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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To direct, plan, manage and control the daily activities of the hatchery & weaning operation. Ensure quality assurance by enforcing compliance to policies and procedures. Link daily operations to O&L Aquaculture strategic objectives. Leading people and resources towards achieving the business ‘monthly and annual production targets.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mariculture OR Microbiology and Biotechnology with a major in aquaculture or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in an Abalone Farming business.
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role within a multicultural environment.
• Technical experience, knowledge of plant and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in an abalone aquaculture environment.
• Valid Code 08 drivers’ license
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic & Development

• Develop and oversee the development of standard operating policies & procedures in line with operational and long-term strategic goals and objectives.
• Design hatching & weaning production work instructions and relevant documentation to support daily operational requirements.
• Review, update and monitor policies & procedures to ensure compliance to Legislations, HACCP/BRC standards, food safety systems and organizational changes/ targets.
• Responsible for regulatory permit and license compliance

Operational Management

• Serves as the operational leader, responsible for planning & directing operations in the area(s) of responsibility.

Procurement & Stock Control

• Obtain quotations for the necessary supplies, services, and equipment for the areas of responsibility.
• Controls and monitors inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operates a variety of equipment necessary to maintain and monitor an abalone hatchery.

Compliance & SHEQ

• Oversees the compliance of abalone health and biosecurity requirements in the area(s) of responsibility by monitoring and controlling the quality standards & abalone health in the operational area as stipulated by Quality Regulations, Systems & Policies and Food Safety Systems.
• Ensure that corrective action is taken on identified audit findings and non-conformances timeously.
• Maintains knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them.

Operations

• Responsible for the complete production cycle from settling to weaning to transfer to grow–out.
• Manages the spawning, rearing, weighing, counting, grading, and size-grouping of abalone for transfer to the grow-out farm.
• Compiles data to develop operational reports detailing operational performance in each area of responsibility.

Administration

• Attends various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
• Types, compiles, and prepares reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Manages databases and filing systems.
• Prepares work reports, progress reports and time sheets.

Financial and Budget Control

• Prepares annual departmental budgets (operational & manpower) Manage and maintain approved budget.
• Provides input into the CAPEX budget for the business.
• Releases purchase and CAPEX requisitions
• Controls departmental expenditure.

Closing Date: 05 September 2025

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5055