Divisional Technical Manager: Ruminants at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of the divisional ruminant technical strategy;
• Cultivation of technical excellence and a culture of distinction across all ruminant business units;
• Standardisation of formulation and technical concepts across different business units;
• Support to key customers and regional technical teams;
• Commercial growth and product innovation;
• Development of technical capabilities and mentorship to the ruminant team;
• Compliance to technical governance guidelines and quality standards;
• The development of advanced ruminant nutrition expertise and transfer of skills to the ruminant team;
• Strategic and commercial thinking;
• Leadership and stakeholder management;
• Focused application of strong analytical and communication skills in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders;
• An innovative approach to a customer-focused and results-driven mindset.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• PhD Agric: Animal Nutrition (preferred) or MSc Agriculture: Animal Science/Nutrition;
• SACNASP registration as a Professional Animal Scientist;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in ruminant nutrition, technical advisory and people management;
• Strong understanding of the South African feed and animal production industry;

Extensive experience in:

• TMR and pasture dairy systems
• Intensive and extensive beef and sheep production systems
• Senior leadership experience within feed manufacturing/agri-business;
• Strong commercial, customer engagement and team leadership capability.