Poultry Unit Supervisor Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings – November 2026

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Category: Agriculture
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Poultry Unit Supervisor

Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Integrity | Growth | Excellence

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.

The company seeks a practical Poultry Unit Supervisor to manage poultry operations and maintain sound flock management, biosecurity, egg or poultry production records and daily poultry-house standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily feeding, watering, cleaning, flock observation and poultry handling.

• Monitor flock health, growth, mortality and production performance.

• Maintain poultry-house hygiene, ventilation, litter conditions and biosecurity.

• Maintain daily records of flock numbers, feed consumption, vaccination, mortality and production.

• Count and record eggs collected, separate cracked or damaged eggs and prepare a daily production handover report for the Storekeeper.

• Promptly report abnormal flock behaviour or signs of disease to the Veterinary Officer.

• Supervise poultry attendants and monitor feed and water wastage.

• Carry out routine checks and minor upkeep of poultry houses and equipment within one’s competence, and report major repair requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Certificate, Diploma or degree in Poultry Science, Animal Production, Agriculture or a related field.

• Practical experience in poultry production and flock management.

• Knowledge of poultry feeding, housing, hygiene, biosecurity and egg or meat production records.

• Ability to supervise workers and maintain accurate records.

General Employment and Operating Arrangements

1. 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.

2. General Farm Stock and Output

The Farm Storekeeper maintains physical custody of eggs, saleable farm products and general farm supplies.

The Farm Accountant / Administration Officer manages stock documentation, verifies stock movements and signs stock-release records within delegated authority.

3. Maintenance

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

4. General Staffing

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

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.

3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

4. Details of relevant practical experience.

5. Professional references, where applicable.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted by email using the details below:

Application Email: info@davintonholdings.com

Email Subject: Application – Poultry Unit Supervisor – Kahama

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Davinton Holdings Company Limited

Davinton Holdings Company Limited is undertaking agricultural development projects in Tanzania, including a sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and an integrated mixed farming project at Kahama. The mixed farming project will combine cattle, goats, poultry and pig production with crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.