Henre Van Heerden
Farm Mangaer
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated Poultry Farm Hand at Luwanre Poultry, skilled in livestock management and equipment maintenance. Achieved significant crop loss reduction through vigilant pest monitoring and effective treatments. Known for dependability and strong problem-solving abilities, contributing to enhanced farm productivity and animal welfare. Proficient in tractor operation and animal husbandry practices.With Code 10 License.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Poultry Farm Hand
Luwanre Poultry
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
- Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Coordinated with local markets to sell farm produce, expanding farm's reach and customer base.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for Cattle and Poultry livestock.
- Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
Education
Diploma - Farm Manager
Hygro Agriculture College
Delmas, South Africa02-2026
High School Diploma -
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
Pretoria, South Africa12-2025
Skills
Livestock care
Feeding livestock
Feed distribution
Equipment repair and maintenance
Dependable and hardworking
Tractor operation
Tractor and implement operation
Equipment maintenance and repair
Fence construction
Livestock management
Gardening and landscaping
Farm equipment and machinery
John deere equipment
Animal husbandry understanding
Animal care
Chemical application
Equipment management
Physical stamina
Livestock operations
Farm management
Animal breeding
Irrigation systems
Crop inspection
Milking
Safety management
Harvesting protocols
Time management
Problem-solving
Livestock handling
Water management
Crop irrigation
Yard maintenance
Fence repair
Basic carpentry
Certification
Operate a Tractor (Workshop) SAIOSH verified 5 CPD points
Timeline
Operate a Tractor (Workshop) SAIOSH verified 5 CPD points
02-2026
Harvesting Agri Crops Procedures (Certificate 116111)
02-2026
Monitor the operation and maintenance of irrigation, Systems (Certificate 116266)
02-2026
Utilize and perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks. on implements, equipment, and infrastructure(Certificate 116060)
02-2026
Implement animal health and biosecurity programs (Certificate 116308)
02-2026
Apply Safety and Health Procedures (Certificate 115186)
02-2026
Handling of Agro Chemicals (Certificate 116163)
02-2026
Poultry Farm Hand
Luwanre Poultry
01.2023 - Current
Diploma - Farm Manager
Hygro Agriculture College
High School Diploma -
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool