HATCHERY MANAGER – FM2619

Farm Manager SA; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Kroonstad, Free State, is seeking an experienced Hatchery Manager to lead hatchery performance, uphold biosecurity and animal welfare, and deliver strong operational results.

The role requires a diploma/degree in poultry production, at least five years in hatchery management, knowledge of multi-stage incubation, and proven leadership and communication skills; relocation to Kroonstad is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree specialising in poultry production required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hatchery management, essential.
• Knowledge of multi-stage incubation.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead hatchery operations and drive performance and efficiency.
• Uphold the highest biosecurity and animal welfare standards.
• Deliver consistent operational results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Hatchery management

Leadership

Biosecurity

Animal welfare

Communication skills

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree in poultry production

Job description

Kroonstad area, Free State Province – South Africa: Are you a passionate and experienced Hatchery Manager looking for your next career opportunity? Join this progressive poultry operation, where you'll play a key leadership role in driving hatchery performance, maintaining the highest standards of biosecurity and animal welfare, and delivering exceptional operational results. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, we invite you to apply.

The successful candidate would have to live or relocate to Kroonstad.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree specialising in poultry & poultry production, advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 previous years’ experience in the hatchery management field, essential.
• Knowledge of multi-stage incubation.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Being maintenance orientated essential.
• Valid driver’s license.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.