Overview
Technical Services Manager Jobs in Emalahleni, Eastern Cape, South Africa at AVI Limited
Title: Technical Services Manager
Company: AVI Limited
Location: Emalahleni, Eastern Cape, South Africa
At I&J, part of AVI, we combine close to 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.
Why Join I&J?
- Industry Leader: Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
- Sustainability Focused: Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
- Community Impact: Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.
Unlock Your Potential! We’re looking for a passionate TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER to join our I&J Aquaculture unit in Gansbaai.. In this role, you will plan, manage and control all aspects of the Research and Development; Biosecurity, Hygiene, Compliance and Micro feed portfolios for I&J Aquaculture and direct the activities within the departments.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Operations Manager
- Direct Reports: 1
Key Areas Of Impact
Research and Development
- Manage all research projects aimed at improving efficiencies in the production areas namely:
- Hatchery: Settlement, survival, broodstock conditioning, broodstock genetics and feeds.
- Grow on: Feed, Parasites control and water quality.
- Processing: Yield improvement and grading.
- Assist managers with implementation of successful research improvements.
- To co-ordinate and assist with all research projects aimed at improving efficiencies at Walker Bay Canners.
- Development and testing of formulations that will ultimately become products.
Biosecurity
- Ensure measures are in place to protect against the entry and spread of diseases in abalone.
- Implement and run clinic trials on hygiene related scenarios and studies.
- Protect livestock against transmission of disease.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) for all employees to adhere to, related to hygiene and biosecurity.
- Develop, implement and maintain the ongoing effectiveness of the internal health surveillance programme, biosecurity program and manual.
- Undertaking measures, including adherence to relevant legislation, to minimise biosecurity risks resulting from business activities.
- Proactively engage with government on biosecurity issues.
- Manage investigations into biosecurity breach incidents.
- Manage and enforce mitigation strategies during biosecurity breach events such as Red Tide.
- Manage all external audits and training related to Biosecurity.
- Controlling and auditing of all documentation like procedures and checklists relating to Biosecurity.
Compliance
- Manage, enforce and track governmental permit conditions.
- Manage all internal and external sampling related to governmental permit conditions.
- Manage submission of required reports.
- Manage information preparation for all external audits including, but not limited to, ASC and Stock Inspections.
Micro Feed
- Manage the maintenance diatom and Ulvella mother cultures.
- Manage and enforce diatom and Ulvella seeding schedules.
- Manage and enforce HMP for Ulvella and Diatom culture areas.
- Ensuring high quality and sufficient quantity Ulvella racks and diatom bags are available for operational needs.
Implementation and management of Technical Services budgets
- Strategic budget planning.
- Budget implementation and assessments.
- Capital expenditure budgeting and motivations.
People Management
- Ensure and oversee efficient and effective people management.
- Manage staff performance by setting appropriate Key Performance Deliverables (KPD’s) and targets.
- Continually strive to up-skill and motivate staff through effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, performance improvement and the creation and implementation of individual development plans.
- Monitor the implementation of training needs.
- Ensuring all employees comply with company policies and procedures.
- Time management of staff.
- Discipline in case of unfavourable behaviour.
What It Takes To Succeed
- 5-10 years relevant experience is preferable
- Exposure to aquaculture, fishing or forestry industries would be an advantage
Qualifications & Certifications That Will Contribute To Your Success
- A Biological Science degree (Honours) or equivalent is required
Additional Requirements That Will Enhance Your Impact For Success
- Knowledge of the entire product chain
- Knowledge of financial processes
- Knowledge of HACCP or Aquaculture standards
