Farm manager laying (animal science)
Sovereign • eastern cape, eastern cape • Posted July 04, 2026
About the Role
Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Farm Manager: Laying for its Laying operations in the Agriculture division. The incumbent will achieve the required Laying KPI’s that ultimately ensure that the company’s day old chick requirements are met. This position reports to Senior Farm Manager and holds the TASK Grade T09. The ideal candidate will be in possession of a tertiary qualification in Animal Production or related poultry science, with 3 years’ experience in Broiler Breeder Management and 1 year experience supervising a small team. The incumbent should be self-driven to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives within the business. Results Required Effectively contribute to the achievement of Laying KPIs on the facility. Ensure that all houses and assets are kept in perfect operating condition throughout the cycle. Rigid SOP and...