Job Description

Management and co-ordination of the operational and strategic activates of the KwaZulu Natal breeding operations by motivating and communication with the various responsible operational managers.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

Management and coordination of the operational and strategic activities of the KZN breeding operations, which includes rearing, laying and hatcheries, by motivating and communicating with the various responsible operational managers;

Maintaining and improving the current biological performance of the region and effectively controlling unit costs;

Ensuring that overall egg and chick quality is maintained and continuously improved upon;

Ensuring that current policies and procedures are maintained and amended as may be required by circumstance

Maintaining amicable and professional relationship with various contract breeders within the region;

Ensure that the region complies with all legislation and risk control policies;

Ensuring that bio-security and general disease management principles are maintained and developed;

Maintaining 20 Keys principles of continuous development within the region.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification;

Experience in a senior managerial / executive position;

Sound knowledge of poultry husbandry with special emphasis on breeders and hatcheries;

Ability to motivate and control a diverse team of employees;

Ability to achieve excellent performance under pressure

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