Poultry Meat Inspector – Namib Poultry

Job Description

Job Summary

Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is a fully integrated broiler production operation established in 2012 and situated 30 km north of Windhoek on the A1 Highway on the farm Klein Okapuka. Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer with the following vacancy available.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ante-mortem and post-mortem poultry meat inspections in accordance with applicable legislation, company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform carcass inspections at designated inspection points and ensure that defective or non-compliant products are identified, segregated and removed.
• Conduct daily pre-operational hygiene inspections of equipment, facilities and production areas.
• Perform on-line monitoring of poultry processing activities and product inspections against approved quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and final product quality against established specifications and customer requirements.
• Ensure that Quality Assurance checks are conducted accurately and at prescribed intervals.
• Verify compliance with approved quality standards throughout the processing operation.
• Test and evaluate incoming raw materials and finished products in accordance with defined quality requirements.
• Monitor product temperatures and verify that cold chain requirements are maintained throughout processing, storage, dispatch and distribution.
• Monitor the condition, hygiene status and temperature settings of delivery vehicles prior to loading.
• Conduct routine verification of measuring instruments, thermometers and scales.
• Identify product defects, contamination risks and quality deviations and take appropriate action in line with company procedures.
• Ensure process data, inspection findings, deviations and corrective actions are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Verify compliance with food safety, GMP, hygiene, Halaal and quality management system requirements.
• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures, protocols and company standards.
• Monitor personal hygiene practices of food handlers and production personnel and report deviations.
• Monitor housekeeping, cleaning and sanitation standards throughout the facility and report deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and company policies relating to poultry meat inspection and food safety.
• Escalate food safety, animal health, quality and regulatory concerns to management without delay.
• Participate in internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections as required.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits and investigations.
• Complete and maintain all inspection records, checklists, logs and quality documentation accurately and timeously.
• Record process data and ensure remedial or corrective actions are implemented where required.
• Compile accurate daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports.
• Maintain traceability and compliance documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Report quality trends, recurring non-conformances and food safety concerns to management.
• Liaise effectively with production personnel, supervisors, management, auditors and regulatory authorities regarding inspection findings and compliance matters.
• Communicate quality concerns, food safety risks and corrective action requirements in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality assurance teams to ensure achievement of food safety and quality objectives.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by management in support of departmental and operational objectives.
• Provide support during audits, investigations, incidents, new product trials and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• PME / PMI certificate in Abattoir Hygiene and Poultry Meat Inspection.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience as a Quality Controller in a high-throughput poultry processing facility.
• Extensive knowledge of poultry meat inspection, food safety and quality assurance systems.
• Sound understanding of Halaal requirements, GMPs, hygiene standards and applicable legislation.
• Namibian citizen or eligible for a Work Permit and/or Permanent Residence.
• Fluent in written and Spoken English; being bilingual will be an added advantage.
• Willing and able to work alternating shifts /overtime, alternating weekends, and on Public Holidays as and when required.
• Fully computer literate.

How to Apply

Apply online: https://namibpoultry.simplify.hr/Vacancy/Apply/bqowls

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

REF Code: 2026