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Introduction:
The Chicken Farm Manager is responsible for the effective management of day-to-day chicken house operations. The role ensures optimal animal welfare, productivity, hygiene, and staff supervision while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, and biosecurity standards.
The position plays a key role in achieving production targets, reducing losses, and maintaining efficient farm operations.
Job Purpose:
To manage and oversee chicken house operations to ensure healthy livestock, efficient production, effective staff management, and compliance with operational, welfare, and safety standards.
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
Closing Date: 2026-04-19
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