Assistance Production Manager

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000831/SZ

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Assistance Production Manager

Stipend: R8000

Location: Gauteng (Morningside)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
To support the efficient, ethical, and sustainable daily operations of the piggery while undergoing a structured development program. This role is designed to transform academic knowledge into practical leadership skills, preparing you for a future management role within the Company's mission-driven framework.

Responsibilities

Daily Operations & Animal Welfare Support (60%)

Assist in overseeing daily feeding, watering, and health checks of all stock (sows, piglets, weaners,finishers).
Learn and enforce strict biosecurity protocols and animal welfare standards.
Monitor livestock behaviour and environment, reporting any signs of distress, illness, or irregularities immediately.
Assist with data recording for tracking feed conversion, growth rates, and health metrics.

Production & Process Management (25%)

Work with the Production Manager on farrowing schedules and weaning processes.
Learn and help implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production stages.
Assist in inventory management of feed, bedding, and veterinary supplies.
Participate in waste management and composting operations, supporting the farm’s sustainability goals.

Team & Project Support (15%)

Under supervision, help coordinate daily tasks for small teams of animal technicians.
Lead a defined, small-scale continuous improvement project (e.g., optimizing a feeding routine, improving record-keeping digitization).
Participate in safety meetings and contribute to maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
Act as a liaison for data collection and reporting for the management team.

Training & Development Components (Structured Program)

Months 1-3: Immersion in all production areas (breeding, farrowing, nursery, finishing) with assigned mentors.
Months 4-9: Rotational focus on key areas: nutrition, veterinary health plans, and waste management systems.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Diploma in Animal Productions.
Strong work ethic, physical stamina, and comfort working in an outdoor farm environment.
Eagerness to learn, take direction, and ask questions.
Foundational understanding of animal welfare and a genuine respect for livestock.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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