Gerald Khoza
Dedicated Livestock Production Technician with 5+ years experience in pig farming, swine management, and farm operations across South Africa, USA, and Luxembourg. Skilled in farrowing management, biosecurity protocols, herd health, artificial insemination, and team supervision. Proven track record of improving farrowing rates to 92% and reducing piglet mortality. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to animal welfare and quality assurance. Ready to relocate for the right opportunity.
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Dedicated Livestock Production Technician with 5+ years of hands-on experience in pig farming, swine management, and farm operations across South Africa, USA, and Luxembourg.
Skilled in farrowing management, biosecurity protocols, herd health monitoring, artificial insemination, feed management, and supervising farm teams. Achieved a 92% farrowing rate and reduced piglet mortality through attention to detail and data-driven decisions.
I am reliable, hardworking, and committed to animal welfare, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. I work well in teams, follow safety protocols strictly, and use MS Excel for production tracking and reporting.
Open to new opportunities and ready to relocate.
Experience
Swine Technician | Clemen's Family Farm | Luxembourg | 09/2025 - 05/2026
- Managed farrowing processes for 300+ sows, achieving 92% farrowing rate and 12.2 piglets weaned per sow
- Supervised and trained 18 farm staff to improve operational efficiency and animal handling standards
- Monitored ventilation systems, temperature, and humidity for 4 production units
- Conducted daily silo readings and reduced feed waste by 15%
- Enforced strict biosecurity protocols including disinfection and visitor control
- Collected and analyzed production data weekly using MS Excel
Junior Farrowing Manager | Number Two Piggeries (Pty) Ltd | Bergville, South Africa | 07/2024 - 03/2025
- Monitored sow performance, farrowing processes, and piglet health
- Supervised, trained, and managed farm staff to ensure operational efficiency
- Oversaw feed receiving and managed ventilation systems for optimal housing
- Enforced strict biosecurity measures and supported weekly shipping targets
Gilt Development Unit Manager & AI Assistant | Department of Agriculture | Mpumalanga, South Africa | 12/2023 - 07/2024
- Selected and managed 150+ gilts for breeding readiness, improving conception rates by 12%
- Conducted heat checks and supported Artificial Insemination for 50+ sows monthly
- Administered medications, vaccines, and feeding calibrations for 200+ head
- Supervised 4 workers and maintained accurate breeding and health records
Animal Care & Husbandry | MG Swine Management LLC | United States of America | 08/2022 - 08/2023
- Provided daily care for 500+ pigs including feeding, watering, and health monitoring
- Administered medications and vaccines as per veterinary schedule
- Supported breeding programs and farrowing processes for 80+ sows per cycle
- Maintained pens and equipment to meet biosecurity standards
Education
Farming Management: Agriculture
Majuba TVET College | Newcastle, South Africa
