Site Foreman - Rearing (Umlaas) KZN317 - National Chicks

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a dedicated individual for managing production standards and staff. The role entails planning, organizing, and leading various aspects while ensuring product quality and hygiene. Candidates must have a minimum of grade 12 and 3 years breeding experience with a proactive approach. The position requires strong administrative and people skills, and may involve irregular hours including weekends. On-farm accommodation is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years breeder experience.
• Passionate, self-motivated, and performance-driven.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and control all assigned production aspects.
• Manage all labour-related issues for staff contribution.
• Maintain product quality and hygiene standards.
• Implement continual improvement principles and manage risks.

Skills

Team player

Strong people skills

Good administrative skills

Proactive work ethic

Education

Grade 12 education

Tertiary education in Agriculture

Job description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• The planning, organising, leading and control of all aspects and duties assigned to you in order to achieve production standards.
• Managing all labour related issues to ensure that all staff members are contributing to the objectives of the company.
• The maintaining of product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Managing all resources to the maximum benefit of the company.
• Implementing and managing the continual improvement 20 Keys principles, risk and safety.
• Must be pro‑active and be able to work accurately and independently.
• Working hours are irregular and include weekend duties.
• You will be required to live in accommodation provided on farm.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a grade 12 education but a tertiary education in Agriculture would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years breeder experience.
• Passionate, self‑motivated and performance driven.
• A team player with the strong people skills and the ability to manage staff.
• Must have good administrative skills and ability to control documents.

Camperdown

Pietermaritzburg

Published Date: 10 December 2025

Closing Date: 09 January 2026