Jurgens J. Hanekom
Durbanville
Summary
Livestock operations and trading professional combining farm management, sheep stud support, and commodity sales with business oversight. Adds value through breeding coordination, procurement, logistics planning, team support, and disciplined record keeping across agricultural and sales environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed Livestock and Commodity Trader
Self-Employed Livestock and Commodity Trader
Durbanville
01.2023 - Current
- Buy and sell livestock and agricultural commodities, negotiating with suppliers and buyers to secure favourable transactions.
- Coordinate transportation, logistics, and delivery arrangements.
- Manage an Île-de-France sheep stud, supporting breeding and flock development.
- Maintain business, cost, and profit records to monitor performance and support sound decisions.
- Manage day-to-day business operations independently.
Farm Manager
Harvest Farming / Yellowtail Trading 18 CC
Moorreesburg
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed sheep feedlot operations and coordinated daily farm activities.
- Oversaw livestock purchasing and sales, helping manage stock levels and trading activity.
- Supervised feed production and monitored feed inventory.
- Supported sheep stud operations and breeding programs.
- Coordinated staff and maintained efficient operations across farm functions.
Sales Manager
Stateside American Automotive
Durbanville
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Managed sales of vintage vehicles and automotive parts.
- Coordinated the import of vehicle parts from the United States and supported procurement.
- Prepared quotations, negotiated sales, and maintained client relationships.
- Oversaw inventory and stock control to meet customer demand.
- Developed markets for specialist automotive products.
Seasonal Farm Worker
Agricultural Farming
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Supported seasonal grain and potato production, harvesting, and field operations.
- Operated farm machinery and carried out manual agricultural work.
- Adapted to changing workloads and seasonal production requirements.
Cellar Assistant
Durbanville Hills Wine Estate
Durbanville
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Supported cellar operations and wine production.
- Added yeast during production and monitored pH and sugar levels.
- Loaded and off-loaded wine and cellar equipment.
- Assisted with quality control and general cellar duties.
Education
A-Levels - Livestock (Sheep)
Mamre Intensive Sheep Program
Bredasdorp, WC01-2019
Matric / Grade 12 -
HTS Drostdy
Worcester, South Africa01-2003
Skills
- Farm and livestock operations
- Sheep feedlot management
- Sheep stud and breeding operations
- Game breeding and genetic improvement
- Hunting operations
- Livestock buying and selling
- Feed production and stock management
- Logistics and transportation coordination
- Team supervision and workforce coordination
- Sales, negotiation, and client relations
- Procurement, importing, and inventory control
- Record keeping and cost tracking
- Business and operational decision-making
- Livestock procurement
Languages
English Fluent
Afrikaans Fluent
Timeline
Self-Employed Livestock and Commodity Trader
Self-Employed Livestock and Commodity Trader
01.2023 - Current
Farm Manager
Harvest Farming / Yellowtail Trading 18 CC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sales Manager
Stateside American Automotive
01.2008 - 01.2018
Seasonal Farm Worker
Agricultural Farming
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cellar Assistant
Durbanville Hills Wine Estate
01.2004 - 01.2007
A-Levels - Livestock (Sheep)
Mamre Intensive Sheep Program
Matric / Grade 12 -
HTS Drostdy