Lize-Mari van Schoor
Heidelberg
Summary
Highly motivated farm manager experienced in overseeing farm operations, staff management, animal care and quality control. Known for being precise, thorough, reliable and hardworking, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges. I take pride in leading teams effectively, ensuring the wellbeing of animals, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring the overall site runs efficiently and professionally.
Overview
2
2
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
GGP Farm Manager
Aviagen South Africa
Heidelberg (Gauteng), South Africa
01.2017 - Current
- Staff and timesheet management
- Budget management
- Planning and operational management
- Imports of live poultry
- Manage administrative tasks for efficient operations
- Process orders and invoices accurately
- Vaccination and monitoring implementation
- Quarantine master
- Timely ordering of feed, equipment, vaccines etc.
- Feed adjustments and bird management
- Bird welfare inspector
- Management of health and safety on the farms
- Achieved Manager of the year award 5 times during management career
- Awarded the Aviagen Above and Beyond international award in 2026 for going the extra mile
Quality Control Manager
GGP poultry farm
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 20-Key Implementation
- Biosecurity audits
- Chicken transfers and depletions
- Data collection, analysis and management
- Employee training
- Evaluation, refining and writing of new standard operating procedures
- Grading (French and Scale)
- Involved in bird imports and placement
- Poultry welfare auditor and inspector
- Vaccination audits
Trainee Manager
GGP poultry farm
01.2015 - 01.2016
Archiving assistant
BKS Consulting Engineers
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Safety
SAMTRAC Basic
NOSA01-2026
Bachelor of Science Honours - Wildlife Management
University of Pretoria
01-2014
Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Animal Science
University of Pretoria
01-2013
MATRICULATION - English (2nd language), Afrikaans (1st language), Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Physiology, Geography
Hoërskool Eldoraigne
01-2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office level 3
- Reliability
- Detail orientated
- High Standards
- Accountability
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8902010106085
- Age: 37
Timeline
GGP Farm Manager
Aviagen South Africa
01.2017 - Current
Quality Control Manager
GGP poultry farm
01.2016 - 01.2017
Trainee Manager
GGP poultry farm
01.2015 - 01.2016
Archiving assistant
BKS Consulting Engineers
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Safety
SAMTRAC Basic
Bachelor of Science Honours - Wildlife Management
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Animal Science
University of Pretoria
MATRICULATION - English (2nd language), Afrikaans (1st language), Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Physiology, Geography
Hoërskool Eldoraigne