Animal Nutritionist / Scientist I

Quantumfoods; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business seeks an experienced Animal Nutritionist/Scientist at their Nova Feeds Division in Gqeberha. The role involves providing technical support and nutrition advice to dairy customers, product development, and feed formulation. A relevant post-graduate degree and 3-5 years in the dairy feed industry are required. The position offers a competitive salary package and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in a similar position in the dairy feed industry.
• Experience in ration formulation for dairy cows.
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dairy customers.
• Product development and application of research in ruminant nutrition.
• Formulate new feeds and maintain formulas.

Skills

Technical support

Nutrition advising

Pasture management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant Post-graduate degree in agriculture (e.g., M.Sc. Agric)

Job description

Industry : Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Job category : Veterinary Science, Animal Health and Welfare

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

About our company

Quantum Foods is a diversified feeds, poultry and egg business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets.

The Group is listed on the JSE main board in the "Farming and Fishing" sector under the share code QFH.

Quantum Foods has fully integrated egg and broiler businesses with access to superior genetics in both fields.

The Feed Producing Unit has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strategic alliance with an international company to ensure cutting edge technology transfer.

Quantum Foods' head office is situated in the town of Wellington in the Western Cape.

Introduction

Quantum Foods has a career opportunity at its Nova Feeds Division for an Animal Nutritionist / Scientist to join their dynamic team.

This position will report directly to the Regional Manager R&D and will be based in Paterson (Gqeberha, Eastern Cape).

This position will mainly be responsible for providing technical support to dairy customers advising on nutrition and feed product choice.

Providing technical support to our dairy customers primarily on pasture-based systems through advising on nutrition, feed product choice and pasture management.

Technical support and training of the sales team.

Product development and application of current research and new technology in ruminant nutrition.

Formulating new feeds as well as maintaining formulas of existing products on BESTMIX.

Identification of and feasibility studies with alternative or additional raw materials.

General support to all interdependent departments.

Product registration

Relevant Post-graduate degree in agriculture (e.g., M.Sc. Agric) would be advantageous.

3 – 5 years experience in a similar position in the dairy feed industry will be advantageous.

Experience in ration formulation for dairy cows (experience of formulating with current CNCPS biology will be beneficial).

Efficient in the use of Microsoft office.

Highly motivated and self-starter

Pri.Sci.Nat.

registration (SACNASP)

At Quantum Foods we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.

CLOSING DATE : 09 November

lease note that candidates who do not receive a response from us within 14 days after the closing date should accept that they were not successful