NKULULEKO NGIDI
Durban
Summary
Results-driven Animal Unit Manager with 13+ years’ experience in poultry and pig production, specializing in broiler breeder rearing, laying, and animal husbandry. Proven track record managing multi-house sites, improving flock uniformity, biosecurity, and production KPIs. Skilled in data-driven management, staff training, budget control, and vaccination programs. Currently managing Site R2 with 4 houses, overseeing 18-week rearing flocks and male management. Passionate about optimizing performance through best practice and accurate record-keeping.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager
Rainbow Farm
04.2026 - Current
- Support daily farm operations, flock management, and record-keeping for rearing and laying units.
- Assist with implementation of biosecurity, vaccination, and feed programs to maintain production targets.
- Monitor bird health, bodyweight, and uniformity; report variances to Farm Manager.
- Supervise and train farm staff on SOPs and animal welfare standards.
Animal Unit Manager
Ukulinga Research Farm – Fuze Institute
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Manage daily operations of poultry and livestock units, including planning, budget control, and staff supervision.
- Oversee vaccination programs, animal husbandry, and biosecurity compliance for research and production flocks.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting to support research objectives and farm profitability.
- Drive sales and marketing of livestock and products, improving client relationships.
- Train junior staff on best practice in animal handling, record-keeping, and health management.
Site Foreman – Rearing & Laying
National Chicks
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Supervised rearing and laying sites, managing flocks from day-old to 65 weeks.
- Implemented flock grading and uniformity programs, consistently achieving >85% uniformity at 18 weeks.
- Managed vaccination schedules and monitored flock health in coordination with veterinary team.
- Maintained accurate production records and submitted weekly/monthly reports to management.
General Supervisor – Piggery & Poultry
Sunrise Farms
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for both piggery and poultry units.
- Managed staff, feed programs, and record-keeping systems.
- Ensured compliance with animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
Animal Technician
Pro-Pig Development
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Supported animal husbandry, feed mixing, and data collection for breeding stock.
- Assisted with administration and production record-keeping.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01-2025
National Diploma - Agriculture: Animal Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01-2013
Matric - Grade 12
Vukuzakhe High School
01-2009
Skills
- Broiler Breeder Rearing & Laying Management
- Flock Health, Vaccination & Biosecurity Protocols
- Bodyweight Grading, Uniformity & Sexual Maturity Control
- Record Keeping, KPI Analysis & Reporting
- Staff Training & Supervision
- Budget Planning & Cost Control
- Feed Management & Feed Mixing
- Ventilation, Environment & Litter Management
- Animal Husbandry: Poultry & Pigs
- Sales, Marketing & Client Liaison
- Computer Literate: MS Excel
- Computer Literate: Word
- Computer Literate: farm management software
References
True, Mr. Gcina Mnyandu, Senior Technician, Ukulinga Research Farm, 083 588 1396, gcina.afri@gmail.com, Miss Phindile Molefe, Mentor & Assistant Manager, National Chicks, 071 261 0056, Miss Thembelihle Ngiba, Assistant Farm Manager, Pro Pig Development, 083 645 4434
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
Rainbow Farm
04.2026 - Current
Animal Unit Manager
Ukulinga Research Farm – Fuze Institute
11.2022 - 01.2026
Site Foreman – Rearing & Laying
National Chicks
05.2015 - 10.2022
General Supervisor – Piggery & Poultry
Sunrise Farms
12.2013 - 05.2015
Animal Technician
Pro-Pig Development
10.2012 - 02.2013
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Diploma - Agriculture: Animal Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Matric - Grade 12
Vukuzakhe High School