Senior Poultry Farm Manager – Large-Scale Operations (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Housing provided or subsidized

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Farm Manager to lead a large poultry operation near Durban. You will oversee health, nutrition, housing, biosecurity, and the welfare of flocks while managing staff and maintaining high production standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in farm management with 3+ years in poultry, strong leadership, and a proven ability to optimize production and control costs in a dynamic farm environment near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• 5+ years farm management experience with 3+ years in large-scale poultry.
• Knowledge of poultry husbandry, nutrition, health and biosecurity.
• Experience leading teams and supervising farm staff.
• Strong focus on efficiency, cost control and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily poultry farm operations (breeder/broiler/layer as applicable).
• Ensure flock health, welfare, nutrition, housing and veterinary coordination.
• Enforce strict biosecurity to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Oversee feed management and minimize waste.
• Lead and motivate farm staff and supervisors.
• Maintain farm infrastructure and equipment in good condition.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, environment and food safety rules.
• Manage inventory, supplies and procurement.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Poultry husbandry

Biosecurity protocols

Production optimization

Cost control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Farm Manager to lead a large poultry operation near Durban. You will oversee health, nutrition, housing, biosecurity, and the welfare of flocks while managing staff and maintaining high production standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in farm management with 3+ years in poultry, strong leadership, and a proven ability to optimize production and control costs in a dynamic farm environment near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.