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Agricultural Management (Farm Manager)

Identity Number: 961***-****-*** Nationality: South African Languages: IsiZulu, isiXhosa, English & basic understanding in Afrikaans Driver’s License: Code 10 (with PrDP) Cell: +27-062-***-**** Email: adn9wq@r.postjobfree.com Address: 41 Molen Close, Levalia, George, Western Cape, 6529

As an Agricultural Farm Manager, over the course of my career and studies, my duties have included labour recruitment and management, administrative roles which include budgeting, farm record keeping labour wages and other documentation required for auditing purposes, implementation of health and safety protocols in accordance with the Health and Safety Act, providing proper knowledge with regards to spray regimes incorporated into IPM systems and ensuring proper pest and disease control through both biological and chemical control. Duties have also included the running of production, chemical and biological trials to better increase productivity, efficiency and profitability. A passionate worker who work both independently and within a group to achieve company goals and targets, good labour/people skills, works well under pressure, and has proven ability with working with a diverse group of people. Employment History Overview

Professional Horticulture Consulting (pty) Ltd

A leading berry producer of excellent quality, supplying berries and nursery plants both internationally and locally. Crop Protection/Hygiene Manager

November 2020 – Present

Role/Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the sprays of the Strawberry Nursery, Foundation and Nucleus Houses, Blueberries, Blackberries and Raspberries.

• Sprays of herbicide of the whole farm.

• Setting spray programs.

• Overseeing the mixing of chemicals according to the spray program.

• Record keeping of all sprays conducted.

• Keeping/updating stocks of all chemicals.

• Ensuring GLOBAL G.A.P standards are met with regards to spray regimes.

• Assisting with technical/monitoring jobs.

• Health and Safety Officer for Sprays and Chemical Department.

• Maintenance of spray equipment and implements.

• Labour coordination for daily spray tasks.

South African Breweries, Hop Farms (Ab-InBev)

A unique company with strong heritage, being the only producers of hops at 34 South of the equator and supplying South African Breweries directly, along with local and international home brewers. Interim Junior Farm Manager

July 2019 – September 2019

Role/Responsibilities:

• Execution of maintenance management of all farm assets and equipment, including irrigation and wirework maintenance.

• Management, recruitment, and co-ordination of large numbers of semi-skilled seasonal labour to achieve a high level of productivity.

• Collection and uploading of soil moisture probe data. Use of a computerized irrigation system to plan and execute scheduled irrigations based off the soil moisture probe data. Management of irrigation maintenance and operation.

• Ensure the control and use of budgeted goods and services with the aim of achieving economic utilization and maximum benefit. In-Service Farm Manager Trainee

August 2018 – July 2019

Role/Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the control and management of the required agronomic trails, which included testing of new chemicals/ planting densities.

• Assisted in the execution of capital projects such as procurement of farm assets as well as safety upgrades to farm machinery and equipment.

• Assisted in the implementation of the Voyager Plant Optimization which focuses on plant safety with regards to the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as environmental regulations, logistics, maintenance, and human resources.

• Assisted in the management, recruitment, and separation of large numbers of semi-skilled seasonal labourers to achieve high levels of productivity.

• Assisting in the preparation of the farm financial budget, ordering and use of budgeted goods and services. Profile

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• Collection and uploading of soil moisture probe data. Use of a computerized irrigation system to plan and execute scheduled irrigations based off the soil moisture probe data. Supervision of irrigation maintenance and operation.

• Supervision of maintenance required on all farm assets (e.g.: motor vehicles, tractors, and general hop equipment).

• Aiding the farm manager in administrative functions such as labour wages and keeping proper farming records.

• Management of administrative functions such as labour wages and keeping proper farming records. Addicted 2 Being Cool (A2BC)

An innovative clothing apparel line for the urban youth. Sales Representative

January 2015 – January 2016

Role/Responsibilities:

• Packaging and distribution of apparel.

• Direct selling of product to consumers through social media and personal interactions.

• Stock taking and record keeping.

Skills

• Excellent Communication: verbal and written

• Project Management

• Diversification and understanding

• Research and presentation

• Adaptability

• Management

• Problem-solving and attention to detail

• Great team player and ability to work

independently

High School – Matriculated

Carter High School: January 2010 – December 2014

References

Available on request.

Education

National Diploma in Agricultural Management

Nelson Mandela University: February 2016 – November 2020 Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management (Part-time) Nelson Mandela University: March 2021 – Present

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