Animal Nutritionist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

An established and specialist feed manufacturer is looking for an experienced Animal Nutritionist to join their team. This is a senior role, and our client is specifically seeking someone with the potential and ambition to grow towards executive leadership — making this a key consideration in the selection process.

This is not just a formulation role. You will play a key part in shaping product quality, supporting commercial growth, and influencing the overall direction of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and optimise animal diets across various species and production systems.
• Drive quality assurance and quality control standards across the operation.
• Oversee and enhance quality management systems and processes.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance within the animal feed environment.
• Provide technical support to clients, farmers, and internal teams.
• Partner with the commercial team, contributing to client engagement and sales support.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members.
• Work cross-functionally to embed a strong quality-driven culture.

Requirements

• BSc in Animal Science or related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• Five to seven years' experience within animal nutrition or feed manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of QA and QC within a production environment.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements in the feed industry.
• Experience engaging with clients or supporting technical sales.
• Leadership or team management exposure advantageous.
• Exposure to exotic species or specialised feed (e.g. crocodile) beneficial but not essential.

The person

• Technically strong with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Commercially aware and able to link nutrition to business outcomes.
• Quality-focused with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence both internally and externally.
• Someone who is ready and eager to grow — with the mindset and capability to take on broader leadership responsibility over time.

Remuneration

Market-related and negotiable based on experience.

Location

Modderfontein, Johannesburg (onsite).