Vwila farms a well-established and progressive commercial poultry Farm operating in Zambia’s Shimabala Area Kafue district is seeking to appoint a Poultry Farm Manager (Layer Farm)

REPORTS TO

Farm Owner / Director

LOCATION

Poultry Farm Site – Kafue

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the poultry farm, ensuring the healthy rearing of day-old chicks into productive laying hens, maximizing egg production, maintaining high biosecurity standards, managing farm staff, controlling costs, and ensuring the farm operates efficiently and profitably

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the reception, brooding and the entire rearing process of day-old chicks up to production stage, ensuring smooth transition of pullets into the laying phase
• Supervise/Oversee Vaccination, treatment and Medication schedules
• Supervise daily poultry farm operations, including feeding, watering and monitoring Flock health and identify disease outbreaks early
• Record production data such as feed consumption, egg output, egg quality and mortality, taking corrective measure where adverse trends are noticed.
• Implement strategies to maximise productivity and efficiency
• Monitor feed consumption and feed conversion efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly farm performance reports.
• Maintain proper biosecurity and hygiene standards within the Poultry houses and around the farm.
• Monitor environment conditions (Temperature, ventilation, lighting
• Supervise farmworkers and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Monitor farm operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all agricultural, environmental, and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Poultry Production, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or related field
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing a commercial poultry farm.
• Experience in layer management and egg production preferred.
• Knowledge of poultry health management and biosecurity systems.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

The Farm Manager will be evaluated based on:

• Egg production per bird.
• Mortality rate.
• Feed conversion efficiency.
• Egg quality standards.
• Disease prevention and flock health.
• Cost control and profitability.
• Staff productivity and performance.
• Accuracy of farm records and reporting.
• Compliance with biosecurity and safety standards

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of poultry nutrition and flock management.
• Financial and cost-control skills.
• Record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, and farm management systems).

• Manage the reception, brooding and the entire rearing process of day-old chicks up to production stage, ensuring smooth transition of pullets into the laying phase
• Supervise/Oversee Vaccination, treatment and Medication schedules
• Supervise daily poultry farm operations, including feeding, watering and monitoring Flock health and identify disease outbreaks early
• Record production data such as feed consumption, egg output, egg quality and mortality, taking corrective measure where adverse trends are noticed.
• Implement strategies to maximise productivity and efficiency
• Monitor feed consumption and feed conversion efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly farm performance reports.
• Maintain proper biosecurity and hygiene standards within the Poultry houses and around the farm.
• Monitor environment conditions (Temperature, ventilation, lighting
• Supervise farmworkers and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Monitor farm operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all agricultural, environmental, and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of poultry nutrition and flock management.
• Financial and cost-control skills.
• Record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, and farm management systems).

• Full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Poultry Production, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or related field
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing a commercial poultry farm.
• Experience in layer management and egg production preferred.
• Knowledge of poultry health management and biosecurity systems.