The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Sound knowledge and experience in a senior managerial/executive position
• Sound knowledge of the technical and mechanical workings of hatcheries
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven
• Ability to motivate and control a diverse team of employees
• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to achieve excellent performance under pressure

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management and coordination of the operational and strategic activities of the Gauteng and KZN hatchery operations by motivating and communicating with the responsible operational managers
• Ensuring that the overall egg and chick quality is maintained and continuously improved upon
• Ensuring that current policies and procedures are maintained and amended as may be required by circumstances
• Maintaining amicable and professional relationships with contract growers within the regions
• Ensure that the regions comply with all legislation and risk control policies
• Ensuring that bio-security and general disease management principles are maintained and developed
• Maintaining 20 Keys principles of continuous development within the region