Junior Technical Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• We are looking for a Junior Technical Manager to join an established animal feed manufacturing environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for quality control, feed safety, technical support, legal compliance and customer care within the feed milling operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage on-site raw material quality control, including sampling and testing.
• Conduct standard analyses on incoming raw materials.
• Oversee final feed quality control, including representative sampling and testing.
• Conduct analyses on in-process raw materials and final feed.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 standards.
• Support feed safety and quality compliance at mill level.
• Drive compliance with relevant Act 36 and Act 101 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary export requirements.
• Manage and motivate the Quality Team while ensuring adherence to safety requirements.
• Maintain complete traceability of processes and quality procedures.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers.
• Evaluate product performance and assist with resolving customer complaints.
• Support biosecurity compliance and Salmonella monitoring.
• Investigate quality and feed safety risks and report on monthly results.
• Participate in study groups, training and development initiatives.
• Assist with research and product development activities.

Requirements

• BSc (Agric) Animal Science or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Compliance with Act 27 of 2003 (Natural Scientific Professions Act).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in animal nutrition.
• Experience in animal feed, feed milling or a related agricultural environment will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Good leadership and decision-making skills.
• Computer literate.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer-focused approach.