Jobs Available at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Development in all aspects of management of a Rearing and Laying Farms.
• Achieving Breeder Farm standards.
• Relief Breeder Farm Managers.
• Managing staff on the farm.
• Audit and control of farm biosecurity.
• Daily training of employees.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• B.Sc. Agric Degree or Diploma in Agriculture.
• He / She must be self-motivated and have excellent people skills.
• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• The candidate must have high standards towards housekeeping and attention to detail.
• It is essential that the candidate have a passion for implementing 20 keys.
• Must be able to work weekends and public holiday

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

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The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Sales experience in the FMCG industry
• Experience in the Poultry environment will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint) at an advanced level
• Good command of the English language with an additional official language is preferable
• Able to multitask with attention to detail and able to work in a highly pressurized and deadline-driven environment
• Punctual and able to work overtime, weekends and public holidays if required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team work, honesty and integrity is critical is this role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Retail and Wholesale customers
• Responding to sales queries timeously and in a professional manner
• Accurately and efficiently capturing of sales orders to ensure the correct product mix is sent to stores
• Ensuring efficient after-sales-service
• Driving daily targets as set by the business to ensure targets are met and exceeded
• Sales administration duties as required

Closing Date: 24 February 2026

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Qualifications & Experiences

• Grade 12 or relevant qualification;
• Sales experience in a FMCG or Poultry environment advantageous

Computer Literacy using the following packages

• MS Word
• MS Excel

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Daily execution of orders for Western Cape and National customers
• Daily execution and distribution of daily stock sheets
• Daily communication of orders to Sales Managers and Sales Representatives
• Daily interaction with Sales Managers, Production Planner, Logistics Co-ordinator and Sales Team
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all key customers
• Customer management and relationship development
• Managing and booking vehicles in advance to ensure timeous delivery to customers
• Managing retrieval of pallets from customers
• Administration of export orders
• Maintaining and implementing 20 Keys program

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Ability to work in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Multitasking and High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressured environment
• Punctuality and the ability to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• The ideal candidate must be focused, detail orientated and deadline driven
• Honesty and integrity a high requirement
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated and with the ability to meet strict deadlines

Closing Date: 24 February 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for;

• Ensuring the highest product (Day old boiler chicks & Fertile hatching eggs) quality are always maintained
• Keeping accurate records and updating quality reports and NCR’S 
• Updating and training current standard operating procedures 
• Conducting Hatchery audits internally – Hygiene , Biosecurity, Hatchability, Animal welfare and Health and safety
• Assisting the Assistant Hatchery Manager to ensure all KPI’S are on standard 
• Implementing the 20 keys program at an excellence level 

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Hatchery quality control experience would be an advantage
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven
• A team player with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to manage a diverse workforce
• High level of computer literacy 
• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently
• Working hours are irregular and may include weekend duties and night shift
• Required to stay on site 

Closing Date: 08 March 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Safe and proper operating of spiral and tunnel freezers;
• Assist artisans and controllers with basic freezer maintenance;
• Perform start up checks to ensure freezers are operational;
• Defrosting and de- icing of freezers;
• Completion of check sheets;
• Reporting of all freezer maintenance issues;
• General housekeeping of freezer and surrounding areas.          

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric preferable;
• Relevant technical working experience with freezers;
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined;
• Have sober habits;
• Must adhere to all relevant regulations as applicable to the industry;
• Experience in the Food Processing Industry would be an added advantage;
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Closing Date: 23 February 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of Individual broiler farms.
• Achieving broiler farm standards.
• Relieving the Broiler Farm Manager .
• Managing staff, Production, Maintenance and Health & Safety.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Agriculture will be an advantage.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and have excellent people skills.
• Computer knowledge and will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must have high standards towards housekeeping and attention to detail.
• It is essential that the Candidate have a passion for implementing 20 keys.
• Ability to work weekends and public holiday is a must.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Managing staff, Production, Maintenance and Health & Safety of four (4) sites and two (2) houses.
• Controlling own budget.
• Maintaining the Company’s assets and constantly striving to improve results.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Relevant Degree / Diploma in Agriculture will be an advantage.
• 5 years relevant Breeding and Laying experience or experience in managing a large Poultry Production complex.
• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
• The ideal Candidate must have high standards towards housekeeping and attention to detail.
• It is essential that the Candidate should have the passion for implementing and maintaining 20 Keys.
• The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have excellent people skills.

Closing Date: 23 February 2026

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Printing of Age Analysis – Daily, ensuring customer does not exceed the credit limit
• Requesting remittances and reconciliation of accounts
• Collection of payments on the due date as per trading terms
• Requesting claims from customers
• Investigation of claims deducted off customers payment
• Preparation of credit and debit notes with the relevant back up documentation
• Follow up on correspondence with relevant customers with regards to overdue and unpaid invoices and rejected claims
• Contacting customers for payment when credit limit is reached
• Releasing blocked orders as per credit policy
• Collection of payment for all payment terms as per the credit policy
• Printing and forwarding of customer statements
• Opening of new accounts with all the requirements as per credit policy
• Annual customer account review
• Filling
• Back up for other credit controllers in the department
• Weekly cash flow projection
• Relieving at switchboard when required

Daily tasks

• Analyzing the bank statements daily and assigning the payments received to the customer’s account
• Cash before order customer’s allocation to be done daily
• Print age analysis daily to review if a customer is within the credit limit
• Emailing invoices to customers as requested
• Investigation of queries on the customer’s account, obtaining all the necessary documentation  for debit/credit notes
• Preparing the credit/debit, scanning and giving the claim to the admin clerk to capture on the LN System
• Emailing rejected claims to customer so that payment can be arranged for a pay back
• Rejected and unresolved queries to be followed up telephonically with customer
• Contacting the customer to make payment if credit limit if reached and there is orders in the system
• Filling to be done on a daily basis
• Follow up with credit/debit note approvals

Weekly tasks

• Cash Flow projection for the week’s payments to be sent to the senior credit controller every Monday morning before 10h00.
• Emailing statements for 7-day customers
• Recon and allocation of payments for weekly customers (same day or next day latest for allocation of payments)
• Recon and invoices to be forwarded to customers as per customers’ requirements
• Confirm mid-month payments
• Age Analysis meeting with senior credit controller with feedback on all over due amounts on age analysis
• Check and sign invoices for manual deliveries (farm and rendering customers)

2nd week tasks

• Confirm that 14 days customers payments have been received
• Follow up on payments not received
• Recon and allocate mid-month payments by the 18th of every month
• Attend to new queries for mid-month customers
• Confirm month end payments
• Forward mid-month customer statements as per customers’ requirements

Monthly tasks:

• Updating the cash flow for month end payments as remittances are received
• Prepare, validate and submit rebate claims timeously for month end customers
• Recon and allocate month end payments by the 2nd of the month
• Overdue report for 100K and payments not received for month end to be submitted to Senior Credit Controller by 09h00 on the 2nd of every month
• Printing and forwarding of customer statements as per customers’ requirements
• Forwarding of POD’S not paid (due to cut off or GIT’S) to ensure full payment is received
• Reasons to be recorded on age analysis for overdue amounts in 30 days and older on age analysis with an action plan for outstanding queries on accounts

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed Grade 12
• A certificate in Credit Control / Management 
• At least 5 years credit control experience within the FMCG industry, including dealing with group accounts (Shoprite / Checkers, Pick 'n Pay, Spar and Massmart).
• A basic understanding of the National Credit Act regulations.

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Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• A Chep pallet control certificate is advantageous

Experience

• Experience in logistics, warehouse, cold storage, stock control and administration experience.
• Experience working on My Chep pallet control system (Portfolio+)
• Forklift Driving experience advantageous

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• To maintain and control the flow/ movement of all pallets both internally and externally, keep record and capture all movements in the relevant control documentation or system including the reconciliation of Chep account.
• Responsible and accountable for pallet control.
• Responsible for the daily capturing and reconciliation of pallet movements in the relevant files/ system.
• Responsible for the daily ordering, checking and return of any Chep pallets as per requirements.
• Responsible for the housekeeping of all pallet areas.
• Ensure that accurate Customer Record Cards (CRC’s) are kept as hard copies and such documentation is available.
• Daily recording and upkeep of the Master Control Card (MCC).
• Responsible for control and management of (CRC) -No pallet exchanges. Accurate control and all hard copies kept and such documentation available.
• Reconcile Chep monthly account to Master Control card (MCC) and Customer Record Cards (CRC). Resolve all outstanding queries to prevent excessive costs on Chep account. Report any discrepancies to Manager.
• Ensure all internal and other pallet control procedures and requirements are adhered to by staff at all times.
• Organise and co-ordinate weekly/ monthly pallets counts and reconcile against invoice and account to eliminate pallet losses.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant internal stakeholders, trading partners and exchange clients.
• Promote an organisational culture which recognises the value of pallets and equipment control.
• Co-ordinate, account for and control equipment movements across entry and exit points.
• Set up, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage daily compliance checking and action any correction/reversal activity.
• Investigate and manage any variance. Escalate issues to manager in a timely manner for resolution.
• Ensure pallet transfers, exchanges, hire costs and recoveries are managed, recorded and processed in accordance with all pallet control procedures, supplier and customer agreements and conditions.
• Ensure invoicing, paperwork and systems compliance is accurate, auditable and filed according to business standards.
• Train and support staff on the importance of equipment control and on key processes and procedures.
• Partake in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures. (Inventory and Pallets). All discrepancies to be reported to manager.
• Ensuring the accurate filing and archiving of all documentation and books.
• Reporting and elevating of any issues to Admin Controller / Superintendent/ Manager.
• Adherence and practice to all company risk management, food safety requirements and housekeeping protocols and practices.
• Ensure housekeeping of work area, administration office, kitchen area and office ablution facility to the required standard at all times.
•  Adherence to all legislative and company requirements.
• Ensure Pallets are managed in such a manner that all business-related risks are identified and pro-actively eliminated.
• Physical walk about of all areas including pallet areas of department on shift handovers.
• Ensure pallet and other related inspections are done daily and all control sheets completed.
• Ensure pallet and other related areas inspection findings are reported and addressed immediately.
• Timeously attending to written and telephonic queries.
• Timeous rising of non- conformances (NCR’s) including completion of any raised against department.
• Any weekly reports/ requirements printed /mailed timeously.
• Assisting, multi –tasking and filling in job functions if and when required. (Know and able to work in other positions)
• Knowledge of how other business functions tie in with department.
• Attending meetings if and when required.
• Ensure continuous communication with manager.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure proper and professional communication towards fellow logistics employees, County Fair and Astral employees, customers and suppliers.
• To take responsibility to promote any business changes to subordinates to ensure the livelihood and well-being of the company.
• Adapt and follow best practices to optimize performance, sharing insights and opportunities to improve with internal teams and trading partners.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Intermediate computer skills, including high levels of data entry speed, accuracy and MS Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills, honesty, accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of warehouse operations activities, material handling equipment,  warehouse systems and pallet management software.
• Microsoft Office (Internet, Outlook, Excel)
• WMS/Baan
• My Chep Portfolio +
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must be numerate and literate (apply mathematics calculations)
• Able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans languages
• Must be honest, self-driven, responsible and able to use own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and swift resolving of employee and management queries;
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure;
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Closing Date: 23 February 2026

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The ideal candidate will report to the Sales Manager and be responsible for:

• Driving sales targets through inbound and outbound telesales interaction.
• Orders being captured according to customer delivery plan and requirements.
• Communication to customer with regards to all promotions.
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships internally and externally.
• Loading of deals / orders / reviews.
• Administration.
• Check pre-pricing and costs daily.
• Liaising with logistics with regards to any delays on deliveries.
• Customer queries are channelled through the correct personnel.
• Achieving daily sales volume targets.
• Implementing and maintaining 20 keys.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or Equivalent qualification.
• Must be familiar with the Poultry industry.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Should have strong persuasion skills in upselling and cross selling.
• Strong data entry skills are required with high levels of accuracy.
• Sales experience in the FMCG sector an advantage.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
• Must be punctual and able to work overtime when required.
• Self-motivated and should have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment a key requirement.
• Must be target and deadline driven.
• Honesty and integrity a high requirement.
• Must be computer literate.

Closing Date: 31 March 2026

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Ensuring proper housekeeping of the stores and work areas.
• Daily and monthly stock counts and investigate variances.
• Receiving of stock from suppliers.
• Issuing and recording of stock issued.
• Maintaining 20 Keys.
• Comply with HACCP Standards and FSSC and Allergen Management Procedures.
• Recording of goods received vouchers.
• Assist Buyer.
• Expedite and do call offs on stock ordered.
• Shelf life of products and ingredients.

  The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric.
• Store qualification or 3 years’ experience.
• Must be fluent in English and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have above average numerical skills.
• Computer literate.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective time management.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be willing to work overtime and on public holidays.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards.

Closing Date: 31 March 2026