Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Agricultural Diploma/Degree (ideally a BSc) in Poultry and Poultry Production essential
· 5-10 years’ experience in the poultry farming industry
· 2-3 years in a senior managerial role
· Strong financial acumen and ability to work with and within a budget
· Strong management and communication skills
· Computer Literate
DUTIES
· Control of five site managers, this would include weekly meetings, training, inspections, audits,
· Control & management of all sites including contract growers; site management, site cleanliness, bird health, equipment management, Company Asset management,
· Budgeting of all farming requirements related to broiler management, including capex,
· Excellence in Broiler health and animal husbandry expected, · Liaisons between veterinary, feed mills, nutritionists, hatcheries & other suppliers,
· Agricultural demands & standards to be adhered to,
· Upgrading projects; including new houses & maintenance of old houses, maintaining of placement and catching programmes,
· Results orientated with international standards being set as the benchmark.
· Networking with other poultry related industries; this will include bi-annual information training days involving; feed companies, hatcheries, vets, breed suppliers, sales, QAs,
· Communication to the directive through sitrep, board & financial meetings,
· Immediate communication involving financial threats to the business due to natural/manmade disasters,
· Water management & upgrading filtration systems,
· Availability for unforeseen working hours, weekend duties & public holidays,
· Farm managers’ housing, vehicles & equipment inspections monthly, Security & maintenance of electric fencing
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
