Poultry Techician M000452 - Re-Advertisement at North West University

Job description

• Assist academic staff in all training events, demonstrations, supervision, and evaluation of Poultry Production students during practical sessions.
• Take the lead in the monitoring and evaluation of students on Work Integrated Learning activities.
• Animal monitoring, purchasing and sales, monitoring inventory and consumables to ensure that poultry production unit is well stocked and resourced. 
• Assist academic staff members and postgraduate students in their poultry related research activities.
• Preparation and submission of reports, monitoring, documentation, and administrative issues.
• Ensure safety of students in accordance with health, safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Monitoring of all stock and equipment and timeous stock replacement and equipment maintenance and repair.

Minimum requirements

• MSc in Animal Science/Animal Production is essential
• Accreditations: SACNASP is desirable 
• Membership with SASAS
• One year experience as poultry manager/supervisor  

Functional/Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills):

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Participate in community outreach activities related to poultry production.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Animal sales / auctions / product marketing
• Statistical analysis and strong writing skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good writing and presentation skill
• Able to work in a team
• Adaptability/Decisiveness
• Initiative/Perseverance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Organization Skills
• Stress management
• Valuing Service and Diversity

Closing Date: 8th, July 2022