Farm Services Manager - Festive

Trending Talent Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Group, a leading poultry producer in South Africa, seeks a Farm Services Manager for the broiler division. You will plan and control Live Bird operations, lead Farm Services teams, and oversee labour, safety, and asset management.

The successful candidate will have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification, at least five years' management experience in agriculture, and a driver’s license. The role offers a competitive salary and career growth within Astral Group.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in the agricultural sector.
• Logistics background advantageous.
• Technical/Mechanical background advantageous.
• Team leadership in a high-pressure environment; deadline driven.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Management of Farm Services teams and planning and controlling of Live Bird operations.
• Managing all labour related issues such as discipline, recruitment, training, time and attendance.
• Maximise production and ensure that work quality is at required standards.
• Managing projects and planning of work schedules.
• Reporting and budget control.
• Managing Risk Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Bio-Security requirements and Standards as per relevant legislation and Astral SOPs.
• Responsible for company assets.
• Implementation and maintaining the 20 Keys system.
• Procurement of bedding material for poultry farms.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Housekeeping standards

Driver’s license

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Festive, one of South African's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group is seeking a Farm Services Manager for their broiler division. The role will focus on planning and controlling of Live Bird operations.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of Farm Services teams and planning and controlling of Live Bird operations.
• Managing all labour related issues such as discipline, recruitment, training, time and attendance.
• Maximize production and ensure that work quality is at required standards.
• Managing projects and planning of work schedules.
• Reporting and budget control.
• Managing Risk Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Bio-Security requirements and Standards as per relevant legislation and Astral Standard Operating Practices.
• Responsible for company assets.
• Implementation and maintaining the 20 Keys system.
• Procurement of bedding material for poultry farms.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 5 (five) years’ management experience in the agricultural sector and a logistics background will be an added advantage.
• Technical/Mechanical background advantageous.
• Must be a team player with exceptional leadership skills with the ability to work in a high pressurized environment and be deadline driven.
• Ability to manage staff effectively and must be Computer literate.
• The candidate must have high standards towards housekeeping and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• What we offer:
• A competitive, market-related salary package
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.