Job Vacancies at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Ground Maintenance (cutting grass, weeding, cleaning electric fence)
• Cleaning and packing of store equipment
• Stock control and management
• Building maintenance – Basic building skills
• Basic plumbing skills
• Erecting up and fixing of boundary / perimeter fences
• Installing floor tiles
• Repairing of ceilings, painting and installing of doors.
• Ensure all persons coming into site follow ALL Bio-security procedures
• Adhere to Biosecurity procedures at ALL times
• Adhere to 20 keys standards
• Adhere to Animal Welfare standards when transferring or depleting
• Adhere to OHSA standards
• The maintaining of product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a grade 12 education.
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.
• A team player with the strong people skills.
• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.
• Working hours are irregular and include weekend duties.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• To ensure all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Requirements and applicable facilities requirements are implemented, maintained, monitored and verified in line with statutory requirements as well as Company Policies and Procedures.    
• Enforce full compliance to OHS Act and Company SHE Policies and Procedures
• Audit SHE programs and OHS requirements as per statutory schedules
• Co-ordinate all on-site SHE activities and inspections 
• Perform and complete workplace and job activity risk assessments and safety inspections
• Implement and maintain required OHS Program documentation and records
• Facilitate OHS Induction and Awareness Program including training
• Accept responsibility as Fire Fighter Co-ordinator and direct activities of Fire Fighting Team
• Co-ordinate First Aid, Fire Fighting and Forklift Operator requirements and training
• Implement Workplace Health & Safety Programs and facilitate training of same
• Co-ordinate the roll-out to implementation of key SHE projects and programs
• Pro-actively support SHE Representatives, Line Supervision and Management with the implementation and continued correct use of relevant SHE and OHS documentation
• Periodically revise SHE Checklists as required and assist SHE Representatives with reports in preparation for Monthly SHE Meetings
• Chair and minute Monthly SHE Meeting, and follow-through on required actions
• Integrate Food Safety requirements into the SHE Program to ensure compliance
• Attend to after-hours Incidents & Accidents
• Oversee and assist with activities of on-site Staff Canteen and Laundry
• Initiate, implement and monitor SHE applicable 20 Keys Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Submit weekly / monthly SHE Management Reports  
• Assist Risk Manager where required including relief function for annual leave purposes
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks that may be required by the Company  

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Recognised SHERQ / SHE / OHS qualification with at least 3 years post-qualification relevant work experience  
• Alternatively, Grade 12 with demonstrable in-depth knowledge of all relevant OHS legislation and Best Practices, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar or related role
• Experience within the food manufacturing sector will be an added advantage
• Incident & Accident and/or Root Cause Analysis training certificate
• Food Safety training certificate advantageous
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) 
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (knowledge of other local languages advantageous)
• Well-developed communication (verbal, written, report writing) skills
• Strong administrative, organisational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision as part of a culturally diverse team
• Hardworking, honest, self-motivated and disciplined
• Ability to cope well under pressure
• Familiar with the application of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
• Availability to work extended hours, weekends and Public Holidays when required
• A valid code 8 driver’s license and own reliable transport

Closing Date: 22 April 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for: 

• Perform routine and schedule maintenance of plant and equipment;
• Attend to breakdowns on plant and equipment;
• Be responsible for the shift in the absence of the Supervisor while still reporting to the Shift Foreman;
• Maintenance and operation of the Rendering Plant and Effluent Plant;
• Implementing and maintaining of 20 Keys program.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or relevant qualification;
• Basic Handyman course will be an advantage;
• Rendering Plant experience will be an added advantage;
• Mechanical Fitting experience will be an added advantage:
• Have own, reliable transport;
• Forklift License will be an advantage;
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

Closing Date: 22 April 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Overseeing and supporting the external hatching egg producers nationally
• Ensuring company standards are met at all times through regular presence on contract farmer facilities
• Providing excellent quality technical support to all parent stock contract farmers
• Aligning with the company’s production and bio-security objectives
• Effectively managing and strengthening relationships with contract farmers
• Ensuring dedicated oversight and focused management with regards to quality, compliance, consistency of supply as well as long term sustainability

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Agriculture or relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of poultry breeding farm knowledge / experience.
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.
• A team player with the ability to manage staff.
• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of labour regulations and legislation.
• Ability to work in a high pressurized environment and be deadline driven.
• High integrity and commitment to organizational values.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Results-oriented with a focus on driving measurable outcomes.
• Must have basic knowledge of risk management.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Capturing and processing customer orders received via telephone and email, accurately and efficiently;
• Managing and monitoring cash sales and COD transactions;
• Applying planning and forecasting skills to reschedule orders when required;
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and timeously;
• Ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs;
• Reviewing standing orders and action any outstanding or carry-over orders.                     

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong overall computer literacy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage customer complaints effectively
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Valid driver’s license

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Required Qualifications:

• Must be in possession of an Electrical / Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency for Factories.
• Should have an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.

Required Experience: 

• At least 10 years’ maintenance / engineering experience within a Poultry / FMCG / Food manufacturing environment.
• Must have a clear and proven ability to operate within a pressurized and fast paced production environment.
• Knowledge of the 20 Keys Program will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Safe operation of the processing and utilities plant as per the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Effective management of downtime through focused and results driven management strategies.
• Planning, costing and execution of capital projects.
• Compiling of annual maintenance budget.
• Overall cost control within maintenance environment.
• Managing of a large engineering/maintenance labour compliment.
• Implementation and maintenance of various 20 Keys projects within the engineering/ Maintenance department.
• Enforcing and maintaining continued sustainability projects within the engineering department as per group policy.
• Daily interaction with various departmental and inter-Group role players at senior managerial level.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• On-site breeder houses.
• Risk management, bio-security and the staff compliment.
• Welfare of the birds.
• Attending to registers, graphs, vaccinations and ventilation, among other responsibilities.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Five (5) Years relevant Breeder experience in supervising a large poultry production complex.
• The ability to cope under pressure.
• Clear understanding of 20 keys.
• High standard towards housekeeping and attention to detail.
• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
• The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have excellent people skills.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Managing Quality monitors by adhering to company HR policies.
• Management of Quality Monitoring team job performance aligned to legal, FSSC 22000 and customer Requirements.
• Review and verify completed records contents.
• Plan and execute activities necessary to maintain the efficiency of  the OMS.
• Compliance to sampling plans.
• Conducting subject specific training.
• Calibration of Quality Monitors.
• Competency evaluation of Quality Controllers.
• Continued interaction and communication with all senior management.
• Verify Corrective actions implemented in processing areas.
• 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 post matric qualification.
• Poultry Meat Inspection Qualification.
• 5 years’ experience in a Food 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.

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Qualifications and experience required:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Food Technology
• Sound Knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines  and Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• 5 years manufacturing or FMCG  experience

Computer Literacy using the following packages:

• Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

The ideal candidate would be responsible for the following:​

• Maintain Quality and Food Safety in the facility as per FSSC 22000, YUM, McDonalds and Nandos Criteria
• Manage Quality Controllers
• Contribute to maintaining the processing budget
• Purchase orders for Quality
• Control staff registers and monthly time sheets
• Conduct brief plant inspections and facility inspections
• Review records and corrective actions of previous day
• Update quality report
• Update all trends necessary for Quality purposes
• Ensure sample plan followed
• Conduct checks on maintenance to ensure quality checks are followed
• Conduct checks on pest control service provider
• Conduct mock recalls bi annually.
• Maintain calibration of equipment is conducted before or on due date.
• Plan and manage HACCP team meetings
• Plan and manage HACCP plan reviews
• Submit monthly Quality reports to Group Quality Manager
• Conduct monthly internal HAS audit
• Compile action plans for internal and external audits conducted
• Ensure customer complaints closed off within 48 hour period
• Review documents and records when required
• Assist to facilitate external audits
• Align process checks to process procedures
• Assist with change management with new process, equipment and or products
• Investigate product micro NCR's
• Conduct Trials as a supporting function to new product development

Other requirements

• Must be fluent in English & and any other official South African language (knowledge of other languages would be advantageous)
• Key requirements include being commercially sound, deadline driven and having attention to detail
• The ideal candidate should be hardworking, honest, self-motivated and disciplined and be able to work under extreme pressure;
• It is essential that the candidate have a passion for implementing and maintaining a continuous workplace improvement program (20 Keys).
• The chosen candidate must be proactive, have good management, communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills;
• Code 08 driver’s license and reliable transport is essential.
• Management responsibilities and tasks can be re-assigned to ensure department effectiveness at the discretion of management.
• Due to the nature of the job, the candidate must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Receiving and issuing of stock;
• Stock take;
• Purchasing of spares and stock;
• Adhere to safety regulations;
• Generating of job cards;
• Checking of employee clock cards.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric 
• Be computer literate;
• The ideal candidate should be hardworking, honest, self-motivated & disciplined;
• Must have excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as problem solving and planning skills;
• Must be prepared to work overtime and weekends when necessary;
• Experience in a stores environment will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of the LN system is essential;
• It is essential that the candidate have a passion for implementing 20 Keys.

Closing Date: 15 April 2026