Jacobus Marthinus Erasmus

• Led team of 10 skilled and unskilled personnel on farm of 410 hectares.
• Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance.
• Kept detailed records on equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
• Completed structural upgrades such as borehole, electrical fencing and the building of roads around the marsh and fences.
• Implement and control deforestation of alien trees.
• Oversaw the maintenance of farm/earth moving machinery consisting of services, engine recons and spray painting.
• Performed continues repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.

• Maintained workshop activities consisting of a fleet of 100 heavy duty trucks in line with budget requirements.
• Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, prolonging the lifespan of machinery while reducing downtime due to repairs.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
• Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Managed and led a team of technicians for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
• Duties included the below:

Engine Assembly's

Routine maintenance

Electrical fault finding and repairs

Wheel bearings, brakes and clutch replacements

Air system and hydraulic repairs

Service trucks, trailers and tractors

Repair or replace body parts

• Develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives on a1000 hectare farm.
• Planned out and executed the below projects:

Building of two farm dams

Building closures for cattle and live stock

Install electric fencing

Establish and build roads

Deforestation of alien trees

• Managed day-to-day business operations for a fleet of 7 trucks.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
• Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

• Responsible for all trucks maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct a checklist of inspection procedures as per below:

Brakes

Steering

Transmissions

Engines and other parts of trucks.

• Routine maintenance on changing oil, batteries and lubricating equipment parts.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunction and to ensure they run smoothly.

• Set performance expectations for the operators team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Reduced manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
• Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Reviewed incoming materials against specifications.
• Rejected materials, components, and finished products and documented reasons.
• Performed continuous reviews of quality management system.
• Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.

• Oversaw safety of guests, employees and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
• Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget.
• Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.