Job Openings at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• GRVíng all stock and invoicing correctly and according to the SOP’s, while maintaining efficiencies, quality and cost control.
• Act as a conduit for all stock and non-stock items sent back to the supplier, ensuring It is done in-line with Stores KPI’S and Astral procedures.
• Ensure relevant paperwork is sent to creditors and all stock-related queries are sorted timeously to ensure we stay in line with payment schedules.
• Ensure that all stock/non-stock items received is done in-line with Stores KPI’S and Astral procedures.
• Complete weekly and monthly report for GRVs.
• Implementing of 20 Keys/ HACCP / Risk Control and apply general housekeeping rules.
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12
• At least 3 years’ experience in a store’s environment.
• Computer literate.
• Be multilingual and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

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Purpose 

• The purpose of the Department Head (Sterilisation Plant) is to run the production and the maintenance whilst on shift. To ensure that production targets are met and attend to unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdowns. Do routine maintenance on processing equipment, assist with new installation of rendering equipment. 

Required Qualification

• Must be a qualified Artisan

Required Experience

• Proven experience in a Supervisory role
• Previous experience in electrical/repair of poultry processing and rendering plant equipment will be advantageous
• Computer literacy - MS Office

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Routine maintenance on Rendering plant equipment
• Deal with unscheduled processing interruptions due to breakdowns
• Full control of production processes and responsible for maintaining production standards
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department.

Other Requirements:

• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work  shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required
• Must have own reliable transport

Closing Date: 19 September 2026

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Qualifications:

• Millwright Trade Certificate (Section 13 and served apprenticeship)
• Minimum N4 qualification in the relevant field
• Wiremen’s license will be advantageous
• PLC and VSDs certificate and experience will be advantageous

Experience:

• Previous experience in a FMCG environment
• Computer literacy: basic MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook)

Other requirements:​

• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Fluent in English and an additional official language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
• Must be deadline driven
• Must have own reliable transport

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Routine and scheduled maintenance in the plant
• Attend to electrical and mechanical maintenance on machinery in the plant  
• Dismantle, move, assemble, install and align equipment and machinery
• Ensure electrical reticulation is maintained in good working order
• Repair and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Fault finding and repairs in the plant
• Repair basic electrical circuitry and components and testing of units to evaluate electrical and mechanical operation
• New installations, modifications, upgrades and repairs to machinery and systems
• Maintain plant and equipment in a safe and acceptable overall condition
• Implementing of 20 Keys/ HACCP/ Risk Control and apply general housekeeping rules

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of the divisional ruminant technical strategy;
• Cultivation of technical excellence and a culture of distinction across all ruminant business units;
• Standardisation of formulation and technical concepts across different business units;
• Support to key customers and regional technical teams;
• Commercial growth and product innovation;
• Development of technical capabilities and mentorship to the ruminant team;
• Compliance to technical governance guidelines and quality standards;
• The development of advanced ruminant nutrition expertise and transfer of skills to the ruminant team;
• Strategic and commercial thinking;
• Leadership and stakeholder management;
• Focused application of strong analytical and communication skills in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders;
• An innovative approach to a customer-focused and results-driven mindset.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• PhD Agric: Animal Nutrition (preferred) or MSc Agriculture: Animal Science/Nutrition;
• SACNASP registration as a Professional Animal Scientist;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in ruminant nutrition, technical advisory and people management;
• Strong understanding of the South African feed and animal production industry;

Extensive experience in:

• TMR and pasture dairy systems
• Intensive and extensive beef and sheep production systems
• Senior leadership experience within feed manufacturing/agri-business;
• Strong commercial, customer engagement and team leadership capability.

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The company currently has vacancies for Apprenticeships at our operations in Festive for the following:

• Millwrights
• Electricians
• Fitters

The ideal candidates must be young, energetic, qualified N3 students with a passion to become an artisan.

The key performance areas of this Apprenticeship position are:

• Participate in the formal training plan for the apprenticeship;
• Perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in the training plan;
• As instructed, undertake and attend any training or assessment related to the training plan;
• Keep the training record (logbook) in possession, and produce it to the employer and/or training organisation, when requested;
• Acknowledge that all workplace instructions and other material that comes into the apprentice's possession, as a result of the training, remains the property of the employer;
• Maintain, repair & optimise plant & associated devices under guidance of qualified Artisans / Technicians;
• Obey all workplace health and safety (including dress and equipment) and code of conduct workplace rules;
• The successful candidate will be required to enter a formal learnership agreement with the company and the AgriSETA.

       The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Obtained Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science, or Technical Matric;
• National Technical Certificate – N3 or higher in the Millwright engineering discipline.
• He/ she must be ambitious and dedicated, making full use of the opportunities the industry has to offer.
• Must be a team player.
• High energy level and action orientated.
• Mental alertness, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Conceptual skills.
• Must be in possession of a tool box including tools.

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

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  The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Continuous optimization and analyses of the Processing plant preventative maintenance
• Assisting with preventative scheduling, task lists, reports and analyses to optimize plant
• Optimizing stock control of all engineering parts.
• Contract management, planning, control and implementation of capital projects.
• Assisting in compiling of annual maintenance budget and control.
• Implementation & maintenance of sustainable projects on site that will improve plant running costs per unit.
• Daily interaction with various departmental & inter-group role players at management level.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a technical tertiary qualification preferably in the electrical field with a “Certificate of Competency for Factories” or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Must be able to work overtime & on weekends when necessary.
• Experience in a Poultry Plant or FMCG plant will be to your advantage.
• Knowledge of the 20 Keys Program will be an added advantage.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Closing Date: 14 September 2026

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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.
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for incubators, hatchers, water treatment and control systems.
• Purchasing requisition, spares control, and planning of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and records.
• 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 Minimum N4, but N6 will be advantageous.
• Be in possession of a trade certificate as an Electrician or Millwright.
• 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.
• 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.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa. 
• Learning and development opportunities.

Closing Date: 08 September 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of the site’s electrical reticulation and automation of the plant.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to the electrical standard.
• Maintaining electrical equipment and mentoring Artisans and Foremen.
• Identify training requirements and provide technical training for operations, engineering, and maintenance staff in the use of new and existing automation systems.
• Provide technical support for new and existing automation systems associated with the site projects.
• Understand site requirements for HMI/ communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Compliance with all management and safety programs within the company (i.e. 20 Keys, Planned maintenance, OHSACT, Meat Safety).
• Strive to achieve Engineering downtime of 3%.
• Perform standby duties.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• BSc Electrical Engineering degree or a BTech or Diploma.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist Engineer (or working towards registration).
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in an FMCG environment Post qualification.
• Be familiar with intelligent motor starters.
• Computer literate.
• Supervisory management training is advantageous.
• Experience in the Food industry will be advantageous.
• Must have own transport.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.
• Learning and development opportunities

Closing Date: 14 September 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Full responsibility for all labour related-issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times.
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the  Company’s disciplinary code.
• Full control of production processes and responsibility for maintaining production standards in terms of quality, process flows, volumes and food hygiene.
• Continued interaction and communication with all senior management.
• Maintaining and implementing 20 keys principles including Health & Safety of the department.
• Adhering to Astral’s ethics policy.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A Matric Certificate / Equivalent.
• Relevant diploma.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a production environment.
•  Must be prepared to work shifts.
• Good supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• Manage staff professionally and lead by example.

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric or relevant qualification.
• Strong administrative experience/qualification will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least 3-5 years administrative experience, preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of an LN system.

COMPUTER LITERACY USING THE FOLLOWING PACKAGES

• Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of Excel Intermediate/advanced level.
• LN System.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and the swift resolving queries.
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys continuous workplace improvement programme.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines, possess a high work ethic and attention to detail with the required accuracy.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Making and taking telephone calls obo the Processing Manager (POM).
• Responsible for internal and external hand mail.
• Scheduling appointments obo Processing Manager when requested.
• Ordering of stationery, printed books, equipment & PPE (delivery note, stores requisition, request for credit etc.) on the LN system, for Epping and maintaining it.
• Reporting any faults/repairs of telephone & equipment by logging a call to IT.
• General typing of memo’s letter obo the Processing Manager (e.g. Extra shifts & overtime).
• Responsible for distributing all internal adverts and ensuring they are placed on the notice boards.
• Received ordered stock and invoice from the suppliers and send to the Buyer.
• Attend to wages queries & time and attendance validation.
• Draft ATR’s for vacant positions.
• Preparation of payslips, incl. AdcorpBlu
• Update production organogram.

Daily Task

• Issuing stationary to the staff on a daily basis.
• Raising daily PR’s received from Management on the LN system.
• Preparation of daily requisitions, compiling, processing and all documentation for production.
• Loading staff’s Leave application onto ZETA and sending the approval email to wages to attach to the respective employee’s time sheets.
• Job Cards are captured onto the Excel spreadsheet and filed accordingly (where applicable).
• 20 Keys capturing and reporting on a daily basis.
• Assisting with general administration in processing.

Monthly Task

• Raising of all monthly PR’s onto the LN system i.e. contractors, AdcorpBlu, RAF forklift, Ecowise etc. for Epping in the first week of the new month.
• Reliever for the Production Coordinator.

Other features of the job

• Due to the nature of the job, extra hours will be required from time to time, which may necessitate working into the evening, public holidays or on weekends. The incumbent may also be required to travel from time to time. Perform other reasonable duties outside the scope of this job description as might be requested by senior management.

Closing Date: 04 September 2026