Management Trainee Programme 2026.
Job Description
About Gisovu Tea Company Limited
Gisovu Tea Company Limiwanda’s Western Province.
The company operates tea plantations situated at an altitude of approximately 2,500 metres. Its estate includes 394 hectares under production, alongside tea supplied by 836 hectares from approximately 3,800 smallholder suppliers.
Gisovu is also connected to Nyungwe Forest, an ancient forest known for its biodiversity and its population of chimpanzees and colobus monkeys.
Gisovu Tea Company is inviting qualified, ambitious, and high-achieving graduates to apply for its Management Trainee Programme 2026. The programme aims to develop future leaders in Rwanda’s tea industry.
About the Management Trainee Programme
The Management Trainee Programme is a structured 24-month development programme designed to build graduates’ management capabilities through practical work experience and mentoring.
Successful candidates will report to their respective department or section managers and receive hands-on responsibilities while learning from experienced senior managers.
Trainees who perform well will be considered for permanent supervisory and management positions after completing the programme.
Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Academic Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in one of the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
2. Graduation Period
Applicants must have graduated within the last three years.
3. Computer Skills
Candidates should be computer literate and have a good command of standard office applications.
4. Language Skills
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda is required.
- French is an added advantage.
5. Personal Competencies
The ideal candidates should be:
- Curious and willing to learn.
- Practical and comfortable with hands-on responsibilities.
- Willing to live and work in a rural estate setting.
- Strong in problem-solving and communication.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Programme Duration and Career Opportunities
The programme runs for 24 months and combines practical responsibilities with guidance from senior managers.
Trainees will gain experience in their assigned departments or sections and develop skills relevant to management in the tea industry.
Candidates who perform well may be considered for permanent supervisory and management roles upon successful completion of the programme. Permanent employment is a possibility rather than a guarantee.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should prepare the following documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts.
- Copies of academic testimonials and certificates.
- Names and addresses of at least three referees.
Online Applications
Send the application documents in PDF format to:
Email: hr@gisovu.silverbacktea.org
Postal Applications
Applications may also be addressed to:
The General Manager
Gisovu Tea Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 60
Karongi, Rwanda
Application Deadline
All applications must reach Gisovu Tea Company Limited no later than November 6, 2026.
