Ruben Erasmus
Knysna
Summary
I am Ruben Erasmus a motivated individual with a strong background in dairy farming. I am respectful to my elders and treat my fellow workers equally.
I grew up on a dairy farm and attended an agricultural high school situated on a combined dairy, citrus and sheep farm. I gained practical experience at my school in the different farming areas. The skills outside farming that I gained includes welding, metalwork and carpentry.
I am committed to learning new farming techniques and methods with the aim of broadening my knowledge and experience in dairy farming abroad. I am in good health and physically fit, with excellent stamina and the ability and willingness to work long hours, early mornings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
I am reliable, hardworking and eager to develop and better my skills in animal care, milking, feeding and supporting the overall productivity on the farm.
I am a humble and eager to learn young student, being guided and mentored by a seasoned farmer to continuously sharpen my skills will be a privilege.
My parents have taught me to take a hands - on approach to life.
Thank you for your time in reading my CV
Kind regards
Ruben
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Charlesford Farm
Knysna, South Africa
06.2025 - Current
- Worked in herringbone and rotary milking parlour operations to meet dairy standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of fences and farm infrastructure to mend and maintain secure enclosures.
- Cleaned milking parlour daily with high-pressure water hose to ensure hygiene standards.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing, ensuring forage health, fertility, and nutritional value through routine pasture rotation.
- Utilised various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Stick, to join metal parts according to specifications.
- Ensured livestock was fed, watered and cared for, checking wellbeing at regular intervals.
- Operated and maintained a variety of farm machinery, such as tractors with cultivators, rakes, slurry tankers, mowers etc.
- Supported calf rearing by assisting with daily care and handling.
- Supported and assited with Artificial Inseminations as a certified iseminator.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness to perform manual heavy-lifting tasks.
- Sprayed weedkillers or pesticides on crops and livestock to remove weeds and pests and maintain yields.
- Monitored livestock health, administering vaccinations and treatments to prevent disease spread.
Education
NQF Level 4 - High School
Oakdale Agricultural High School
Riversdale, South AfricaSkills
- Livestock management
- Pasture management and rotation
- Team collaboration
- Animal care instincts
- Machinery and equipment operation
- Agricultural equipment maintenance
- Cattle handling
- Animal vaccinations
- Irrigation management
- Milking machine operation
- Fence construction
- Certified Artificial Inseminator
Hobbies and interests
- Sports such as squash, cycling, running, and gym workouts
- Writing
- Photography
- Carpentry and Metal work
- Motorbiking
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Certified Artificial Inseminator
- Poultry Slaughtering
Timeline
Farm Worker
Charlesford Farm
06.2025 - Current
NQF Level 4 - High School
Oakdale Agricultural High School