Open To Work
Siyanda Sikhakhane
Wiggins
Summary
Senior Farm Manager with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and market expansion over 8 years. Expertise in establishing comprehensive production plans and fostering client relationships through effective negotiation. Committed to maintaining high standards of biosecurity and staff development, ensuring optimal productivity in crop and livestock management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Farm Manager
Yandani Farms
Port Shepstone
08.2025 - Current
- Established production plans, targets, and cycles, delivering detailed outcomes and timelines.
- Oversaw crop production and farm inventory, managing labor-related matters to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed daily operations of diverse crop production at Yandani Farms.
- Oversaw scheduling and coordination of planting and harvesting activities.
- Supervised staff, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures.
- Sourced superior parent stock, oversaw rearing and production of hatching eggs, and marketed day-old chicks.
- Establish new markets and maintain current clients through negotiation and product feedback.
- Establish and review current policies for future improvement
Farm Manager - Production Manager (Acting)
Rainbow Chicken
Camperdown
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Ensure birds are of the highest standard by planning feed stages, allocations in line with bird maturity and production requirements.
- Managed farm assets and infrastructure effectively to maintain operational efficiency.
- Oversaw completion and sign-off of all maintenance work in alignment with production calendar.
- Ensure all biosecurity protocols and preparedness are in place and signed off.
- Conducted staff training courses on production and target setting, aligning with agreed KPI targets for the financial year.
- Compiled farm preparation with contractors, maintenance, rearing farm and feed mill, disinfection, and fumigation prior to transfer, ensuring adherence to time frames and deadlines.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to hand
Acting Farm Manager L6 and L7
Rainbow Chicken
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted vaccinations and sampling for lab testing to ensure health standards.
- Managed ventilation settings to enhance environmental conditions in farm facilities.
- Executed bird transfer and placement to improve overall farm efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Maintained accurate feed stock records and coordinated ordering processes to ensure supply continuity.
- Oversaw general farm breakdown and maintenance to uphold operational efficiency.
- Controlled consumables effectively to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Monitored water quality and conducted tests in compliance with sanitary standards.
Farm Manager L15
Rainbow Chicken
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Trained and supervised farm workers on best practices and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and inventory levels to support operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with company regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinated maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness.
- Monitored egg production processes to maintain quality standards.
Assistant Farmer
Rainbow Chicken
Camperdown
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted egg collection and grading to ensure optimal quality.
- Topped nestboxes to improve nesting environments for better bird comfort.
- Turned litter to maintain optimal conditions and reduce contamination risk.
- Collected mortality data to assess bird health trends.
Education
Operations Management - Operations Management
IQ Academy
04-2026
Personal Mastery Program - Management
Growth Factor
Online12-2022
B Tech - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa
Durban12-2018
National Diploma - Agriculture
Cedara College of Agriculture
Pietermaritzburg12-2009
Skills
- Farm management
- Production planning
- Supply chain coordination
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Logical reasoning
- Relationship management
Core Responsibilities
- Production Planning
- Staff Management
- Ventilation Management
- Temperature Management
- Light and water Management
- Vaccination and sampling
- Biosecurity and PPE Management
- Conduct weekly meetings and reports
- Health and Safety management
- Asset Management
References
- Mr. Alpheus Chuene, Rainbow Chicken, Production Manager, +27 836932569
- Mr. Lindani Hlongwa, Rainbow Chicken, Senior Breeder Manager, +27 847454342
- Mss. Zama Mdlalose, Rainbow Chicken, Agric HR Business Partner, +27 713994244, +27 873651365
Audit Results
100%, 100%
Flock Achievements
191, 87
Accomplishments
Flock Achievements - HE/HH=191, Chicks/HH=159, Cumm hatch=87%
Affiliations
Health and Safety Audit -97%
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridSalary Range
R48000/yr - R200000/yrTimeline
Senior Farm Manager
Yandani Farms
08.2025 - Current
Farm Manager - Production Manager (Acting)
Rainbow Chicken
08.2022 - 07.2025
Acting Farm Manager L6 and L7
Rainbow Chicken
04.2019 - 08.2022
Farm Manager L15
Rainbow Chicken
02.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Farmer
Rainbow Chicken
02.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Management - Operations Management
IQ Academy
Personal Mastery Program - Management
Growth Factor
B Tech - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Agriculture
Cedara College of Agriculture