Incubation and Technical Assistant - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 20-05-2022 10:49:31 AM
15-07-2022 10:49:31 AM
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the Incubation and Technical Assistant position in the Agriculture Division for its hatchery operations in Greenbushes, Gqberha. The incumbent will manage the incubation process and related issues, manage the stores and cleaning material stocks and manage the external chick sales function. The ideal incumbent will have a matric certificate or equivalent, computer literacy and at least three year’s Hatchery and Incubation experience. This position reports to the Production and Operations Manager.

Results Required
Limiting and reducing all forms of chemical wastage through accurate management, measurement and application cleaning materials and stock control.
Daily utility recordings and optimization of efficiencies.
Lead, motivate and retain a dedicated, consistent and well-disciplined team of employees.
Ensure a thorough understanding of the Hatchery Standard Operating Procedures Manual, coupled with rigid adherence to the identified best practices.
Conduct routine internal assessments / audits to measure SOP adherence and controls and identify corrective actions and interventions where necessary in your area.
Ensure that the Company is not exposed to any form of risk or loss in the area under your direct supervision, as well as any area not under your supervision.
Ensure that all reports, data capturing, planning and reconciliations documents required to make informed and effective business decisions are completed accurately, on a daily / weekly / monthly basis, as and when required

Critical Competencies and Skills
Strong leadership qualities
Attentive to detail with a systematic, methodical approach
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Have a ‘do it right the first time’ mind set
Be driven to achieve results and provide quality products
Be assertive but approachable and be able to challenge non-conformance.

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

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

Closing date: 27 May 2022

Recruiter: Sovereign