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Lindani Msane

Empangeni

Summary

Animal Technician with proven expertise at Zishingishane Confluence Farm, excelling in livestock management and health monitoring. Skilled in branding and castration procedures, I effectively supervise (Work intergrated Learning) WIL students, enhancing their practical training. Strong communicator, adept at coordinating farm operations and implementing solutions to improve animal welfare and productivity.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Technician

Zishingishane Confluence Farm
05.2024 - Current
  • Report daily to the farm manager to receive operational duties and oversee the health and management of 160+ cattle, 75 sheep, and over 200 goats.
  • Performe essential livestock procedures, including branding and castration, ensuring animal welfare standards were maintained.
  • Supervise and guide an average of three Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) students, providing practical training and daily task coordination.
  • Assist in planting of yellow maize used as feed
  • Assist in greenhouse establishment on the farm

Student Intern

Cedara College of Agriculture
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Reported to the farm supervisor daily to receive practical tasks and responsibilities related to animal care and farm management.
  • Communicated effectively with farm staff and veterinarians, and applied feedback to improve livestock handling and farm operations.
  • Identified on-farm challenges such as feed shortages or health concerns, and collaborated with the team to implement workable solutions.
  • Maintained and organized livestock records, feeding schedules, and health treatment logs using spreadsheets and farm documentation systems

Education

Advanced Diploma in Animal Production -

Mangosuthu Universty of Technology
Durban, South Africa
04-2026

Diploma in Animal Production -

Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
Empangeni, South Africa
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Richem Secondary School
Empangeni, South Africa
01-2019

Skills

  • Livestock Handling & Management
  • Animal Health Monitoring
  • Branding & Castration Procedures
  • Multi-species Herd Management (Cattle, Sheep, Goats)
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Mentorship
  • Recordkeeping & Farm Data Management
  • Daily Farm Operations Planning
  • Communication & Coordination with Farm Staff

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Isizulu
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Animal Technician

Zishingishane Confluence Farm
05.2024 - Current

Student Intern

Cedara College of Agriculture
02.2023 - 10.2023

Advanced Diploma in Animal Production -

Mangosuthu Universty of Technology

Diploma in Animal Production -

Owen Sithole College of Agriculture

High School Diploma -

Richem Secondary School

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