University of Zimbabwe
DUE: 23 MAY 2025
ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST
JOB SUMMARY
The position of animal nutritionist is chiefly to formulate least cost feed
formulations for different animal species from the available feed ingredients
and pass these on to the Feed Mill Supervisor for production. He/She will
also be required to liaise with customers and provide them with advice on
customised formulations to meet their requirements. The nutritionist will also
keep stock of the feed raw materials and make sure that the raw material
inventory is up to date.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities of the Animal Nutritionist will include, but are not
limited to:
- Evaluating the chemical and nutritional value of feed raw materials,
- Formulating effective least cost feeds that are competitive on the stock
feeds market - Liaising with producers and clients to understand their targets
and objectives, and thespecific needs of the market - Monitoring feed formulations in order to meet quality
performance and animal healthstandards - Providing advice on nutrition to farmers, other animal owners, veterinarians andgovernment bodies
- Rationalising animal feed manufacturing techniques
- Expanding existing ranges of animal food products and developing new ones
- Supporting commercial teams in producing and launching new products
- Carrying out sales and marketing strategies following the launch of a new product
- Balancing growing consumer interest in quality with the need to developing competitivelivestock feeds
- Maintaining expertise in nutritional trends and keeping up to date with regulatory changes
- Using software to formulate diets, conducting research and generating reports
- Investigating nutritional disorders and the safe storage of feeds,
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Sciences or equivalent Some experience in a similar position would be an advantage
- Advanced skills in MS Office
- Competences in FORMAT or any other feed formulation software
- Organizational and leadership abilities
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Problem-solving skills
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants will be required
to follow the following application procedure:
1. Completion of an application form through the following link:
https://forms.gle/zA5dTeeZW14YfPPZ8
2. After completing the Application Form on the above link, applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is 23 MAY 2025. The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore
men and women are equally encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Educating to Change Lives