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  • Posted: Jul 11, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • CBH is a dynamic agricultural business that operates across Africa, comprised of operations that stretch across all major concerns within the sector. Our innovation, diversity and commitment to quality are what set us apart. We currently have operations in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland and Nigeria. These operations include f...
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    Laying Farm Manager

    Minimum Requirements

    • Experience as a Laying Manager in a Broiler Breeder environment
    • Exceptional people / team leadership skills 
    • A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare
    • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word) 
    • Knowledge of Poultry Computer Programmes such as Avihance would be beneficial 
    • Proficiency in English is essential in this position

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Production & Operational Management

    • Manage all production activities to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and achieve optimal output efficiencies.
    • Oversee operational planning, including bird placements and depletions, to meet production targets cost-effectively.
    • Ensure the highest standards of fertile egg production to optimize hatchability and production efficiency.
    • Accurately calculate and issue feed and water requirements to meet nutritional needs, and effectively manage feed stock levels.

    Biosecurity & Animal Welfare

    • Enforce and maintain a rigorous biosecurity program, ensuring strict hygiene, vaccination, and disease prevention protocols.
    • Ensure all livestock are treated humanely and in line with company and regulatory standards.

    Performance Monitoring & Reporting

    • Drive improvement in flock performance, focusing on uniformity, point of lay cost (POLC), health, and welfare up to 65 weeks.
    • Conduct post-mortems and report findings to senior operations management and the group veterinarian.
    • Record and monitor weekly husbandry parameters.

    Farm Maintenance & Housekeeping

    • Ensure thorough cleanout and sanitation of poultry houses, maintain short grass, clean drains, remove waste, and keep all buildings well maintained.
    • Ensure that breakdowns are reported and attended to timeously

    People Leadership & Safety

    • Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
    • Engage and motivate your team to deliver safety excellence, identify and mitigate risks, and uphold safety standards.
    • Coach & Train employees on production, animal welfare, food safety, and quality requirements to build a high-performing team

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH) on cbh.erecruit.co to apply

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