ProPoultry Community Project — Management and Human Resources
The operational management structure is designed for lean, accountable leadership with clear reporting lines. The General Manager, drawn from the founding members, will have overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and will report to the Board of Directors. Functional leads in finance, operations,…
Section 7 · Business Plan
Management and Human Resources
The operational management structure is designed for lean, accountable leadership with clear reporting lines. The General Manager, drawn from the founding members, will have overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and will report to the Board of Directors. Functional leads in finance, operations,…
7.1 Management Team
The operational management structure is designed for lean, accountable leadership with clear reporting lines. The General Manager, drawn from the founding members, will have overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and will report to the Board of Directors. Functional leads in finance, operations, sales, quality and production will report to the General Manager.
The founding members collectively bring over 20 years of commitment to the ProPoultry vision, practical experience in small-scale poultry operations, and established community relationships that will be instrumental in market development. To supplement internal capabilities, the Company will engage the following external professional support: a consulting chartered accountant for monthly management accounts preparation and annual financial statements; a consulting veterinarian with poultry expertise for quarterly flock health audits; an agricultural extension officer from DALRRD for technical production guidance; and a legal advisor for commercial contract review and regulatory compliance.
7.2 Staffing Plan and Budget
| Position | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 5 | Monthly Salary (Yr 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R18,000 |
| Finance & Administration Officer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R12,000 |
| Operations Supervisor | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | R10,000 |
| Sales & Marketing Officer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R10,000 |
| Quality Control Officer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R9,000 |
| Disease Prevention & Biosecurity Officer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R9,000 |
| Nutrition & Feeding Officer | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | R7,500 |
| Poultry House Attendants | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | R5,500 |
| Packaging, Grading & Cold Room Staff | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | R5,500 |
| Drivers / Distribution Officers | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | R6,500 |
| Security Officers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | R5,000 |
| General Assistants / Cleaners | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | R4,500 |
| TOTAL HEADCOUNT | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | |
| Total Monthly Payroll | R148,000 | ||||
| Total Annual Payroll (incl. UIF, SDL) | R1,776,000 |
7.3 Skills Development and Training
A comprehensive skills development programme will be implemented in partnership with AgriSETA, SAPA, SEDA and DALRRD. The programme addresses the identified skills gaps within the founding team and production staff, and is designed to build the internal capabilities required for sustainable commercial operations.
| Training Programme | Target Audience | Duration | Provider | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Husbandry & Disease Management | All production staff | 5 days | SAPA / AgriSETA | R35,000 |
| HACCP & Food Safety Management | All staff | 3 days | SABS / NRCS | R25,000 |
| Financial Management & Bookkeeping | Management team | 5 days | SEDA | R20,000 |
| Business Management & Entrepreneurship | Founding members | 10 days | SEDA / University | R30,000 |
| Occupational Health & Safety | All staff | 2 days | Accredited OHS provider | R15,000 |
| First Aid (Level 1) | Selected staff (6) | 2 days | Accredited provider | R10,000 |
| Computer Literacy & ICT | Admin and management | 3 days | Local college | R8,000 |
| Leadership & Team Building | Management team | 2 days | External facilitator | R7,000 |
Total Year 1 training investment: R150,000. From Year 3 onwards, annual training expenditure is budgeted at R80,000 to cover refresher courses, new staff induction and continuous professional development.
7.4 Remuneration and Retention
ProPoultry’s remuneration policy is designed to attract and retain competent staff in a competitive rural labour market. Key elements include: base salaries benchmarked at the 50th percentile for agricultural operations in North West Province; annual salary increases at CPI + 1.5% (approximately 7% per annum) to ensure real wage growth; performance-based bonuses linked to production efficiency, sales targets and quality metrics (from Year 2); a provident fund contribution of 5% of basic salary (from Year 3); 15 days’ annual leave, 30 days’ sick leave and 4 months’ maternity leave in compliance with the BCEA; and a staff egg purchase scheme at cost price.
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