Poultry Farm Manager (Layer Farm) - 1

Reports To: Farm Owner / Director

ABOUT VWILA FARMS

Vwila Farms, a well-established and progressive commercial poultry farm operating in Zambia’s Shimabala Area, Kafue District, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Poultry Farm Manager (Layer Farm).

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the poultry farm, ensuring the healthy rearing of day-old chicks into productive laying hens, maximising egg production, maintaining high biosecurity standards, managing farm staff, controlling costs and ensuring the farm operates efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the reception, brooding and entire rearing process of day-old chicks up to production stage, ensuring a smooth transition of pullets into the laying phase.
• Supervise vaccination, treatment and medication schedules.
• Supervise daily poultry farm operations, including feeding, watering and monitoring flock health, and identify disease outbreaks early.
• Record production data such as feed consumption, egg output, egg quality and mortality, taking corrective measures where adverse trends are noticed.
• Implement strategies to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor feed consumption and feed conversion efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly farm performance reports.
• Maintain proper biosecurity and hygiene standards within the poultry houses and around the farm.
• Monitor environmental conditions, including temperature, ventilation and lighting.
• Supervise farmworkers and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor farm operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all agricultural, environmental and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Poultry Production, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience managing a commercial poultry farm.
• Experience in layer management and egg production will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of poultry health management and biosecurity systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of poultry nutrition and flock management.
• Financial and cost-control skills.
• Record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and farm management systems).

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

The Farm Manager will be evaluated based on:

• Egg production per bird.
• Mortality rate.
• Feed conversion efficiency.
• Egg quality standards.
• Disease prevention and flock health.
• Cost control and profitability.
•  Staff productivity and performance.
• Accuracy of farm records and reporting.
• Compliance with biosecurity and safety standards.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Application letter/Cover letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of educational certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director

Vwila Farms

Kafue.

▪️ All applications should be submitted electronically

▪️ The application letter and all accompanying documents must be combined and submitted as one (1) PDF document.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.