Barend Petrus Pretorius
General Manager
Vryheid
Summary
Seasoned General Manager with a robust background in agriculture and production, notably at Ithuba Maize Products CC. Excelled in operations management and team leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a positive work environment. Proven track record in strategic planning and problem-solving, achieving significant performance improvements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Ithuba Maize Products CC
03.2017 - Current
- Overseeing production and supply chain operations.
- Managing maintenance and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Supervising floor workers and ensuring safety standards
Contractor
Silicon Smelters
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff observance of important safety protocols.
- Production of charcoal for Silicon Smelters.
- Bulk delivery of approximately 500 tons per month.
Farmer
Pieter Hoogenboezem
01.1994 - 12.2005
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Managed a diverse team of farmworkers by providing clear direction on daily tasks while fostering a positive work environment.
- Livestock farming with approximately 400 cattle (Bovelder breed).
- Crop farming using pivot irrigation for maize and peanuts.
- Seed potato cultivation.
Farmer
Judge Olivier
01.1994 - 12.2005
- Livestock farming with 300 Bonsmara cattle.
- Artificial insemination of approximately 60 cows
Self-Employed Farmer
Self-Employed
01.1994 - 12.2005
- Crop Farming:
Irrigation for seed maize (Monsanto, Pannar), peanuts, wheat, and tobacco.
Tunnel farming with shade nets and drip irrigation for tomatoes, green peppers, and green beans.
Dryland farming of pumpkins and watermelons (approximately 60 hectares). - Livestock Farming:
Owned a herd of 100 Drakensberger cattle with artificial insemination for all cows.
Managed 200 sheep.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoër Landbouskool Kushké
Polokwane, South Africa 04.2001 -
N4 Diploma - Electrition
Ellisras College
Ellisras 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Staff supervision
Performance improvement
Goal setting
Strategic planning
Time management
Risk management
Problem solving
Timeline
General Manager
Ithuba Maize Products CC
03.2017 - Current
Contractor
Silicon Smelters
01.2006 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Hoër Landbouskool Kushké
04.2001 -
N4 Diploma - Electrition
Ellisras College
04.2001 -
Farmer
Pieter Hoogenboezem
01.1994 - 12.2005
Farmer
Judge Olivier
01.1994 - 12.2005
Self-Employed Farmer
Self-Employed
01.1994 - 12.2005
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