Technical Advisor Poultry

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001479/EV

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A well-established independent biosecurity consulting and chemical manufacturing company is seeking the above to be responsible for auditing biosecurity processes, monitoring hygiene and chemical use, managing reports and stock, and overseeing warehouse operations.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Ideally have a tertiary qualification in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Entomology, Food Technology or similar
Laboratory Experience in Microbiology or Analytical Chemistry is advantageous
Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals from Farm Staff to Senior Management
Fluency in Afrikaans and English
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Visiting farms, hatcheries, and processing plants as per schedule to audit the biosecurity and clean-out process.
Ensuring that the farms are correctly prepared for the clean-out.
Monitoring and checking the wash-out and disinfection process.
Monitoring and checking the chemical use and application.
Tabulating chemical use per farm, hatchery, and processing plant and reporting.
Preparing detailed reports for each farm, hatchery, and processing plant visited, which are sent to clients' Senior Management.
Monitoring the hygiene scores from each farm, hatchery, and processing plant and compiling a database of hygiene results; doing spot checks by taking swabs and sending them to the laboratory at Head Office.
Tabulating farm, hatchery, and processing plant hygiene scores and sending reports to the company Head Office.
Managing stock and orders at the warehouse.
Managing maintenance of vehicles and staff training at the warehouse.
Solving problems in remote locations with limited support and equipment.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

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