Candidate Requirements

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an exciting Department Head opportunity in County Fair, Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.

​The purpose of the Department Head is to control production processes in line with production and food hygiene standards.

Required Qualification:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role


• Proven experience in large-scale food production and processing


• Computer literacy – MS Office


• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

Responsibilities:

• Full control of production processes and responsible for maintaining production standards in terms of quality, process flows, volumes and food hygiene


• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times


• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code


• Continued interaction and communication with senior management


• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department

Other Requirements:

• Fluent in English and a second official language


• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally


• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated


• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package