Farms Maintenance Manager - Goldi

Trending Talent Solutions; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunity within Astral Group across

Career growth and development

Job summary

Goldi, part of the Astral Group and a leading South African poultry producer, is seeking a Farms Maintenance Manager for Standerton. You will lead daily maintenance operations, drive regulatory compliance, and push continuous improvement aligned with Astral standards.

Key duties include budgeting, team leadership, contractor management, and quality assurance during field maintenance. Standby and code 08 license are required, with strong admin and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum N3 qualification.
• Trade certificate as Electrician or Millwright.
• At least 3–5 years as Artisan Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and execution of planned maintenance systems.
• Project management of new installations, equipment and upgrades.
• Managing of vehicle fleet in the department.
• Stock and cost management of maintenance store.
• Risk management; OSHACT management of department.
• Compilation and management of yearly budgets for the department.
• Manage, train and motivate personnel; contractors.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Administrative skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

N3 qualification

Trade certificate (Electrician or Millwright)

Job description

Role Overview

Goldi, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is seeking a highly skilled Farms Maintenance Manager, to lead the day-to-day operations of the Standerton Maintenance Department, while leading the team to achieve operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in line with Astral standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and execution of planned maintenance systems;
• Project management of all new installations, equipment and upgrading’s;
• Managing of vehicle fleet in the department;
• Stock and cost management of maintenance store;
• Risk management;
• OSHACT management of department;
• Compilation and management of yearly budgets for the department;
• Manage, train and motivation of personnel;
• Manage contractors;
• Daily farm visits to inspect buildings and to assure quality of maintenance standards.

Required Qualification and Knowledge:

• Minimum N3 qualification;
• Be in possession of a trade certificate as an Electrician or Millwright;
• Have at least 3 to 5 years relevant experience as an Artisan Foreman;
• Must be prepared to work standby;
• Must be computer literate;
• It is essential that the candidate have good administrative and communication skills;
• A valid code 08 drivers license is essential;
• Exceptional managerial competencies and excellent people skills;
• It is essential that the candidate have a passion for implementing the 20 Keys workplace improvement programme.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package
• Opportunity to work within the 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
• Learning and development opportunities

South Africa

Standerton

Published Date: 21 October 2026

Closing Date: 04 November 2026