Job Description

Quantum Foods is a diversified feeds and poultry business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets.Quantum Foods has a career opportunity at its Nova Feeds Division with the following vacancy: Animal Nutritionist/Scientist I - Ruminants. This position will be based in Paterson (Gqeberha, Eastern Cape). This position will mainly be responsible for providing technical support to dairy customers advising on nutrition and feed product choice.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Providing technical support to our dairy customers primarily on pasture-based systems through advising on nutrition, feed product choice and pasture management.
• Technical support and training of the sales team.
• Product development and application of current research and new technology in ruminant nutrition.
• Formulating new feeds as well as maintaining formulas of existing products on BESTMIX.
• Identification of and feasibility studies with alternative or additional raw materials.
• General support to all interdependent departments.
• Product registration.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• Relevant Agricultural degree
• Relevant Post-graduate degree in agriculture (e.g., M.Sc. Agric) would be advantageous.
• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar position in the dairy feed industry will be advantageous.
• Experience in ration formulation for dairy cows (experience of formulating with current CNCPS biology will be beneficial).
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft office.
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Pri.Sci.Nat. registration (SACNASP)

At Quantum Foods we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.APPLICATIONS:Interested candidates should register and apply online with a comprehensive CV and cover message.CLOSING DATE:27 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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