Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is a fully integrated broiler production operation established in 2012 and situated 30 km north of Windhoek on the A1 Highway on the farm Klein Okapuka. Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer with the following vacancy available within our Farming Operations. Interested and suitably qualified candidates, as well as candidates from designated groups, are invited to apply.
1. Operational Responsibilities
- Oversee daily broiler house operations and ensure all staff report to workstations on time
- Ensure removal of pre-catch mortalities on a daily basis
- Conduct inspections of machines and equipment before and after use
- Perform thorough house inspections before and after bird catching
- Ensure catching equipment is maintained in good working condition
- Prevent and control after-catch mortalities, avoiding pile-ups
- Perform load calculations and monitor bird numbers per load
- Report any variances between house counts and catching balances
- Communicate final load figures to the processing plant daily
- Record and report equipment damages promptly
- Operate and respond to alarm systems where required
2. Biosecurity & Animal Welfare
- Enforce strict adherence to biosecurity protocols and procedures
- Ensure all activities comply with animal welfare standards
- Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in all broiler houses
3. Equipment & Site Management
- Inspect and maintain site infrastructure and equipment regularly
- Ensure proper housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
- Monitor and manage feed and coal stock levels
- Perform daily feed and water management
- Record and report mortalities and feed usage accurately
- Complete daily production records and reports
- Conduct routine site and perimeter security checks
4. Personnel
- Supervise staff and maintain discipline on site
- Monitor timekeeping and maintain accurate attendance records
- Delegate duties and ensure compliance with assigned tasks
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance where required
5. General
- Act as the first point of contact for urgent on-site issues
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by Management
6. Minimum Requirements / Job Specifications
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in poultry or farming operations (advantageous)
- Namibian citizen
- Proficient in English (additional languages advantageous)
- Willing and able to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays
Closing Date: 02 October 2026
