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Hatchery Foreman – Gauteng GP128 – National Chicks Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Trending Talent Solutions
Title: Hatchery Foreman – Gauteng GP128 – National Chicks
Company: Trending Talent Solutions
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Role Responsibilities:
• The planning, organising, leading and control of all aspects and duties assigned to you in order to achieve production standards.
• Standing in for the Assistant Hatchery Manager when required.
• Managing all labour related issues to ensure that all staff members are contributing to the objectives of the company.
• The maintaining of product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards with the Quality controller
• Managing all resources to the maximum benefit of the company.
• Stand by duties on weekends and notify Hatchery Maintenance of breakdowns or incubator faults
• Ensure incubation practices is adhere to for optimal hatchability
• Rotational shift between day and night shift to assist with Chick processing
• Implementing and managing continuous improvement via the 20 Keys principles at an excellence level
• Managing Health, safety and risk at the Hatchery
• Ensuring all production reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis
The role will report to the Assistant Hatchery Manager.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Minimum of a grade 12 education but a tertiary education in agriculture would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years hatchery experience (Incubation and Chick processing)
• Passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.
• Must have good administrative skills and ability to control documents.
• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.
• Working hours are irregular and include weekend duties / Night shift
• Establish and maintain biosecurity protocols to safeguard flock health and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintaining the company’s assets and constantly striving to improve results.
• Work efficiently in a team environment with tact and patience.
• Maintaining Risk control, Occupational Health, Environmental control and Animal welfare requirements and standards as per relevant legislation and Astral Standard Operating practices.
• Maintaining production standards in terms of quality and volumes.
• Ensuring the highest product quality/ hygiene standards are always maintained.
• Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and laws.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve operational targets.
• Implementation and maintenance of the 20 keys Operational Improvement program at an excellence level 3 and above
• Understanding of biosecurity measures and animal welfare.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driving licence
• Able to work under pressure
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and operational challenges.
• Adaptable to changing environments.
• Must have a passion for people and animals.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
What we offer:
• A competitive, market-related salary package
• Performance bonus
• Onsite housing (Individual room)
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.
• Learning and development opportunities
• The company supports relocation costs in accordance with Company policy
Pretoria
Boschkop
Published Date: 02 July 2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026