: Excellent listening, verbal, written and drawing communication skills.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and arrange their documents in an efficient manner.
Benefit:
- Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
- Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
- The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.
The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.
VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 11th Aug 2025, Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – CAD Technician.
