Incubation Foreman - Wartburg H2 - KZN296 - National Chicks

Trending Talent Solutions; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hatchery management firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a passionate Hatchery Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and leading the hatchery operations, ensuring production standards and maintaining quality and hygiene. Requirements include a Grade 12 education and at least 3 years of hatchery experience. This role requires strong leadership skills, proactivity, and the ability to manage staff effectively. Candidates should be willing to live on-site and work irregular hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a grade 12 education.
• At least 3 years hatchery experience is required.
• Must be passionate, self-motivated, and performance-driven.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, lead and control aspects to achieve production standards.
• Manage all labour related issues to ensure staff contributions.
• Maintain product quality, hygiene, and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Team management

Proactivity

Performance-driven

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 achieve production standards.
• Managing all labour related issues to ensure that all staff members are contributing to the objectives of the company.
• Maintaining 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.
• Will be required to live on site.

Pietermaritzburg

Published Date: 10 December 2025

Closing Date: 09 January 2026