KZN304 - Hatching Egg Contract Grower Manager

Description:

Overseeing and supporting all external hatching egg producers nationally, ensuring they meet company standards and objectives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:



• Overseeing and supporting the external hatching egg producers nationally

• Ensuring company standards are met at all times through regular presence on contract farmer facilities

• Providing excellent quality technical support to all parent stock contract farmers

• Aligning with the company’s production and bio-security objectives

• Effectively managing and strengthening relationships with contract farmers

• Ensuring dedicated oversight and focused management with regards to quality, compliance, consistency of supply as well as long term sustainability



The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:



• Degree in Agriculture or relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of poultry breeding farm knowledge / experience.

• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.

• A team player with the ability to manage staff.

• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.

• High level of computer literacy.

• Knowledge, understanding and application of labour regulations and legislation.

• Ability to work in a high pressurized environment and be deadline driven.

• High integrity and commitment to organizational values.

• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.

• Results-oriented with a focus on driving measurable outcomes.

• Must have basic knowledge of risk management.



Candidate must be prepared to work irregular hours including night shift, overtime and on Public Holidays if and when required.