Assistant Research and Development Manager - Astral Foods
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate
Assistant Research and Development Manager
- Astral Foods
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To assist the Research and Development Manager on delivering quality research through the planning and execution of broiler and breeder trials, to aid in the advancement of Astral's strategic goals.
Role contribution to Organisational StrategyAligned with Astral's focus on operational efficiency, this role supports broiler trial innovations and precise data analysis to enhance broiler performance and methodologies. By ensuring bio‑security and optimising trial processes, the position contributes to the company's strategy of being the best‑cost integrated poultry producer.
Role Responsibilities- Assist in designing and planning research trials to optimise broiler and breeder performance.
- Coordinate and execute fieldwork for research trials, ensuring operational excellence.
- Manage and analyse trial data to provide actionable insights.
- Ensure compliance with bio‑security and health management.
- The daily operational management of the research facility.
- Bachelor's in Animal Science or Poultry Science.
- Honours or Master's degree - advantageous.
- Total minimum of 1 year work experience.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Research & Development.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in Agriculture & FMCG.
- Data analysis and statistical interpretation.
- Poultry nutrition and biosecurity.
- Regulatory compliance in poultry industry.
- Trial design and research methodologies.
Location:
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Published Date: 02 December 2025
Closing Date: 17 December 2025
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