BROILER FARM MANAGER – NAMIB POULTRY 408 views

DESCRIPTION

Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is a fully integrated broiler production operation established in 2012 and situated 30 km north of Windhoek on the A1 Highway on the farm Klein Okapuka. Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer with the following vacancy available. Interested and suitably qualified candidates as well as candidates from the designated groups are invited to apply.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage the broiler sites effectively and productively.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General management of broiler production units.
• Plan & implement SOPs & bio-security plan.
• Plan, implement & execute ventilation, lighting & heating of the chicken houses.
• Plan & implement feed programs.
• Plan & execute scheduled & general chicken house & site maintenance.
• Procure feed & farming consumables.
• Compile budget & manage expenses.
• Plan & balance broiler production against breed standards.
• Manage chicken house preparation, cleaning, animal welfare & vaccination.
• Perform general HR functions such as recruitment, appointment, discipline, training & performance management.
• Do stock counts & compile reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETANCIES

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with the minimum requirements.
• Six (6) years’ experience in managing broilers farms.
• Six (6) years’ experience in environmentally controlled broiler houses and relevant experience within the industry.
• Tertiary qualification in agriculture will be an added advantage.
• Namibian citizen or eligible for permanent residence.
• Proficient in English, being bilingual will be advantageous.
• Valid Code B driver’s license with own reliable transport.
• Computer Literate.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, overtime and on public holidays.