Zeerust: Chicken Farm Manager

REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential): National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) Minimum applicable experience (years): 3-5 years experience in poultry farming (poultry or dairy preferred) Required nature of experience: Hands-on management of poultry or livestock operations Monitoring animal health, growth, and welfare Managing staff in a farm or agricultural environment Implementing biosecurity, hygiene, and safety procedures Skills and Knowledge (essential): Knowledge of poultry health, welfare, and biosecurity practices Understanding of feeding, ventilation. Temperature, and hygiene controls Basic health and safety knowledge Record-keeping and basic administrative skills Other: Physically fit and comfortable working in a farm environment Ability to work long or irregular hours when required Strong communication skills Reliable, accountable, and able to work independently KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES Animal Health and Welfare Ensure chicken health and welfare standards are consistently met Monitor mortality, illness, and abnormal behaviour and act promptly Ensure correct administration and recording of medication Maintain mortality rates within agreed farm targets Production & Productivity Achieve production and growth targets per cycle Maintain feed conversion ratios within target range Ensure effective preparation for placement and harvesting cycles Implement corrective actions to reduce losses and improve output Hygiene, Biosecurity & Safety Ensure strict adherence to hygiene and biosecurity protocols Maintain clean and sanitary chicken house environments Ensure pest control measures are implemented and effective Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Staff Management & Supervision Supervise, train, and manage chicken house staff Ensure staff understand and follow operational procedures Monitor attendance, performance, and discipline Promote safe and productive working practices Administrative & Record Keeping Maintain accurate records of mortality, feed usage, medication, and production data Submit reports to management accurately and on time Monitor stock levels and place orders when required Ensure farm data supports informed decision-making Remuneration Offered Market related Area Zeerust OR Koster