BAFANA KNOWLEGDE LANGA
Kamhlushwa
Summary
Organized farmer with extensive farm management experience and strong initiative. Proven ability to oversee farm production efficiently while managing administrative tasks within budget and deadlines. Skilled in crop management, including macadamia, sugar cane, bananas, mangos, and citrus, with a focus on maintaining accurate production records. Currently pursuing junior or mid management opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm manager intern
Recruit Agri
Mbombela
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw macadamia, Citrus and avocado crop production, ensuring adherence to best practices and sustainability standards.
- Implemented pest control measures such as operating tractor sprayers to maintain crop health and protect yields.
- Managed daily farm operations and coordinated staff activities for efficiency on multiple farms.
- Maintained equipment and facilities, ensuring safe and effective functioning at all times.
Farming supervisor
Grey van investment pty ltd
komatipoort
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Took charge alongside irrigation Induna in installing irrigation systems for sugar cane and citrus orchards.
- Scouting for citrus pest control
- Took charge alongside indunas in citrus and sugar cane field establishment.
- Managed daily farming operations and maintained crop health standards.
- Implemented pest control measures to protect crops from infestations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Supervised a Banana pack-house ensuring adherence to quality grading and packing under Lebombo growers association standards.
- Operated tractor trailer to transport goods across farm routes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Teacher’s assistant (EA)
Mntimandze secondary School
Kamhlushwa
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported students with learning activities and individual academic needs.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
General worker
Msekelave Electrical
Mbombela
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Assisted electricians with installations and repairs of electrical systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas and warehouses.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely during projects.
Education
Diploma in Agriculture plant Production - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Mpumalanga
MpumalangaElectrical Engineering Nated Course - Electrical Engineering N2,N3
Gert Sibande FET College
Gert Sibande RegionMatric Certificate -
Mntimandze Sec School
KamhlushwaSkills
- Crop production techniques
- Crop management
- Citrus crop management
- Fruit crop management
- Tropical crop management
- Sustainable farming practices
- Soil management techniques
- Irrigation system management
- Integrated pest management
- Harvesting techniques (Macadamia, citrus, mangoes and sugar cane )
- Farm operations knowledge
- Knowledge of farm management
- Agricultural machinery operation ( tractor sprayer, Mulching with tractor,TLB operation, Tractor with trailer operation )
- Chemical application
- Equipment maintenance
- Fencing installation
- Loader operation
- Material handling
- Deadline management
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Numerical skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Word
- Knowledge of PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Outlook
- Report writing
- Technical writing
- Presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Passion for plants
- Analytical skills
- Numerical skills
Drivers License - Code
10 (C1)
Personal Information
Languages
- English
- IsiZulu
- Siswati
- Tsonga/Shangan
- Portuguese (intermediate/learning process)
Certification
- ready steady work certificate ( Citrus academy)
- operational planning (TAP)
- Intermediate Microsoft excel (TAP)
- Couching for business managers (TAP)
- Change management (TAP)
- Basic Microsoft Excel (Tap)
Languages
English, Siswati
First Language
Isizulu
Proficient
C2
Shangan/Tsonga
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Social media
- Facebook: Bafana Langa
- Linked in : Bafana Langa
Timeline
Farm manager intern
Recruit Agri
01.2026 - Current
Farming supervisor
Grey van investment pty ltd
01.2024 - 12.2025
Teacher’s assistant (EA)
Mntimandze secondary School
03.2022 - 09.2022
General worker
Msekelave Electrical
02.2020 - 12.2021
Diploma in Agriculture plant Production - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Mpumalanga
Electrical Engineering Nated Course - Electrical Engineering N2,N3
Gert Sibande FET College
Matric Certificate -
Mntimandze Sec School