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Solid'Africa

Solid’Africa is a Rwandan social enterprise founded in 2010 whose primary goal is to provide meals to low-income patients in public hospitals as food is not covered by public health insurance. We currently feed 1235 patients every day with three medically-tailored meals. The distribution of food on such a large scale is made possible through our farm to fork approach:

  • Farm 84% of the produce we need on land awarded by the government.
  • Design medically-tailored meals with nutritionists and cook meals in our industrial kitchen. 
  • Distribute food directly to patients in 8 public hospitals in Kigali.
  • Food waste from the kitchen and leftovers from hospitals are used on our farms to grow organic produce.
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http://solidafrica.rw/

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ABOUT SOLID’AFRICA

Operating in Rwanda since 2010, Solid’Africa is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to combating nutrition insecurity in Rwanda and beyond. With a mission to ensure universal access to adequate and appropriate nutrition. Solid’Africa delivers a comprehensive nutrition access program that includes the Gemura Feeding Program, which supplies nutritious meals to hospital patients and school children; the Sustainable Agriculture Program, which supports local farmers and strengthens the food supply chain; and the Nutrition Education Program, which promotes healthy dietary choices through education and awareness. 

Through its Community Benefit Company (CBC), Solid’Africa also generates income to subsidize its non-profit initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability. Additionally, Solid’Africa’s Institute of Culinary Arts and Nutrition (ICAN) provides specialized training that blends nutrition science and culinary arts to empower hospitality professionals. By leveraging strategic collaborations, adopting a holistic Farm-to-plate model, and focusing on sustainable practices, Solid’Africa aims to transform the nutrition landscape, making healthy meals universally accessible in the communities it serves. 

Solid’Africa is seeking experienced candidates for the positions listed below, to be based at Remera Rukoma location


POSITIONS OVERVIEW

Position

Number of Staff

Responsibilities

Requirements 

Plumber 

1

The Plumber will support SolidAfrica’s food industry and kitchen facilities by ensuring proper installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing systems, including water supply lines, drainage networks, kitchen equipment connections, and preventive maintenance to guarantee smooth, hygienic, and safe kitchen operations.

 

Responsibilities 

 

  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water supply systems, pipelines, valves, taps, sinks, and drainage lines.
  • Repair or replace faulty fixtures such as pumps, heaters, WCs, and traps.
  • Address emergency plumbing breakdowns promptly.
  • Repair blocked wastewater pipelines and manholes and propose preventive solutions.

 

B. Installation & Upgrades

  • Install new plumbing systems and kitchen equipment connections.
  • Install and maintain booster pumps, water tanks, and filtration systems.
  • Support modifications of manholes, pipelines, and drains according to engineering needs.

 

C.Preventive Maintenance

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Conduct routine inspections to detect risks early.
  • Maintain maintenance logs, service reports, and spare parts records.

 

D.Compliance & Standards

  • Ensure all plumbing works meet hygiene and safety standards for food-processing environments.
  • Collaborate with Health & Safety to maintain sanitation levels ensuring compliance with national water and sanitation codes.
  • Ensure all plumbing systems comply with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
  • Support HACCP, ISO 22000, and hygiene requirements by maintaining clean, leak-free, and functional water systems.
  • Ensure proper functioning of backflow preventers and water filtration units.

 

E. Coordination & Reporting

  • Coordinate with the maintenance team and kitchen team.
  • Advise management on improvements and cost-effective solutions.

 

F. Emergency Response

  • Respond quickly to plumbing emergencies such as leaks, blockages, or water supply failures.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to kitchen operations and meal production schedules.

Qualifications and experience required

  • Technical Diploma or Certificate in Plumbing from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial kitchens, hotels, hospitals, or food-processing settings.
  • Knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment connections and grease traps.
  • Experience with pumps, filtration systems, and sewage systems.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and plumbing diagrams.
  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication and teamwork.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Integrity and professionalism.

 

APPLICATION GUIDELINES: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include the most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) - via email only to: hr@solidafrica.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is December 11th, 2025, at 16:00hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Solid’Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical disability.

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