Thandazile Monica Mbatha
Durban
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Animal Production graduate with hands-on experience in piggery operations. Trained in pig handling, feeding, biosecurity, sanitation, record keeping, and basic animal health care. Highly motivated, physically fit, and willing to relocate. Seeking a full-time livestock or piggery worker position in the United States with visa sponsorship (H-2A or employer-sponsored).
Overview
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agricultural Worker (piggery)
Vumisa AgriFarm (Mountain View entertainment centre)
Pietermaritzburg
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Fed pigs daily according to feeding schedules
- Cleaned pig pens and maintained high hygiene standards
- Followed strict biosecurity procedures
- Assisted during farrowing (birth process)
- Helped with piglet care
- Assisted with vaccinations and medication
- Recorded daily farm activities and animal data
- Weighed pigs and updated growth records
- Clipped piglets’ teeth when required
- Monitored animal health and behavior
- Maintained feeding and watering equipment
Education
Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban , South Africa 01.2018 - 04.2024
Emabhekazi Combined School
Ladysmith , South Africa Skills
- Pig handling and care
- Feeding and nutrition management
- Biosecurity procedures
- Cleaning and sanitation of pig housing
- Animal health monitoring
- Vaccination assistance
- Record keeping
- Weighing livestock
- Farrowing (assisting during birth)
- Teeth clipping
- Waste management
- Farm hygiene and safety
- Teamwork and following instructions
- Physically fit for farm work
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agricultural Worker (piggery)
Vumisa AgriFarm (Mountain View entertainment centre)
08.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2018 - 04.2024
Emabhekazi Combined School