Farm Manager - Saragossa - Emgwenya
(2024-09)
- Oversee pecan nut production, including planting, irrigation, harvesting, and pest management.
- Establish fire breaks to enhance safety measures.
- Execute conservation strategies and manage weed control effectively.
- Implement security measures and anti-poaching initiatives.
- Maintain and service all vehicles, tractors, and agricultural implements.
- Ensure the upkeep of all buildings and infrastructure on the farm.
- Conduct regular maintenance of roads, and fences.
Farm Manager - Ametis Guest Farm - Emgwenya
(2022-04 - 2024-08)
- Oversee maintenance operations, ensuring accuracy in basic electrical work, construction, carpentry, and plumbing.
- Manage farm personnel and address staff-related matters efficiently.
- Perform manual labour, operate heavy machinery (TLB), and supervise farming activities, including planting, landscaping, and gardening, while liaising with clients.
- Prepare and execute the burning of fire breaks.
- Accountable for budget management and the compilation of monthly reports.
- Conduct inventory assessments of tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and maintain effective communication with staff.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies and practices.
Self Employed - Meyersrust Farm Chickens - Vryheid
(2016-07 - 2022-03)
- Specialised in chicken farming, with a capacity of 2,500 broilers per week.
- Engaged in free-range pig farming, sheep farming, and feedlot operation.
- Specialise vegetable farming, focusing on green peppers, chillies, spinach and cabbage.
- Performed general farm maintenance and managed irrigation system pumps.
Project Manager - Working on fire - Vryheid/PMB
(2017-04 - 2019-08)
- Directed burn projects during the fire season, contributing significantly to a four-month period annually.
Sales Consultant - Bundu outdoor Centre - Vryheid
(2010-03 - 2016-08)
- Executed sales strategies for fishing tackle, outdoor and camping gear, 4x4 accessories, boating gear, and spares.
- Managed inventory ordering processes and stock control.
- Conducted thorough stock-taking to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Operations Manager - Timcor - Vryheid/Hlobane Area
(2003-01 - 2009-12)
- Oversaw all silviculture practices and harvesting operations to enhance efficiency.
- Managed logistics and coordinated timber and bark movements.
- Implemented fire protection operations to safeguard resources.
- Directed workshop and fleet management, optimising machinery costs and maintenance for fencing, water pumps, and construction.
- Developed operational plans and managed workforce training.
- Ensured compliance with FSC standards, and addressed wage distributions.
- Supervised stock control, and the capturing and issuing of consumables.
- Completed month-end reports and managed health and safety procedures.
- Oversaw human resources functions, conservation planning, and implementation for sustainability.
- Monitored attendance and daily operations, ensuring production, quality control, and standards.
- Maintained health and safety legal compliance for a workforce of up to 120 individuals, depending on the season.
Silviculture Contractor - Hlatini Forestry - Babanango
(2000-01 - 2002-12)
- Conducted comprehensive silviculture exercises and harvesting operations.
- Executed fire protection tasks and actively managed fire towers during critical periods.
- Participated in standby operations and developed effective operational plans.
- Oversaw training and management of labourers, ensuring compliance with FSC and ISO standards.
- Managed stock control and implemented conservation initiatives, providing oversight of attendance records and daily operations.
- Focused on production and quality control, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards for a labour force of 150 individuals, depending on the season.
