Technical Services Manager

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision.

I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Technical Services Manager at I&J, Danger Point, Gansbaai**. The purpose of this role is to plan, manage and control all aspects of the Research & Development; Biosecurity, Hygiene, Compliance and Micro feed portfolios for I&J Aquaculture and direct the activities within the departments.

**Line Manager**: Operations Manager

**Job Specification**:
**Key Performance Areas**:
**Research and Development**
Manage all research projects aimed at improving efficiencies in the production areas namely:
Hatchery: Settlement, survival, broodstock conditioning, Broodstock genetics, Feeds
Grow on: Feed, Parasites control, water quality
Processing: Yield improvement, 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/ studies
Protect livestock against transmission of disease
Develop and implement standard operating procedures 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 all documentation i.e. procedures and checklists relating Biosecurity

**Hygiene**
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/ studies
Protect livestock against transmission of disease
Develop and implement standard operating procedures 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 all documentation i.e. procedures and checklists relating 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 & 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 KPD’s & 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
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