Poultry Men & Security Guard

Vaimar Farms Limited • Full-time • Lusaka, Zambia • 6h ago

About Us:

Vaimar Farms Limited is a growing agricultural enterprise dedicated to high-quality egg production.In line with the upcoming reopening and optimization of our rearing farm facilities, we are seeking dedicated, disciplined, and reliable personnel to join our livestock production and security teams.

POSITION 1: POULTRY MEN (4 VACANCIES)

Job Purpose:

To provide day-to-day operational care, feeding, and monitoring of birds within our rearing facilities, ensuring optimal flock health, growth targets, and strict biosecurity compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Flock Care: Administer daily feed, clean water, and prescribed medications/vaccinations strictly according to farm schedules and management directives.
Environmental Control: Monitor and adjust poultry house ventilation curtains, lighting schedules, and feeding lines to maintain ideal conditions for chickens in the rearing stage.
Biosecurity Enforcement: Always maintain strict biosecurity standards, including the consistent use of footbaths, attire changes, and facility sanitization to prevent disease.
On-Site Vigilance: Participate in rotational shifts, including evening and weekend monitoring, to ensure 24/7 bird welfare and comfort.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum of a Grade 9 or Grade 12 School Certificate.
Practical hands-on experience handling commercial poultry (broilers, layers, or rearing stock) is highly preferred.
Prior technical training or practical attachments at a recognized agricultural facility is a major advantage.
Exceptional reliability, fitness to perform physical farm Labour, and willingness to live on-site in provided farm quarters.

POSITION 2: SECURITY GUARD (1 VACANCY)

Job Purpose:

To safeguard Vaimar Farms' premises, assets, livestock, and personnel through constant surveillance, gate access control, and proactive risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Access Control: Manage the main farm entrance gate, verify identities, inspect incoming/outgoing vehicles, and maintain an accurate visitor logbook.
Patrols & Surveillance: Conduct regular day and night foot patrols across the farm perimeters, poultry houses, and equipment stores to detect and deter theft or trespassing.
Biosecurity Enforcement: Ensure all incoming vehicles pass through the tire disinfection bath and strictly enforce hand sanitizing and footbath protocols for all visitors at the main gate before entry.
Asset Protection: Secure valuable farm machinery, feed inventories, solar arrays, and infrastructure assets against vandalism or loss.
Incident Reporting: Immediately log and report any security breaches, suspicious movements, or property damage to the supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum of a Grade 9 or Grade 12 School Certificate.
Verified experience working as a security guard, preferably within a commercial agricultural, farm, or industrial setting.
Honest, alert, disciplined, and physically fit to perform proactive emergency response.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application letter, copies of their Green National Registration Card (NRC), and any past reference letters or certificates to:

Email: HR@vaimarfarmsltd.com

Subject Line: Application for [Specify Position: Poultry Man OR Security Guard] – [Your Name]

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 4th June 2026