Poultry Manager

Job description

Company Overview

Ntapanza Farms is a well-established agricultural enterprise dedicated to sustainable and high-quality agricultural production. The farm is seeking an experienced, committed, and results-driven professional to join the team as Poultry Manager.

Important Notes – Please Read Before Applying

• Applicants must be mature, responsible individuals who can commit to long-term rural living and work.
• Applicants must be 40 years or older.
• This opportunity is best suited to individuals who have lived in villages or worked on farms, particularly those with extensive livestock management experience.
• The farm is located in a remote rural area with limited network connectivity and is far from the nearest town.
• Candidates must be comfortable living and working in a rural environment with minimal amenities.
• Only serious applicants who can adapt to and thrive under rural hardship conditions should apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of commercial poultry operations and day-to-day farm management.
• Ensure high standards of poultry health, nutrition, welfare, and biosecurity.
• Supervise, train, and manage poultry staff.
• Monitor housing, feeding systems, vaccination schedules, and flock performance to maximise productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of production, mortality, feed consumption, medication, vaccinations, and financial performance.
• Analyse production data and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with farm ownership to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with farm policies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a commercial layer poultry operation.
• Demonstrated experience managing 10,000 or more layer birds.
• Strong knowledge of commercial layer production, poultry nutrition, health, biosecurity, and disease prevention.
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills with the ability to analyse production data.
• Good understanding of the poultry market, including production planning, egg quality standards, and market demands.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A proven track record of successfully managing commercial poultry operations.
• Applicants must provide professional references. References will be contacted to verify previous employment, experience, and performance.
• Willingness to live and work full-time in a remote rural environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter, clearly stating the position they are applying for, to zimbakanyanta@gmail.com.

Application Deadline

15 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.