Website Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)
CBH is a dynamic agricultural business that operates across Africa, comprised of operations that stretch across all major concerns within the sector. Our innovation, diversity and commitment to quality are what set us apart. We currently have operations in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, M… read moreozambique, Swaziland and Nigeria. These operations include feed mills, breeding and hatching facilities, broiler operations, abattoirs as well as logistics and distribution. CBH aspires to be the number one household name in the protein industry throughout Africa. We are consumer-led in providing quality protein products at affordable prices in a sustainable and responsible way. In order to steer towards healthy expansion, we are committed to a safe work environment, encouraging upliftment, and implementing environmentally responsible practices. By embracing the highest possible health and safety standards, CBH strives to set the benchmark for the industry, recognising our responsibility for the health and safety of all of our employees and community stakeholders. We constantly strive to decrease any health and safety risk and incident, choosing to be proactive rather than reactive. There is a defined hierarchy of control in these matters, upholding our legal obligations while following the codes set out by regulatory bodies. At CBH, we recognise that our activities have an impact on the environment. To counter this, we regularly review our activities, adhering to legislation and constantly looking for ways to improve our environmental profile, maintaining awareness throughout our staff from management to all employees. We are quick to respond to concerns raised, working with the relevant environmental organisations and Government and investing both effort and money protecting our resources.
Job Advert Summary
Supreme Poultry has an opportunity available for a Hatchery Manager to join their Agri team. This position requires an individual with extensive and detailed experience in Hatchery Management. Key deliverables will revolve around actively managing and coordinating personnel, production and equipment. The candidate we are pursuing is someone with:
Demonstrable, advanced knowledge and skills within the Hatchery environment
The ability to extract maximum performance from Hatchery equipment
A history of achieving consistent Hatching results
The ability to build relationships together with a coaching, training, mentoring mindset where appropriate
For the suitable candidate, Supreme offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.
Minimum Requirements
Critical Competencies and Skills Needed:
Knowledge of Hatchery Operations
Attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach
Ability to solve problems and take corrective action
Strong leadership and managerial competencies
Understanding of Poultry Physiology and Embryology
Excellent Communication and People Skills
Hatchery Maintenance
Computer literate:
MS Excel
Knowledge of the following programmes:
Chick Master
Petersime
PasReform
Eggsactly
Experience & Qualifications:
Grade 12
Tertiary Education will be to your advantage
No less than 5 years’ work experience in a Hatchery Management environment/role
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the Hatchery day to day operations, by producing day old chicks at the correct quantity, quality at the lowest cost
Managing and coordinating hatchery activities
Monitoring facility equipment, repairs and maintenance
Ensure that all bio-security standards and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered to
Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
Direct supervision of employees
Health and Safety
Planning of:
Egg plan
Transfer
Set plan
Hatch
Orders and Loading of trucks
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