Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
For more than 85 years, Big Dutchman has set the global benchmark in housing, feeding and climate-control technology for poultry and pig farming. Today we bring that heritage of meticulous German engineering to producers across South Africa and neighbouring countries, combining proven international R&D with on-the-ground expertise, rapid parts supply and multilingual technical support.
Why Big Dutchman?
Proven Performance
55 + years of local experience, 80 + years globally.
Precision Engineering
Meticulous German standards ensure long service life and low maintenance.
Productivity Gains
Automated feeding, ventilation and climate control cut labour costs and raise yields.
Animal Well-being First
Designs that keep birds and pigs healthy, stress-free and highly productive.
End-to-End Support
From turnkey buildings to data-driven farm management, our experts stay with you every step.
Data-Driven Management
Sensors and software link feeding, climate and output for faster, better decisions.
Latest News
Bringing customers together through knowledge, connection and collaboration. Big Dutchman Customer Day Big Dutchman South Africa recently welcomed a group of valued layer customers to its offices for an...
Nesca 2.0 poultry scale weighs directly in the nest Nesca Broiler breeder managers know the dilemma: how to keep an eye on weights without disturbing the birds unnecessarily – and without increasing the...
Smart scales EasyCheck They weigh quietly, they weigh steadily, they weigh accurately: modern poultry scales are more than just measuring devices. They are an early-warning system, help to optimise feed...
Recent Projects
Big Dutchman Southern Africa completed a 100,000-bird...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is proud to have been...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is currently busy with...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is currently busy with...
Our Products & Solutions
ZeusLED is a customised lighting concept that can evenly illuminate all areas of a poultry house. It is an exclusive brand product of the highest quality. Big Dutchman offers ZeusLED as a 1- or 2-channel...
Big Dutchman’s moisture-proof LED lamp offers you an attractive damp-proof lighting solution unique on the market. It enables you to enjoy up to 50% lower energy costs and service life of up to 50,000...
FlexLED eco is a small LED lamp whose output is similar to that of a 25-watt bulb. In addition to the standard version, we can also offer a transparent option. The installation process is the same as with...
As an improved version of the popular FlexLED tube lamp, this 2-channel lamp allows for switching between warm white, red light or mixed light. The addition of the red illumination comes with clear benefits...
Incredibly versatile, the FlexLED bulb is 0 to 100% dimmable and has a service life of 50,000 hours. It has low installation requirements and is installed in the same manner as all other Big Dutchman FlexLED...
FlexLED HO (high output) is another innovative and very flexible LED tube lamp. FlexLED HO is equipped with four times as many LEDs as FlexLED, with the corresponding increased light output. FlexLED HO...
Office Details
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday : 07:30 - 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed
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- Amalthea Road, Amalthea Precinct, Gosforth Park, Germiston 2094
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Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
Higher animal longevity & health
Health-centric housing, balanced feed and climate automation extend the productive lifespan of birds and pigs while reducing mortality.
Precision feed portion control
Automated weighing and dosing systems deliver exactly the right ration every time, boosting feed efficiency and cutting waste.
Bio-security & hygiene built in
Closed-system layouts, residue removal and smart airflow block pathogens and keep barns clean, safeguarding flock health and food safety.
Automated ventilation & climate stabilisation
Intelligent fans and sensors regulate temperature, humidity and fresh-air exchange around the clock, preventing heat stress and cold drafts.
Lower labour & energy costs
Integrated automation cuts manual tasks, while energy-efficient motors and smart controllers reduce electricity consumption for better margins.
