Assistant Hatchery Manager - GP109 H3

Astral Foods Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Pretoria is seeking a candidate for hatchery management. The role involves managing hatchery processes, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team effectively. Candidates must have a BSC Degree in Agriculture and at least 10 years of experience in flock management. Proficiency in English and a second official language is required. The job may require irregular hours, including night shifts. The position provides an opportunity for exceptional leadership and analytical contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Hatchery flock management for a minimum period of 10 years.
• Ability to manage staff effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Fluency in English and a second official language is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the processes in the hatchery operationally.
• Maintain product quality and hygiene standards.
• Control budget and manage running expenses.

Skills

Team player

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Effective staff management

Basic risk management knowledge

Education

BSC Degree in Agriculture or relevant qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Managing and controlling the processes involved in the hatchery on an operational level
• Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner
• Maintaining the Company’s assets and constantly striving to improve results
• Work efficiently in a team environment with tact, patience and willingness to work with colleagues
• Ability to build relationships and be able to work under pressure
• Maintaining Risk Control/Occupational Health/Bio Security requirements and standards as per relevant Legislation and Astral Standard Operating Practices
• Control of production processes and responsibility for maintain production standards in terms of quality and volumes
• Assist with preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses
• Ensuring the highest product quality/hygiene standards is always maintained
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and laws
• Managing the performance of the team to ensure all KPI’s are achieved daily
• Implementation and maintain of 20 keys systems

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• BSC Degree in Agriculture or relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in Hatchery flock management for a minimum period of 10 (ten) years
• Strong analytical skills relating to hatchery flocks
• Must be a team player with exceptional leadership skills
• High level demonstrable performance
• High technical performance of hatchery flocks
• Ability to manage staff effectively
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Ability to work in a high pressurised environment and be dealing driven
• Must have basic knowledge of risk management
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a driver’s license
• Must be able to work irregular hours including nightshift and weekends