Pig Unit Supervisor

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited

INTEGRITY | GROWTH | EXCELLENCE

Duty / Project Station: Kahama, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Background

Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.

The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.

Davinton Holdings seeks a practical Pig Unit Supervisor to manage daily piggery operations and ensure proper herd management, feeding, breeding, farrowing, hygiene and production monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily feeding, watering, cleaning and handling of pigs.

• Monitor herd condition, growth, breeding, farrowing and piglet care.

• Ensure appropriate pig housing, sanitation, ventilation and animal welfare.

• Maintain records of pig numbers, births, deaths, breeding, treatments, feed consumption and sales.

• Identify and promptly report sick or injured animals to the Veterinary Officer.

• Monitor feed consumption and minimise wastage.

• Supervise pig-unit attendants and ensure farm procedures are followed.

• Carry out routine checks and minor upkeep of pig housing and basic equipment within competence; report major repairs.

Qualifications and experience

• Certificate, Diploma or degree in Animal Production, Livestock Management, Agriculture or a related field.

• Practical experience in pig production and piggery management.

• Knowledge of pig feeding, breeding, farrowing, piglet care, housing and hygiene.

• Ability to supervise workers and maintain accurate livestock records.

General employment & operating arrangements

• Livestock units: The Cattle & Goat, Poultry and Pig Unit Supervisors manage daily activities within their respective units. The Veterinary Officer retains professional responsibility for veterinary decisions and animal-health programmes.

• Maintenance: Each unit supervisor undertakes routine checks and minor upkeep within competence. Specialised or major maintenance will be outsourced when required; no permanent Farm Maintenance Technician is being recruited initially.

• General staffing: Farm attendants and labourers will be engaged according to actual workload and operational requirements and are not included as separate fixed vacancies in this advert.

• An updated CV.

  
  
  
• A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
  
  
• Details of relevant practical experience.
  
  
• Professional references where applicable.