KZN- Hatching Egg Grower Manager - National Chicks

KZN
304 - Hatching Egg Contract Grower Manager - National Chicks Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Published Date: 25 November 2025

Closing Date: 24 December 2025

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Product Management, Production, and Quality Assurance

Industries:
Farming, Wholesale Raw Farm Products, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry