Incubation Foreman - Wartburg H2 - KZN296

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

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Planning, organising, leading and control of all aspects and duties assigned to you in order to achieve production standards.
• Managing all labour related issues to ensure that all staff members are contributing to the objectives of the company.
• Maintenance of product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Assisting management to implement and maintain the 20 Keys programme in the Hatchery.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Minimum of a grade 12 education.
• Minimum of 3 years hatchery experience.
• Passionate, self‑motivated and performance driven.
• A team player with the ability to manage staff.
• Must be pro‑active and be able to work accurately and independently.
• Working hours are irregular and include weekend duties and night shift.
• Must live on site.