Breeder Farm Foreman - Goldi

Trending Talent Solutions; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Career development

Industry exposure

Job summary

Goldi, part of the Astral Group, seeks a dedicated Breeder Farm Foreman to oversee daily operations on a poultry breeder farm in Standerton. You will manage flock health, egg handling, and biosecurity while leading a team to maintain peak production.

The role requires hands-on poultry experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Opportunities for growth within Goldi and the Astral Group are offered.

Qualifications

• Matric and a National Diploma or certificate in Agriculture/Animal Production.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in a poultry breeder operation.
• Knowledge of poultry biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and housekeeping standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily feed and water intake, body weight uniformity, and flock health.
• Collect, grade, fumigate, and store hatching eggs according to strict hygiene standards.
• Ensure staff follow sanitation protocols, footbath rules, and shower-in/shower-out procedures.
• Train, roster, and oversee farm workers.
• Check automated feeding, nipple drinking, ventilation, and lighting systems daily.
• Maintain daily logs on mortality, feed consumption, egg counts, and medicine usage.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols to prevent disease and keep a clean workspace.
• Site maintenance according to company standards.
• Avian welfare and welfare considerations.
• Ventilation and resource management.
• Vaccination administration.
• Implement production performance and 20 Keys standards.
• Teamwork with tact and professionalism; flexible with after-hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture/Animal Production

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Breeder Farm Foreman

Goldi, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Laying Foreman to oversee daily operations on a poultry breeder farm.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the daily operations at a poultry breeder farm to ensure optimal egg production, fertility, and bird health. To lead the team, oversee biosecurity protocols, and maintain environmental and feeding systems. keep our production environment running at peak efficiency.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor daily feed and water intake, body weight uniformity, and flock health.
• Collect, grade, fumigate, and store hatching eggs according to strict hygiene standards.
• Ensure all staff follow sanitation protocols, footbath rules, and shower-in/shower-out procedures.
• Train, roster, and oversee general farm workers.
• Check automated feeding, nipple drinking, ventilation, and lighting systems daily.
• Maintain accurate daily logs on mortality, feed consumption, egg counts, and medicine usage.
• Ensure strict adherence to all farm biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission, and maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Site maintenance according to company standards.
• Avian welfare.
• Ventilation and resource management.
• Vaccination administration.
• Implementation of production performance and 20 Keys standards.
• Work efficiently within a team environment with tact, professionalism and patience.
• Be willing to work weekends, public holidays and after-hours when operational requirements dictate.

Required Qualifications and Knowledge

• Matric;
• National Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture / Animal Production
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a poultry breeder operation.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of poultry biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of housekeeping.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Structured career development within Goldi and the Astral Group.
• Exposure to industry-leading poultry production systems and best practices.

Standerton

Published Date: 11 September 2026

Closing Date: 25 September 2026