POULTRY TECHNICIAN M000452
Listing reference: nwu_000574
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 25 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
VACANCY: POULTRY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES NUMBER: P10
POSITION NUMBER: M000452
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Provide the required technical and managerial support to enable poultry production unit to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedure and health and safety guidelines of the poultry industry and the North-West University. Assist academic staff during poultry practical activities. In addition, able to do other assigned functions from the HOD of Animal Science Department or Director of School of Agriculture.
Job description
• Assist academic staff in all training events, demonstrations, supervision, and evaluation of Poultry Production students during practical sessions.
• Take the lead in the monitoring and evaluation of students on Work Integrated Learning activities.
• Animal monitoring, purchasing and sales, monitoring inventory and consumables to ensure that poultry production unit is well stocked and resourced.
• Assist academic staff members and postgraduate students in their poultry related research activities.
• Preparation and submission of reports, monitoring, documentation, and administrative issues.
• Ensure safety of students in accordance with health, safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Monitoring of all stock and equipment and timeous stock replacement and equipment maintenance and repair.
Minimum requirements
• MSc in Animal Science/Animal Production is essential
• Accreditations: SACNASP is desirable
• Membership with SASAS
• One year experience as poultry manager/supervisor
Functional/Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills):
• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Participate in community outreach activities related to poultry production.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Animal sales / auctions / product marketing
• Statistical analysis and strong writing skills
Behavioural Competencies:
• Good writing and presentation skill
• Able to work in a team
• Adaptability/Decisiveness
• Initiative/Perseverance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Organization Skills
• Stress management
• Valuing Service and Diversity
ENQUIRIES : Dr. L Motsei 018-389-2741
Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE : 25 March 2022
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : 01 May 2022
TO APPLY : Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
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The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
