Senior Poultry Farm Operations Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager for its poultry production facility in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership to direct daily operations, ensure animal welfare, and drive production efficiency in a demanding agricultural setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in large-scale poultry farming, strong knowledge of flock health, nutrition, and biosecurity, and a proven ability to lead a team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business Management, or related field preferred; extensive practical experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in managing large-scale poultry operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in poultry health, nutrition, and biosecurity protocols.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Familiarity with South African agricultural regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in farm management software and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily poultry farm operations (feeding, watering, climate control, waste).
• Oversee flock health programs, biosecurity measures, and vet collaborations.
• Manage feed inventory and implement cost-effective feeding strategies.
• Supervise and train farm staff; ensure safety and procedures.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Oversee farm equipment maintenance and operations.
• Contribute to budgeting and resource planning.
• Maintain records of flock performance, mortality, and treatments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Biosecurity protocols

Operational planning

Data analysis

Farm software

Education

Animal Science degree

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager for its poultry production facility in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role requires hands-on leadership to direct daily operations, ensure animal welfare, and drive production efficiency in a demanding agricultural setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in large-scale poultry farming, strong knowledge of flock health, nutrition, and biosecurity, and a proven ability to lead a team.