Divisional Technical Manager: Ruminants
Astral Foods Ltd · Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →The ideal candidate would be responsible for
- Development and implementation of the divisional ruminant technical strategy;
- Cultivation of technical excellence and a culture of distinction across all ruminant business units;
- Standardisation of formulation and technical concepts across different business units;
- Support to key customers and regional technical teams;
- Commercial growth and product innovation;
- Development of technical capabilities and mentorship to the ruminant team;
- Compliance to technical governance guidelines and quality standards;
- The development of advanced ruminant nutrition expertise and transfer of skills to the ruminant team;
- Strategic and commercial thinking;
- Leadership and stakeholder management;
- Focused application of strong analytical and communication skills in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders;
- An innovative approach to a customer-focused and results-driven mindset.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements
- PhD Agric: Animal Nutrition preferred or MSc Agriculture: Animal Science/Nutrition;
- SACNASP registration as a Professional Animal Scientist;
- Minimum 10 years' experience in ruminant nutrition, technical advisory and people management;
- Strong understanding of the South African feed and animal production industry;
Extensive experience in
- TMR and pasture dairy systems
- Intensive and extensive beef and sheep production systems
- Senior leadership experience within feed manufacturing/agri-business;
- Strong commercial, customer engagement and team leadership capability.