Farm Manager: Laying

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Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Farm Manager: Laying for its Laying operations in the Agriculture division. The incumbent will achieve the required Laying KPI’s that ultimately ensure that the company’s day old chick requirements are met. This position reports to Senior Farm Manager and holds the TASK Grade T09. The ideal candidate will be in possession of a tertiary qualification in Animal Production or related poultry science, with 3 years’ experience in Broiler Breeder Management and 1 year experience supervising a small team. The incumbent should be self-driven to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Responsibilities

• Effectively contribute to the achievement of Laying KPIs on the facility.
• Ensure that all houses and assets are kept in perfect operating condition throughout the cycle.
• Rigid SOP and BRC adherence on a daily basis – in all operational aspects.
• Ability to manage costs and run the farm within the allocated budget.
• Ability to oversee and guide the maintenance effort on the farm to achieve KPIs.
• Contribute to ensuring the safe working conditions of employees on site.
• Submit reports, planning schedules and data analysis reports as required.
• Uphold high standards of animal husbandry.
• Effective identification of areas of improvement and timeous implementation of corrective action.
• Lead, support and oversee improvement of company related values and systems.
• Add to the pool of shared meaning by guiding and sharing the best ethical practices to the team.
• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational activities and mitigate where necessary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial competencies.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to mobilize and discipline the workforce assigned to the farm.
• Excellent knowledge of aspects related to animal husbandry and stockmanship.
• Have a hands-on approach and be driven to achieve results and produce quality products.
• Quick learner who is able to analyze and interrogate data to optimize performance.
• Be Proficient in computer literacy, including relevant software and tools.
• Availability for flexi-time, standby, public.

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.