Technical Nutritionist

Town: Windhoek
Category: Technical Nutritionist
Opened: 21 Jul 2025
Closing: 31 Jul 2025

An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position at Feedmaster (Pty) Ltd Windhoek.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Make cost effective product formulations; render technical support to technical advisors in regards with ruminant and
monogastric feed; maintain the ISO quality system, product development and publishing of technical articles. Assist
technical manager with registrations of new and updated products and raw materials.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage variety of wet chemistry analysis in support of NIR calibration maintenance.
  • Train feed mill personnel on quality control systems and provide technical advice and support.
  • Support and advising clients as well as support the Marketing Team.
  • Implement and maintain pricing policies to ensure agreed targets are met.
  • Keeping up to date nutritional development.
  • Ensure product formulation and parameters for existing and new products and initiate strategies for improvement/development of new products and services within quality and Food Safety Guidelines.
  • Initiate through personal expertise and on-going research new and improved techniques.
  • Assist with new products and services recommendations and initiatives within quality and food safety standards and requirements.
  • Initiate through personal expertise and on-going research new and improved techniques.
  • Research new market and business opportunities.
  • ISO and HACCP system implementation
  • Internal and external audits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

  • BSC Animal Science Degree (NQF6)
  • Three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience
  • Sound knowledge of Monogastric & Ruminant nutrition
  • Sound knowledge of animal feed laboratory practices
  • Feed formulation knowledge on Allix
  • Must be fluent in written and oral communication in English.
  • Namibian Citizen
  • Excellent mastering of the Microsoft office suite
  • Must have a valid Namibian driver’s license Code B

Feedmaster is an equal opportunity employer. Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply. The Company offers in return; a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related

CVs with full details can be forwarded to: E-mail: hr2@namibmills.com.na (not larger than 2MB).

Subject line for applications should be: FMTL19052025 – TECHNICAL NUTRITIONIST
(ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH THIS SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED)

It is imperative to note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  30 JULY 2025

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