Chicken Farm Manager

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
The Chicken Farm Manager is responsible for the effective management of day-to-day
chicken house operations. The role ensures optimal animal welfare, productivity, hygiene,
and staff supervision while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, and biosecurity
standards. The position plays a key role in achieving production targets, reducing losses,
and maintaining efficient farm operations.

Job Purpose:
To manage and oversee chicken house operations to ensure healthy livestock, efficient
production, effective staff management, and compliance with operational, welfare, and safety
standards.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

• 3-5 years’ experience in poultry farming (poultry or dairy preferred)

• Hands-on management of poultry or livestock operations
• Monitoring animal health, growth, and welfare
• Managing staff in a farm or agricultural environment
• Implementing biosecurity, hygiene, and safety procedures

• Knowledge of poultry health, welfare, and biosecurity practices
• Understanding of feeding, ventilation. Temperature, and hygiene controls
• Basic health and safety knowledge
• Record-keeping and basic administrative skills

• Physically fit and comfortable working in a farm environment
• Ability to work long or irregular hours when required
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable, accountable, and able to work independently

• Ensure chicken health and welfare standards are consistently met
• Monitor mortality, illness, and abnormal behaviour and act promptly
• Ensure correct administration and recording of medication
• Maintain mortality rates within agreed farm targets

• Achieve production and growth targets per cycle
• Maintain feed conversion ratios within target range
• Ensure effective preparation for placement and harvesting cycles
• Implement corrective actions to reduce losses and improve output

• Ensure strict adherence to hygiene and biosecurity protocols
• Maintain clean and sanitary chicken house environments
• Ensure pest control measures are implemented and effective
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

• Supervise, train, and manage chicken house staff
• Ensure staff understand and follow operational procedures
• Monitor attendance, performance, and discipline
• Promote safe and productive working practices

• Maintain accurate records of mortality, feed usage, medication, and production data
• Submit reports to management accurately and on time
• Monitor stock levels and place orders when required
• Ensure farm data supports informed decision-making