Sovereign Foods, a national supplier of top quality chicken products to the SA market via various brands, is seeking to employ a High Reach Operator for its operations in Limpopo.

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing a subdivision of the Company’s Broilers Division, by achieving the company’s targeted Broiler output volumes, at the agreed cost, for the farms under his/her control and provide technical support for contract growers. The ideal candidate will be in possession of tertiary qualification in a field related to intensive agriculture. Broiler farming experience of 6 years is required and a minimum of 2 years managing large scale Broiler Farming Operations at a senior level. This position carries the grade of T14 and reports to the Senior Production Manager Broilers.

Results Required
The successful candidate must be able to achieve the following results:
• Achieve and supersede the required KPI’s on the farms under the incumbent's control (PEF, Mort, Growth, and Feed Conversion Ratio);
• Cost control, through limiting all forms of wastage and optimizing efficiencies;
• Manage all risks, including BRC, loss or shrinkage and ensure controls are in place;
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to and that legal compliance is achieved;
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations;
• Ensure that all companies assets are well maintained and cared for;
• Manage, guide, develop and assess performance of direct reports;
• Conduct technical visits to contract growers and build relationships.

Critical Competencies and Skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of poultry production farming methods and ensuring BRC standards are strictly adhered to;
• Extensive experience, understanding and knowledge of both environmental control and open-sided broiler houses;
• Strong leadership, financial and managerial competencies;
• Inclined towards problem-solving, fact-finding, troubleshooting, and driving improvements;
• Meticulous and assertive, with excellent communication and relationship building skills;
• Ability to implement, drive and monitor strategy;
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills;
• Attention to detail, with a systematic, methodical approach, leading to the best results.

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

Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a details CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID to the HR Team.

Incomplete applications & applications not meeting the minimum requirements will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2017

If you have not heard from us after 21 days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.