Hatchery Maintenance Manager - Johannesburg at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Manage and control the maintenance processes involved in the Hatchery on an Operational level
• Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner
• Achieving hatchery targets and objectives
• Maintaining 20 keys
• Managing strict bio security measures
• Preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses
• Ensuring the highest product quality/ hygiene standards is always maintained
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and laws

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A relevant Tertiary Qualification would be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Hatchery or 3 years’ in a similar role
• Technical/ Mechanical Background in a Hatchery Environment is preferable
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge, understanding and application of current labour legislation
• Must be computer literate
• Fluent in English and an additional official language     
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven
• Must be pro-active and able to work accurately and independently
• Must be a team player
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays