Hatchery Incubation Lead — On-Site, Night Shifts

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

Job summary

A prominent food production company in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Hatchery Manager to oversee all aspects of production. Applicants should have a minimum of grade 12 education and at least 3 years of hatchery experience. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with quality and hygiene standards, and maintaining production efficiency. The role demands self-motivation, team collaboration, and the capacity to work irregular hours including weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hatchery experience.
• Passionate, self‑motivated and performance-driven.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control all hatchery production processes.
• Manage all labour-related issues to meet company objectives.
• Maintain product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Team management

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

A prominent food production company in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Hatchery Manager to oversee all aspects of production. Applicants should have a minimum of grade 12 education and at least 3 years of hatchery experience. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with quality and hygiene standards, and maintaining production efficiency. The role demands self-motivation, team collaboration, and the capacity to work irregular hours including weekends and night shifts.