Vacancies at Astral Foods Ltd

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage, motivate, and guide technical staff while driving collaborative problem-solving
• Hands-on on electrical a mechanical work on a daily basis.
• Attend to and resolve urgent equipment breakdowns.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure all machinery is maintained according to industry best practices.
• Oversee spares and consumable stores management to optimise stock levels and availability.
• Adhere strictly to Astral risk management policies and safety protocols.
• Assist with fire breaks.
• Implementation and maintenance of the 20 keys Operational Improvement programmes. 

Required Qualification and Knowledge

• Minimum Matric or N3 qualification;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on Boilers;
• Electrical and Mechanical experience;
• Have at least 2 years relevant experience on a supervisory position
• Able to work under pressure
• Experience in maintaining Poultry farms will be an added advantage;
• He must be able to work with people;
• Valid Driving licence

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Closing Date: 01 October 2026

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of a division in the Processing Plant ensuring optimal throughput of volumes while maintaining OEEs and product quality.
• Oversee end-to-end processing in the processing including live bird receiving, slaughter, evisceration, chilling, grading, and packaging.
• Lead shift Production managers, supervisors and line workers.
• Manage shift schedules and drive labour efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to fix machine breakdowns quickly.
• Monitoring overall performance of department to meet production efficiencies and targets, yield, quality goals while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Compile weekly, daily reports based on shift performance, challenges and positives.
• Handle non-conformances, corrective actions and root cause analysis
• Enforce food safety, health & safety, and housekeeping (GMP)
• Assist in implementing and maintaining audit systems and policies.
• Implement operational excellence best practices in line with 20 Keys
• General staff management including upholding good staff discipline, time management and training.
• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances and developing for potential promotions.

    The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Production Management, Food Science and/or a related field.
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in the FMCG environment within a similar role.
• The successful candidate must be proactive, have good management, communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills.
• Must be able to manage a diverse and large work force.
• Must be computer literate – Excel, production reporting.
• Must be prepared to work long shifts in a cold/wet environment, weekends, public holidays and overtime.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Control of the Micro Lab NIR and Quality:
• Stocktake (daily and monthly).
• Quality control on all incoming raw materials and finished products. 
• Surfactant monitoring and Salmonella controlled program.
• Daily replenishing of packing materials.
• Handling and analysis of on-farm raw materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleaning in Micro Lab NIR.
• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Timeous generation of P/O’s and receipting thereof.
• Ensuring that all raw materials and finished products are 100% traceable and ISO, GMP, HACCP, code of conduct and 20 Keys compliant.  Samples submitted as required and results available on the laboratory system.

The successful candidate must meet the following

• Grade 12 or equivalent; and/or relevant National Diploma Quality will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy in:  Excel and Outlook or other MS Office experience.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Possess a high work ethic, attention to detail with the required accuracy.
• Organisational ability and good time management.
• Ability to apply laboratory protocol and methodology.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive, self-motivated and pro-active.
• Must be a team-player.
• Converse fluently in English and/or Xhosa.

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Closing Date: 29 September 2026

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Cleaning of Intake area.
• Assisting at other departments when necessary.
• Adherence to company management systems - ISO, GMP, HACCP, 20 Keys and company rules and regulations.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Preferably Grade 12 / Standard 10 and/or minimum more than 1-year relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in a feed milling environment will be to your advantage.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Prepared to work shifts and overtime.
• Must be a team player.
• Able to communicate fluent in either English and/or Afrikaans.

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Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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

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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.

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The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing strong relationships with retail customers
• Professionally responding to all inbound sales enquiries
• Interaction with Liaison Manager for new business opportunities
• Sales administration duties
• Promoting and growing our brands
• Interacting and negotiating our products and prices with our existing and new clients
• Ensuring that our full range of products are displayed on shelf and that we
• work towards a healthy on -shelf display of our products 
• Maintaining a specified customer base and ensuring excellent after sales service
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions as required and must have the ability
• to plan and manage territory through ethical sales methods
• An external merchandising agency for your existing customer base
• Gathering Market Intelligence to improve our competitive advantage
• Engaging our merchandising partners (Vector,Daymon and CPG)
• Total On Shelf Availability control
• Ordering of Stock to ensure correct product mix at store level
• Shelf Management (Layouts , flashers etc)
• Quality Control on shelf
• Maintaining good customer service working relationship
• Ensuring maximum service levels into stores and on shelf
• Servicing our internal and external customers effectively
• Communicating out of stocks daily with Sales department
• Recording of fridge breakdowns in stores
• Returns management according to the Company’s return policy
• Accountable to drive daily targets set out by the business, either to meet or exceed targets
• Ensure daily KPI’s are met

The successful candidate will met the following requirements:

• Grade 12 is essential
• A marketing-related tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
• Must be familiar with the Poultry Industry
• Sales experience in the FMCG sector a great advantage
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver’s license       
• Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint)
• Must be able to do reporting in pivot tables
• The incumbent will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills;
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment and cope well under pressure;
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• The incumbent will assist with various other duties and responsibilities within the sales department as required from time to time
• Must be bilingual (two South African languages) in order to converse with our diverse customer base

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Qualifications and experience required:

• A completed Grade 12 qualification is essential.
• A tertiary qualification in sales and marketing will be a great advantage.
• Proven sales experience in the FMCG trade is essential, and experience in the poultry industry will be an added advantage.     

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing strong relationships with all Wholesale, Independent and Catering Customers
• Professionally respond to all inbound sales enquiries.
• Interaction with Liaison Manager for new business opportunities.
• Sales administration
• Promoting and growing the county fair brands and range with new and existing customers.
• Interacting and negotiating products and prices with our existing and new clients.
• Work towards a healthy on-shelf display of all our products across all categories.
• Maintaining and grow your customer base by looking for new business opportunities.
• Plan, manage, coordinate and attend trade shows and exhibitions as required
• Manage assigned territory.
• Gather and communicate Market Intelligence/Adverts to improve our competitive advantage.
• Keep control and maximize shelf space, and on-shelf availability (OSA) of all County Fair products and do quality checks.
• Complete weekly Wholesale/ Independent price surveys
• Ensure good time management and regular customer visits/calls. 
• Daily focus on stock sheet for stock movement.
• Daily handling of customer complaints.
• Maintaining good customer service and business relationships with all customers.
• Servicing internal and external customers effectively.
• Communicating out of stocks to customers.
• Recording and communication of store fridge breakdowns, chillers and freezer temperature deviations.
• Returns management according to the Company’s return policy.
• Accountable to drive daily targets set out by the business, either to meet or exceed targets.
• Ensure daily KPI’s are met

Other requirements:

• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver’s license.
• Computer literacy at an intermediate to advanced level in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.
• Able to do reporting in MS Excel using pivot tables.
• Well spoken in the English and Afrikaans languages, well versed in another official language is a great advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong customer relations.
• Deadline driven, able to multi-task and have strong attention to detail and administration skills.
• An understanding of the 20-Keys concept will be a great advantage.
• Be a self-starter and able to work independently, yet effective in a team environment.

Other features of the job:

• Due to the nature of the job, additional working hours will be required from time to time, which may necessitate working into the evening, public holidays, or on weekends. You 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.

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Role Responsibilities:

• The role will report to the Broiler and Contract Grower Manager.
• Assisting with the daily management of the farms.
• Monitoring bird health, welfare, and performance.
• Maintaining high standards of biosecurity and animal welfare.
• Helping to manage farm staff providing guidance and support where needed.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and industry regulations. 
• Monitor bird health, mortality rates and feed/water consumption daily.
• Manage ventilation, lighting and temperature controls.
• Enforce strict hygiene protocols to prevent disease outbreaks on site.
• Co-ordinate, schedule and supervise farm staff.
• Keep meticulous records.
• Implementing and maintaining 20 Keys.
• Able to work irregular hours, including weekends, shifts and public holidays.

Required Qualification and Knowledge:

• Grade 12
• Agricultural Diploma or Poultry certificate is highly preferred.
• 2-4 years of broiler production experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Focus on people, 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driving license
• Able to work under pressure
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and operational challenges.
• Adaptable to changing environments. 
• Must have a passion for people and animals.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Good Health and sober habits.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn