Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Job category: Veterinary Science, Animal Health and Welfare
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Quantum Foods is a diversified feeds, poultry and egg business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The Group is listed on the JSE main board in the “Farming and Fishing” sector under the share code QFH. Quantum Foods has fully integrated egg and broiler businesses with access to superior genetics in both fields. The Feed Producing Unit has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strategic alliance with an international company to ensure cutting edge technology transfer. Quantum Foods’ head office is situated in the town of Wellington in the Western Cape.
Introduction
Quantum Foods has a career opportunity within its Nova Feeds Division for an Animal Scientist to join their dynamic team. This position will primarily be responsible for providing technical support to the business and customers as well as feed formulation. Position will be situated in Malmesbury and report directly to the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities
- Manage feed raw materials matrixes and conduct new formulation feasibility studies
- Design & maintain feed specifications
- Provide technical support to production
- Monitor and assist in final product monitoring
- Procurement and pricing support
- Manage NIR data and information
Qualifications
- Post graduate studies in animal nutrition would be advantageous
- Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience
- Understanding and knowledge of formulation software
- Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Excel
- Knowledge and experience of statistical analyses will be advantageous
- Planning and reporting skills
- Highly motivated and self-starter
- Team player
- Valid driver’s license
- Own transport
At Quantum Foods, we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.
CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2024
Please note that candidates who do not receive a response from us within 14 days after the closing date should accept that they were not successful.
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