Kasi Prime Butchery — Operations Plan
Meat will be sourced exclusively from licensed abattoirs and distributors regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development under the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000). The supply chain strategy prioritises freshness, cost efficiency, and supply reliability through…
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Operations Plan
Meat will be sourced exclusively from licensed abattoirs and distributors regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development under the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000). The supply chain strategy prioritises freshness, cost efficiency, and supply reliability through…
Supply Chain Management
Meat will be sourced exclusively from licensed abattoirs and distributors regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development under the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000). The supply chain strategy prioritises freshness, cost efficiency, and supply reliability through a multi-supplier approach.
Primary beef and lamb supply will come from Gauteng-based abattoirs offering next-day delivery of carcass and primal cuts. Chicken will be sourced from major poultry processors at wholesale rates, with a minimum of two approved suppliers to ensure continuity. Pork will be procured through certified pork suppliers, with particular attention to the cold-chain given pork’s sensitivity to temperature variation. All suppliers must provide certificates of compliance, and every delivery will be temperature-checked on arrival.
Cold Chain Protocol
Cold-chain integrity is the foundation of both food safety and profitability (since spoilage directly erodes margin). Kasi Prime Butchery will implement a comprehensive cold-chain protocol covering every point from receiving dock to customer hand-off. Receiving temperatures must not exceed 4°C for fresh meat and -18°C for frozen products. The walk-in cold room will be maintained at 0–2°C with digital temperature monitoring and SMS alerts for any deviation. Display counter temperatures will be maintained at 2–4°C and checked hourly. A backup generator will provide uninterrupted cold-chain protection during load-shedding, with automatic switchover within 30 seconds of power loss.
Waste Management & Shrinkage Control
Meat shrinkage and waste represent one of the biggest threats to butchery profitability. Industry average waste rates of 3–5% are common in poorly managed operations. Kasi Prime targets a maximum waste rate of 2% through several mechanisms: daily production planning aligned to sales forecasts rather than maximum capacity, a first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory system with date labelling, afternoon markdowns on products approaching their sell-by window, strategic use of trim and offcuts in boerewors production and mince, and relationships with pet food manufacturers for any remaining waste.
Staffing Plan
The staffing plan is designed for operational efficiency while maintaining the high service standards that township customers expect. Each role is critical — there is no fat in this structure.
| Position | Number | Monthly Salary | Annual Cost | Key Responsibilities |
| Store Manager | 1 | R18,000 | R216,000 | P&L ownership, supplier relations, staff management |
| Head Butcher | 1 | R15,000 | R180,000 | Cutting, portioning, quality control, training |
| Assistant Butcher | 1 | R10,000 | R120,000 | Cutting support, braai pack assembly |
| Sales Assistants | 2 | R7,500 each | R180,000 | Customer service, counter sales, display |
| Braai Pack Specialist | 1 | R8,500 | R102,000 | Pack assembly, marination, display |
| Cleaner/General Worker | 1 | R5,500 | R66,000 | Hygiene, cleaning, stock movement |
| Security Guard | 1 | Outsourced | R48,000 | Premises security, cash protection |
| TOTAL | 8 | R72,000/month | R912,000 | — |
Equipment Register
| Equipment | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total | Lifespan |
| Walk-in cold room (15m²) | 1 | R220,000 | R220,000 | 15 years |
| Curved glass display counter (3m) | 1 | R180,000 | R180,000 | 10 years |
| Meat band saw | 1 | R45,000 | R45,000 | 8 years |
| Commercial mincer | 1 | R35,000 | R35,000 | 8 years |
| Meat slicer | 1 | R25,000 | R25,000 | 8 years |
| Digital platform scale | 2 | R8,000 | R16,000 | 5 years |
| Vacuum sealer | 1 | R12,000 | R12,000 | 5 years |
| Stainless steel prep tables | 3 | R6,000 | R18,000 | 10 years |
| Backup generator (8kVA) | 1 | R65,000 | R65,000 | 10 years |
| POS system + card terminal | 1 | R45,000 | R45,000 | 5 years |
| CCTV system (8 cameras) | 1 | R25,000 | R25,000 | 5 years |
| Chest freezer (500L) | 2 | R8,000 | R16,000 | 8 years |
| Delivery vehicle (used bakkie) | 0 | Lease later | R0 | — |
| TOTAL EQUIPMENT | — | — | R702,000 | — |
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