Nico Van Niekerk
Farm Manager
Mbombela,Mpumalanga
Summary
Contact nr: 079 525 4045
Born 1986/12/02
Married with 2 daughters.
Dynamic Farm Manager with a proven track record at Elardia Farm(Daan Duvenage) Enhancing crop yield through precision agriculture and effective pest control.
Skilled in farm operations and performance management, I foster teamwork and drive results, ensuring optimal productivity while maintaining a safe working environment.
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Daan Duvenage
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
12.2018 - Current
- Managed daily agricultural operations, ensuring optimal crop health and yield quality.
- Supervised farm staff, fostering teamwork and enhancing productivity through effective communication.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational readiness.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure quality inputs at competitive prices.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, equipment maintenance, financial transactions.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals, and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers for harvest season.
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
- Implemented pest control programs to minimize crop damage while adhering to environmental regulations.
- Collaborated closely with agronomists to make informed decisions about nutrient management plans, and other vital aspects of crop production optimization.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Coordinated inventories of chemicals, plant nutrients and tools.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different orchards.
Thomas Tyres - Business Shareholder
Self - Thomas Tyres
10.2005 - 12.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Middelburg
Middelburg 11.2004
Skills
Crop management
Farm operations
Fertilizer application
Irrigation system
Pest control
Insecticides application
Precision agriculture
Crop inspection
Field scouting
Farm equipment operation
Equipment operation
Budget management
Record keeping
Managing operations
Overseeing employees
Performance management
Decision-making
Globalgap auditing
Timeline
Farm Manager
Daan Duvenage
12.2018 - Current
Thomas Tyres - Business Shareholder
Self - Thomas Tyres
10.2005 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Middelburg