Senior Livestock Nutritionist & Feed Lab Lead

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Mpumalanga, Standerton is seeking a Nutritionist to manage the nutrition/technical department and oversee feed formulations. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Agriculture with 3-5 years' experience in the milling environment and be fluent in both English and Afrikaans. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a valid driver's license are required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to livestock nutrition and product quality in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a milling environment.
• Understanding of animal feed formulation.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Formulate feeds to meet nutritional specifications.
• Manage the nutrition/technical department and laboratory activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and QA systems.

Skills

Animal feed formulation

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and numerical skills

Computer literacy, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Education

BSc Agriculture in Poultry Nutrition

Job description

A leading agricultural company in Mpumalanga, Standerton is seeking a Nutritionist to manage the nutrition/technical department and oversee feed formulations. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Agriculture with 3-5 years' experience in the milling environment and be fluent in both English and Afrikaans. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a valid driver's license are required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to livestock nutrition and product quality in a reputable organization.