Poultry Farmer Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Plans, organises and performs farming operations to breed and raise poultry.
What does a Poultry Farmer do?
A Poultry Farmer plans, organises and carries out the day-to-day farming operations involved in breeding and raising poultry. The work requires coordinating production activities and maintaining a consistent approach to poultry farming from breeding through raising.
Specialisations
How to become a Poultry Farmer in South Africa
- Consider the Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer (SAQA ID 99027, NQF Level 5, 226 credits) as a relevant training pathway.
- Contact an accredited training provider to confirm current availability, admission requirements, learning arrangements and assessment requirements.
- Build practical experience in poultry farming and take on increasing responsibility for organising and carrying out production activities.
- Confirm the current qualification and provider details with SAQA or the relevant quality-assurance body before enrolling.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
Relevant education can help develop the knowledge needed for poultry production, while practical exposure is valuable for learning how to organise and carry out farming operations. Specialised roles such as Poultry Farm Foreman and Poultry Farm Production Supervisor may involve greater responsibility for coordinating poultry-farming activities.
Useful school subjects
- Agricultural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Business Studies
Skills that may help
- Planning and organisation
- Poultry breeding and raising
- Practical farming ability
- Responsibility and reliability
- Coordinating production activities