Petrus Visser
Swellendam
Summary
Technical advisor with 24 years' experience in the agricultural industry (South Africa). Areas of expertise in dairy, including consulting in product quality, animal nutrition on pasture & TMR systems. Excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with a strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Advisor and sales in new nutrition concepts and sales of Ahrhoff's product range
Ahrhoff Futtergut SA PTY(Ltd)
George
08.2019 - Current
- Technical & practical advice in dairy nutrition (minerals, vitamins & trace elements)
- On farm technics of analysis in order to improve feed conversions & efficiency (ROI)
- Expansion of clients & sales of Ahrhoff's product range
- Regular client visits & improvement of client relationships
- Representative in dairy farmers study groups, dairy farmers workshops & information events
- Training of junior technicians for Ahrhoff's in the field of ruminants & monogastrics
- Reports constitution for farm visits, budgets and planning purposes.
Sales representative for animal medication
Octavoscene PTY (Ltd)
Malmesbury
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Sales representative for ruminants & monogastrics medication
- Expansion of clients
- Provide clients with the correct product and correct treatment for any specific illness or disease
- Meet with local veterinarians and Octavoscene veterinarians on board to get the correct treatment of animals with a certain disease
- Scheduled regular veterinarian visits to a herd with our veterinarians on board.
Business manager representative in speciality premixes, feed additives and nursery feeding
4 Mix international PTY (Ltd)
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Technical advice feeding (ruminant nutrition)
- Sales of products
- Manufacturing of a calf milk replacer
- Ensure effective client relationships
- Ensure effective profitability of clients in terms of return on investment in our product range
- Help clients to maintain a high feed conversion
- Building business networks for the 4 Mix international product range.
Dairy Advisor representative
Parmalat South Africa PTY (Ltd)
Stellenbosch
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Advisory to improve milk quality & updated clients of market related information in regard with supply and demand
- Ensured food safety on 60 dairy farms and upholding state and regional laws by working with local health departments, and other law enforcement agencies
- Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests of 32 000 gallons of raw milk daily
- Ensured quality of raw milk by implementing food safety practices on dairy farms
- Updated daily logs detailing leads, contracts and producer visits
- Managed territory of 60 milk producers
- Entered producer information with accuracy and confidentiality
- Resolved producer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction
- Built long-term producer relationships and advised producers on raw milk quality, nutrition of dairy cows, breeding, pasture systems and milk pricing structures
- Developed reputation as an efficient advisor with high levels of accuracy
- Worked closely with management to plan new recruitment strategies
- Grew milk intake from territory 12% with effective recruitment techniques
- Planning and sponsorships of image building activities in order to expand milk supply to the company.
Field Services Controller
Dairy Belle South Africa PTY (Ltd)
Cape Town
10.2003 - 07.2006
- Ensured food safety on 25 dairy farms and upholding state and regional laws by working with local health departments, and other law enforcement agencies
- Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests on 17 000 gallons of raw milk intake daily.
- Updated daily logs detailing leads, contracts and producer visits
- Managed territory of 25 milk producers ensures that practical duties is being done correctly from calving, calf rearing, milking cows, feeding cows correctly around transitions periods and equipment operation out and in the milking parlour.
- Entered producer information with accuracy and confidentiality
- Resolved producer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction
- Built long-term producer relationships and advised producers on raw milk quality, breeding, and milk pricing structures
- Planning and sponsorships of image building activities in order to expand milk supply to the company.
Dairy manager
Eksteen Dairy Farm
Malmesbury
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Partnered successfully with milk buyer to produce high quality milk
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve healthy dairy herd
- Artificial insemination of dairy cows
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program
- Worked directly with chemical representatives, sire representatives, state veterinarians and laboratories to achieve by supplying a good quality of raw milk which is safe for human consumption
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Exceeded company objectives with a consistent somatic cell count below 400,000 and total bacterial count below 20,000.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Fed and watered over 600 Hollstein Freesian animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Operating tractors by planting crops for silage and pastures
Truck Driver/Tractor Driver/Front Loader Driver
Joyce's Dairy Farms
Malmesbury
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Drive Mercedes Benz 2628 16 speed split gearbox code 14 (EC) tractor trailer 20 cube tipper and Nissan CW45 code 14 (EC) 290hp truck Easton/Fuller 9speed gearbox milk tanker 7000 gallon - only part time.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery.
- Driving experience of tractors for planting, operating mixer wagons and harvesting crops. Experience of driving Ford TW 35 , Ford 8010, Ford 6610 and Ford 5000.
- Experience of operating a Michigan and Case front loader to load raw materials in the mixer wagons.
Education
Higher Certificate in Agricultural Studies - undefined
01.1997 - 04.1999
N4 & N5 National Certificate in Mechanical studies - undefined
01.1996 -
Senior Certificate - undefined
01.1995 -
Dairy Standards Food Safety course certificate - undefined
01.2014 -
Artificial insemination of cows - undefined
01.1998 -
Artificial insemination of sheep - undefined
01.1998 -
GMP in raw milk or cream handling or storing environment - undefined
01.2005 -
Level 2 and 3 Excel 2007/2010 course - undefined
01.2013 -
AutoCAD designing certificate - undefined
01.1996 -
Hereford judging certificate - undefined
01.1998 -
Skills
Exceptional interpersonal communicationEffective leaderLike working with animalsConflict resolutionSelf-motivated and Networking skills
Animal nutrition
Quality control of productsResponsibleArtificial inseminationTechnical supportDecision-making abilitySelf-directed natureLearn quicklyMicrosoft Office skillsFluent in English and AfrikaansAnimal healthHeavy Truck Driving experience
Tractor driving experience
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7710075042082
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 14 (EC Heavy vehicle)
Telephone Number
+27 71 353 7266
References
- Mr James Hart, Manager Global Gap SA, +27 71353 7553
- Petri Goosen, Sales Manager Octavoscene, +27 82 534 8021
- Mr Berlo Coetsee, Retired Group manager Milk Procurement, Parmalat SA, +27 83 386 6079
- David Barnard, Group manager Lactalis SA, +27 83 386 6147
- Mr André Van Heerden, General Manager Samilco, +27 21 886 4730 / +27 83 206 4440
- Chris Beghin, MD 4 Mix international, +27 82466 4973
- Mr Nelius Van Greunen, MD Van Greunen Boerdery, +27 82 853 2839
- Mr.Hennie Eksteen, MD Eksteen Boerdery, +27 83 658 2646
- Mr Dirk Kotze, MD Cape Feed & Grain George (RSA), +27 72 474 8415
- Mr. Gert Barnard, MD Lancewood Holdings George (RSA), +27 82 321 4652
- Mr Charles Robertson, Co-owner Tweerivier Dairy (RSA), +27 402 9312
- Mr Nollie Muller, Owner Skadudal Dairy, +27 73 120 3120
- Mr Hendrè Terblance, Owner Grootzorgfontein Dairy, +27 83 385 8487
- Mr Franco Muller, Owner Rusoord Dairy, +27 83 385 8487
- Conraad Brits, Owner Brits Brothers Herbertsdale (RSA), +27 72 273 0963
Timeline
Technical Advisor and sales in new nutrition concepts and sales of Ahrhoff's product range - Ahrhoff Futtergut SA PTY(Ltd)
08.2019 - Current
Sales representative for animal medication - Octavoscene PTY (Ltd)
08.2019 - 02.2024
Business manager representative in speciality premixes, feed additives and nursery feeding - 4 Mix international PTY (Ltd)
01.2017 - 06.2019
Dairy Standards agency - Dairy Standards Food Safety course certificate,
01.2014 -
Dynamix Learning Solutions - Level 2 and 3 Excel 2007/2010 course,
01.2013 -
Dairy Advisor representative - Parmalat South Africa PTY (Ltd)
08.2006 - 08.2016
Tiger Brands, Dairy Belle - GMP in raw milk or cream handling or storing environment,
01.2005 -
Field Services Controller - Dairy Belle South Africa PTY (Ltd)
10.2003 - 07.2006
Dairy manager - Eksteen Dairy Farm
01.2000 - 09.2003
Elsenburg institute for agricultural studies - Artificial insemination of cows,
01.1998 -
Technicon - Artificial insemination of sheep,
01.1998 -
Hereford breeding society - Hereford judging certificate,
01.1998 -
Elsenburg institute for agricultural studies - Higher Certificate in Agricultural Studies,
01.1997 - 04.1999
Cape College - N4 & N5 National Certificate in Mechanical studies,
01.1996 -
Cape College - AutoCAD designing certificate,
01.1996 -
Truck Driver/Tractor Driver/Front Loader Driver - Joyce's Dairy Farms
01.1995 - 12.1999
Technical High School - Senior Certificate,
01.1995 -