Anell Schalkwyk

• Provided guidance on GLOBALG.A.P., Natures Choice, Siza, Farming for the Future and other standards to farms supplying fruit and vegetables to local or export markets.
• Conducted AGriSeta funded training interventions across multiple farms for In2Food.
• Simplified implementation of Good Agricultural Practices for producers using first-hand industry knowledge.
• Established hygiene and ethical audit standards at farm and packhouse levels.
• Trained new farmworker in essential processes, including scouting, pest control, irrigation, and packing.
• Developed efficient flow processes for packing lines and planting operations.
• Maintained safe chemical and fertilizer protocols on farms to ensure compliance.
• Prepared documentation and quality systems for adherence to GLOBALG.A.P. food safety requirements.

Current Farms:

• Marlo Packhouse (MW de Wet en Seuns)/ Marlo Kwekery
• Elnotre Produkte
• Aden Boerdery
• Visage Boerdery
• Nakato Investment
• PM Boerdery
• Baobab Fruits (Pty)Ltd
• Garcini (Pty) Ltd T/A Minlo Mushrooms.
• Julika Boerdery
• Klein Sirkel Boerdery
• Plaas Waterval 18Pty Ltd
• Hydro Growth
• Alpha Boerdery

• Moderate/ Assessment of training done under AgriSeta initiatives as well as Private funding Initiatives.
• Conducted theoretical and practical training throughout growing periods in hydroponics.
• Maintained water quality standards and operated irrigation systems effectively.
• Applied crop fertilizers and nutrient solutions to optimize hydroponic production.
• Performed routine quality checks on crops to ensure superior output.
• Managed hygiene and food safety protocols to uphold industry standards.
• Maintained pesticide application equipment for efficient use.
• Harvested various vegetable crops, ensuring optimal yield and quality.
• Executed marketing strategies to promote harvested crops.

• Premiers’ office special project - facilitated as Moderator - ANIMAL PRODUCTION

• Coordinated farming-related training ventures as a local agent and project coordinator.
• Served as AgriSeta-funded training coordinator, managing program execution.
• Assessed training programs to ensure compliance with standards and objectives.

• Oversaw assessment and moderation of students in Computer Related skills training and office administration programs.
• Coordinated instructor duties and monitored workplace skills plans.
• Delivered presentations on skills development to private sector and government institutions.
• Implemented client care and aftercare plans, enhancing service quality.
• Controlled accreditation processes for organizational compliance.
• Administered training programs for unemployed individuals, focusing on life skills and computer operations.
• Developed business skills awareness initiatives, including AIDS counseling programs.
• Managed project coordination, formulating schedules, action plans, and training materials.

• Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization by promoting the importance of professional growth at all levels of staff hierarchy.
• Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, reducing time-to-productivity and improving employee satisfaction.
• Increased employee retention by implementing ongoing professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
• Developed engaging e-learning modules that allowed employees to access training materials remotely, increasing accessibility and convenience.
• Assessment and Moderating students (Office Administration, Computer related studies, Co-ordination of instructor’s duties, Workplace skills plan, Presentations on skills development to private sector, Tender to private and government institutions, Implementing Client care and after care plan, implement and control accreditation of organization)
• Oversee and implement Training of Unemployed, Life Skills Administration, Computer skills operations, Business Skills Aids awareness & Aids Counseling. Development & Planning for Development groups, Quality Policy Formulations
• Project co-ordination, managing and formulating time schedules & action plans, Course & training material formulation, Formulating Procedures, Fundraising, Correspondence with stakeholders, Handling Applications
• Skills Development policies and procedures, Public Relations
• Worked under contract for the Department of Labour for 16 years and Water affairs for 5 years

• Conduct Moderations and or Assessments of students trained via the AgriSeta funding initiative as well as Private funding initiatives.
• Premiers’ office special project - University of Limpopo - Moderator in Animal Production
• Conducted theoretical and practical training during growth stages of Plant Production and hydroponics systems.
• Maintained water quality standards and operated irrigation systems effectively.
• Applied fertilizers and nutrient solutions to optimize hydroponic crop production.
• Executed routine operations and performed quality checks on crops.
• Managed hygiene and food safety measures to ensure compliance.
• Maintained pesticide application equipment for operational efficiency.
• Harvested various vegetable crops for market distribution.
• Implemented environmental and biodiversity management practices to enhance sustainability.

• Managed direct export farming operations for melons and watermelons.
• Oversaw pack house management, ensuring efficient processing and quality control.
• Controlled irrigation systems to optimize water usage and crop yield.
• Managed fertilizer and chemical store to maintain compliance and safety standards.
• Develop and Implement Environmental Plan enhancing biodiversity.
• Served as consultant for Global Gap, Nature's Choice, and Farming for the Future and Field to Fork ( England/ Europa Export market).
• Established Farm Assurer Program to support producers in achieving certification.
• Developed sustainable agricultural practices to promote safe product growth.

• Coordinated regulatory requirement training programs for compliance across multiple sectors.
• Delivered training sessions on First Aid, forklift operation, and tractor maintenance.
• Conducted occupational health and safety workshops to enhance workplace safety awareness.
• Facilitated training on working at heights to ensure adherence to safety protocols.