Breeder Farm Foreman at Astral Foods Ltd

Role Responsibilities

• The role will report to the Laying Manager.
• Monitor daily feed and water intake, body weight uniformity, and flock health.
• Collect, grade, fumigate, and store hatching eggs according to strict hygiene standards.
• Ensure all staff follow sanitation protocols, footbath rules, and shower-in/shower-out procedures.
• Train, roster, and oversee general farm workers.
• Check automated feeding, nipple drinking, ventilation, and lighting systems daily.
• Maintain accurate daily logs on mortality, feed consumption, egg counts, and medicine usage.
• Ensure strict adherence to all farm biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission, and maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Site maintenance according to company standards.
• Avian welfare.
• Ventilation and resource management.
• Vaccination administration.
• Implementation of production performance and 20 Keys standards.
• Work efficiently within a team environment with tact, professionalism and patience.
• Be willing to work weekends, public holidays and after-hours when operational requirements dictate.

 
Required Qualifications and Knowledge

• Matric;
• National Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture / Animal Production
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a poultry breeder operation.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of poultry biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of housekeeping.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
• What We Offer
• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Structured career development within Goldi and the Astral Group.
• Exposure to industry-leading poultry production systems and best practices.