Jacques Pretorius

Experienced Farm Manager and Red Seal Electrician with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in farm operations, infrastructure management and electrical installations. Proven ability to manage staff, assets and multiple projects efficiently across South Africa. Strong leader with excellent problem-solving skills, a solid work ethic and a track record of improving productivity, maintaining infrastructure and ensuring smooth daily operations on farms and projects.

Farm & Project Manager - Self-Employed - South Africa

(2016-01)

Operating as a self-employed Farm & Project Manager providing industrial, commercial, farm and solar electrical services. Over the last 3 years, worked nationwide for CCD Projects, managing electrical installations, maintenance and project management across South Africa.

• Manage and lead teams on various projects and farm operations.
• Responsible for client liaison, site assessments, quotations, project planning, execution and completion.
• Ensure safety, quality workmanship and efficient use of resources on all projects.

Farm Manager - Kgona Investments (Pty) Ltd - South Africa

(2016-01 - 2015-12)

Managed farm operations, workforce and maintenance.

• Responsible for all electrical work, solar installations and water pumps.
• Managed production and sales of firewood.

Electrician / Farm Manager - Boesmanland Safaris - South Africa

(2012-03 - 2016-01)

• 3 Phase & Single Phase installations, transformers, motors (0.75kW – 75 +kW) and DB boards.
• Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on electrical networks and equipment.
• Install Ster-Delta boxes, Nist control panels and pump systems.
• Farm management, manage workers and company of all.

Electrical Manager (Owner) - Greatshift Trading - South Africa

(2010-01 - 2012-02)

• Managed electrical projects and teams.
• 3 Phase & Single Phase installations, DB boards, transformers and motors.
• Fault finding and maintenance on buildings and factories.
• Installation of Ster-Delta boxes and Nist control panels.

Electrical Manager (Partner) - Wena Electrical - Gauteng

(2008-01 - 2010-01)

• Managed electrical projects across Gauteng.
• Installations, maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
• 3 Phase & Single Phase DB boards, transformers, motors and control panels.

Electrical & Building Manager - Equisale 59 CC - South Africa

(2005-03 - 2007-12)

• Managed multiple building sites and all electrical installations.
• Daily site inspections and high standards of quality control.
• 3 Phase & Single Phase Phase installations, DB boards, transformers, motors and control panels.

Electrical Apprentice - Westerman Electrical - South Africa

(1999-07 - 2002-11)

Completed electrical apprenticeship with practical experience in installations, maintenance and fault finding.

• Worked on 3 Phase & Single Phase systems, transformers, motors and DB boards.

Matric - Pretoria West High School (1992 - 1992)

Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical - Westerman Electrical (1999 - 2002)