Technical Services Manager at AVI Limited

Unlock Your Potential! 

• We’re looking for a passionate TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER to join our I&J Aquaculture unit in Gansbaai.. In this role, you will plan, manage and control all aspects of the Research and Development; Biosecurity, Hygiene, Compliance and Micro feed portfolios for I&J Aquaculture and direct the activities within the departments. 

Key Areas of Impact:
Research and Development

• Manage all research projects aimed at improving efficiencies in the production areas namely:
• Hatchery: Settlement, survival, broodstock conditioning, broodstock genetics and feeds.
• Grow on: Feed, Parasites control and water quality.
• Processing: Yield improvement and grading.
• Assist managers with implementation of successful research improvements.
• To co-ordinate and assist with all research projects aimed at improving efficiencies at Walker Bay Canners.
• Development and testing of formulations that will ultimately become products.

Biosecurity

• Ensure measures are in place to protect against the entry and spread of diseases in abalone.
• Implement and run clinic trials on hygiene related scenarios and studies.
• Protect livestock against transmission of disease.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) for all employees to adhere to, related to hygiene and biosecurity.
• Develop, implement and maintain the ongoing effectiveness of the internal health surveillance programme, biosecurity program and manual.
• Undertaking measures, including adherence to relevant legislation, to minimise biosecurity risks resulting from business activities.
• Proactively engage with government on biosecurity issues.
• Manage investigations into biosecurity breach incidents.
• Manage and enforce mitigation strategies during biosecurity breach events such as Red Tide.
• Manage all external audits and training related to Biosecurity.
• Controlling and auditing of all documentation like procedures and checklists relating to Biosecurity.

Compliance

• Manage, enforce and track governmental permit conditions.
• Manage all internal and external sampling related to governmental permit conditions.
• Manage submission of required reports.
• Manage information preparation for all external audits including, but not limited to, ASC and Stock Inspections.

Micro Feed

• Manage the maintenance diatom and Ulvella mother cultures.
• Manage and enforce diatom and Ulvella seeding schedules.
• Manage and enforce HMP for Ulvella and Diatom culture areas.
• Ensuring high quality and sufficient quantity Ulvella racks and diatom bags are available for operational needs. 

Implementation and management of Technical Services budgets

• Strategic budget planning.
• Budget implementation and assessments.
• Capital expenditure budgeting and motivations.

People Management

• Ensure and oversee efficient and effective people management.
• Manage staff performance by setting appropriate Key Performance Deliverables (KPD’s) and targets.
• Continually strive to up-skill and motivate staff through effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, performance improvement and the creation and implementation of individual development plans.
• Monitor the implementation of training needs.
• Ensuring all employees comply with company policies and procedures.
• Time management of staff.
• Discipline in case of unfavourable behaviour.

What It Takes to Succeed:                                             

• 5-10 years relevant experience is preferable
• Exposure to aquaculture, fishing or forestry industries would be an advantage

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A Biological Science degree (Honours) or equivalent is required

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of the entire product chain
• Knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of HACCP or Aquaculture standards

Closing Date 14 August 2026