Jurgens Hanekom
Agriculture
Koffiefontein
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Manager
Contractor For Petra Diamonds
02.2011 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments of current industry trends and competitor offerings, making strategic adjustments as needed to maintain competitive edge.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring and timely veterinary consultations.
- Implemented pest control programs to minimize crop damage while adhering to environmental regulations.
- Fostered positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Boosted overall profitability with effective budget management, cost reduction strategies, and market analysis.
- Streamlined communication between departments by implementing efficient reporting systems for accurate information sharing among teams.
- Collaborated closely with agronomists to make informed decisions about planting schedules, seed selection, nutrient management plans, and other vital aspects of crop production optimization.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Expanded farms customer base through targeted marketing efforts that showcased high quality of our products.
- Implemented pest control programs while adhering to environmental regulations.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Kept detailed records on livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
- Successfully negotiated with hunters and game capture to secure favorable terms for sale of farm animals.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Ensured high-quality produce by adhering to strict quality during meat processing.
- Planned hunting schedules.
- Led team of 4 unskilled farm personnel.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Branched farm out into new areas by adding tours, special events, and customer activities.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
- Used skills to grow new trees from seeds
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized guesthouses and hunting facilities.
- Game fence maintenance.
- Airstrip maintenance.
Small Scale Farmer of Sheep, Cattle + Lucerne
Owner
01.2005 - Current
- I am am 43 years old, married and have three children
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- Started my own fresh produce business in Koffiefontein in 2000. This business was sold in 2005 and bought my own small holding where I am still currently farming with sheep, cattle and lucerne.
- In 2011 I started working on Farm 733 as Farm Manager where I am still currently employed.
- Underwent a Professional Hunter Caurse at Noord-Kaap Beroepsjagskool in 2020
- Underwent Abattoir Skills Training as Red Meat Examiner in 2020, I finished the course but did not go through with the final examination because of the Covid Pandemic.
- Attached is all certificates I recieved through the years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoer Landbouskool Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal Freestate South Africa 01.1995 - 12.1999
Skills
Performance Management
Farm equipment operation
Farm Operations
Animal Nutrition
Self Motivation
Timeline
Farm Manager
Contractor For Petra Diamonds
02.2011 - Current
Small Scale Farmer of Sheep, Cattle + Lucerne
Owner
01.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoer Landbouskool Jacobsdal
01.1995 - 12.1999
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