Senior Hatchery Contract Grower Manager

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural company based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced candidate to oversee and support poultry breeding operations. The ideal individual will have 8 to 10 years of poultry breeding farm experience along with a degree in Agriculture. Responsibilities include managing relationships with contract farmers, ensuring compliance with company standards, and providing high-quality technical support. The role may require working irregular hours, including night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of poultry breeding farm experience.
• Ability to manage staff and work independently.
• Strong understanding of labour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support external hatching egg producers nationally.
• Ensure company standards are consistently met.
• Manage relationships with contract farmers.

Skills

Poultry breeding farm knowledge

Team management

Proactive work approach

High computer literacy

Compliance knowledge

Risk management knowledge

Education

Degree in Agriculture or relevant qualification

Job description

A leading agricultural company based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced candidate to oversee and support poultry breeding operations. The ideal individual will have 8 to 10 years of poultry breeding farm experience along with a degree in Agriculture. Responsibilities include managing relationships with contract farmers, ensuring compliance with company standards, and providing high-quality technical support. The role may require working irregular hours, including night shifts and weekends.