Incubation Foreman,Caledon

Duties & Responsibilities

Will include but not be limited to the following

• Manage and monitor the daily incubation process from egg setting through to transfer and hatch.

• Ensure incubators are operated according to prescribed temperature, humidity, ventilation and operational parameters.

• Conduct and oversee routine incubator checks, ensuring deviations are identified and addressed promptly.

• Monitor machine performance and escalate mechanical or technical issues to the Maintenance Department.

• Ensure correct egg-setting patterns and production schedules are followed.

• Monitor flock, egg and incubation performance and identify trends requiring corrective action.

• Ensure accurate completion of incubation records, check sheets and production reports.

• Supervise and allocate duties to Incubation Operators and General Workers.

• Ensure employees follow the correct reporting structure and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Provide on-the-job training, guidance and coaching to employees where required.

• Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective handovers between shifts.

• Ensure daily and weekly production targets are achieved.

• Monitor fertility, hatchability, chick quality and other relevant incubation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Investigate production deviations and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Ensure accurate reporting of incubation results and production performance.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improved production efficiency.

• Ensure strict compliance with hatchery biosecurity procedures.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping within the incubation area.

• Ensure cleaning and disinfection procedures are completed according to SOPs.

• Monitor compliance with 20 Keys standards and relevant company requirements.

• Ensure employees comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment within the incubation department.

• Ensure all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and used correctly.

• Report incidents, hazards and unsafe working practices promptly.

• Ensure all departmental procedures, SOPs and company policies are consistently followed.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Apply a sound understanding of commercial hatchery and incubation processes.

• Work effectively under pressure and consistently meet production deadlines.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate reporting.

• Analyse production data and identify trends, risks and areas requiring improvement.

• Be willing to work shifts, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

• Be able to work effectively in a production and hatchery environment.

• Willingness to work shifts, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays where required.

• Ability to work in a production environment.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Grade 12

No onsite accommodation available

Reliable public/Personal transport

Minimum  2 Years Incubation Foreman role’s

Package & Remuneration

Market Related