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Derek Christopher Van Zyl

Derek Christopher Van Zyl

Langebaan

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Farm worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Operating and maintenance on numerous vehicles and equipment and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Metering Technician

UMFA
08.2020 - 02.2025
  • Installing of new water meters and assisting with instalation on electrical meters.
  • Downloading and re programming of smart meters
  • Taking down readings and reporting of readings to management,
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.

Construction Site Manager

Tower Construction
09.2016 - 04.2020
  • Reduced costs for multiple projects, optimizing budgets through strategic material sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Minimized project disruptions due to unforeseen issues with proactive contingency planning efforts.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure quality standards were upheld throughout each phase of the construction process while minimizing potential hazards on-site as well as delays in progress timelines.
  • Delivered high-quality results, ensuring rigorous adherence to building codes and safety regulations on all sites.
  • Collaborated closely with architects and engineers during design and planning phases to ensure seamless integration of construction activities.

Operator Truck Driver

Railco
01.2008 - 08.2016
  • Developed expertise in operating various types of trucks, displaying versatility as an operator truck driver.
  • Maintained a safe driving record with consistent adherence to traffic laws and company safety policies.
  • Operate various earthmoving equipment mainly excavators, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, back actors, front end loaders and bell tele loggers.
  • Operated tractors with attachments, mainly being mowers, wagons, windrowers, and balers,
  • Maintaining and servicing of all vehicles and implements to assure smooth operating and also doing minor repairs to all vehicles and equipment used.
  • Performing various farm hand duties such as fence repairs, road construction, road repairs, irrigation installation and repairs, welding and fabrication work mainly arc welding and co2 welding,

Education

High School Diploma -

Balfour High
Balfour, South Africa
11-2001

Skills

  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Machinery operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Feeding livestock
  • Tractor operation
  • Farm equipment maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Physical stamina
  • Property maintenance
  • Fence construction

Fishing

I love fishing and recently started spear fishing and snorkling, 

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Metering Technician

UMFA
08.2020 - 02.2025

Construction Site Manager

Tower Construction
09.2016 - 04.2020

Operator Truck Driver

Railco
01.2008 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Balfour High

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