Tyrone du Toit
Bredasdorp
Summary
Resourceful Farming Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crop management, livestock care, and sustainable farming practices. Excel in time management, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance farm operations. Committed to leveraging teamwork and communication skills to foster a collaborative working environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Mining Solution Group Sarl
Kolwezi
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Execution and managing of open construction tenders
- Project management.
- Conducting quality and safety inspections.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
- Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
- Developed project budgets and monitored expenses throughout construction phases.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain project standards and specifications.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in construction management processes.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Managed multiple teams working on different aspects of a single project.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Maintained detailed records of all costs associated with each project.
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections and addressed potential issues proactively.
- Maintaining quality control checks
- Maintain open lines of communication between all departments
- Workforce motivation
- Day to day problem solving and dealing with on-site operations.
- Managed construction schedules and coordinated site activities for multiple projects.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Created a timeline for completing tasks related to the project.
- Provided technical guidance to on-site personnel including laborers and supervisors.
Farmer's Assistant
Goshen Snail & Vegetable Farm
Wilderness, Western Cape
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in planting and harvesting vegetables on a sustainable farm.
- Maintained soil health through regular testing and organic amendments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely crop production.
- Monitored pest populations and implemented organic pest control methods.
- Prepared fields for planting by clearing debris and tilling soil.
- Recorded daily activities and observations in farm management logs.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of farm management practices that promote sustainability.
- Kept detailed records of crop production, livestock health, and equipment maintenance.
- Managed irrigation systems to ensure adequate water distribution.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Assisted in the management and disposal of farm waste, adhering to environmental regulations.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
Fruit Production Manager (Temporary contract)
Balmoral Farm
Ladysmith
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Inspection of the orchards and confer and advise the Farm Manager
- Planning and supervision of the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and storing of the crops on a large-scale operation
- Create reports on time, equipment, costs and production
- Manage and implement crop protection programs
- Perform routine inspections and direct the repair of farm implements and buildings
- Hiring, training, and supervising of new employees
- Coordinate the logistics, packing and sale of crops
- Management and purchase of new farming and general equipment
Lodge Manager
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Overall daily operations of the lodge
- Responsible for all lodge administration which include cash ups and correct accounting procedures upon guest checkout, accurate performance reports, attending meetings and ensuring that reporting deadlines are met
- Dealing with guest complaints and feedback
- Responsible for the sales and promotion of the curio shop. Midmonth and Month end stock takes and balance sheets
- Dealing with guest complaints and feedback
- Work closely with central reservations on bookings and special needs of guests like VIP guests, Honeymooners etc.
- Maintaining the lodge and guest rooms to the 5star company standards. Responsible for doing room checks and the servicing of all 9 Jacuzzis before guests check in. Turndowns and special turndowns for honeymooners and VIP guests
- Food & Beverage daily, weekly, and monthly stock control. Ordering and maintaining par levels, new menu items and menu layouts and maintaining food safety standard according to the company health and safety policy. Managing of food costs, wastage, and food quality.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the lodge, reporting issues to the maintenance department and managing the replacement budget for operational equipment
- Managing of all departments of the lodge, waiters, chefs, housekeeping and grounds man
- Responsible for month end procedures, department performance charts and operational stock takes.
- Organizing of special guest activities like bush lunches and dinners on the reserve. Regular refreshment stops like craft gin and beer stops between game drives.
- Daily feedback and reporting to senior management and executing additional instructions that are sent through
- Responsible for staff scheduling, in house training programs and bi-annual performance appraisals
- We were responsible for all areas of the task and wasn't limited to the key responsibilities above.
- Experience gained in property management systems like Opera, Nightsbridge, Semper and Resrequest. Pos systems Gaap and Semper POS.
- Reason for leaving: End of Contract
Assistant Lodge Manager
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Welcoming and check in and checkout of guests
- Managing of guest accounts, the generation of bills and payments
- Dealing with guest complaints and feedback
- Managing of guest accounts, the generation of bills and payments.
- Dealing with guest complaints and feedback
- Work closely with central reservations on bookings and special needs of guests like VIP guests, Honeymooners etc.
- Maintaining the lodge and guest rooms to the 5star company standards. Responsible for doing room checks and the servicing of all 9 Jacuzzis before guests check in. Turndowns and special turndowns for honeymooners and VIP guests.
- Food & Beverage daily, weekly, and monthly stock control. Ordering and maintaining par levels, new menu items and menu layouts and maintaining food safety standard according to the company health and safety policy. Managing of food costs, wastage, and food quality.
- Responsible for the curio shop. Achieving sales targets, the promotion and upkeep.
- Assisting the Lodge Manager in managing all departments of the lodge, waiters, chefs, housekeeping, and grounds man
- Assisting with month end procedures, department performance charts and operational stock takes
- Organizing of special guest activities like bush lunches and dinners on the reserve. Regular refreshment stops like craft gin and beer stops between game drives.
- Daily feedback and reporting to senior management and executing additional instructions that are sent through
- Responsible for staff scheduling, training and bi-annual performance appraisals
- Responsible for all areas of the task and wasn't limited to the key responsibilities above.
- Experience gained in property management systems like Opera, Semper and Resrequest. Pos systems Gaap and Semper POS.
- Promoted to Lodge Manager in April 2019 to November 2019
Trip Leader/ Lead Guide
Felix Unite River Adventures
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Preparation of camp and activities before guest arrival
- Welcoming and book ins
- Coordinating and executing of leisure trips
- Management of guide team and lodge team
- Guest services
- Running of Camp activities and River Expeditions down the Breede River
- Coordinating of Breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
- Experience in wedding trips, corporate teambuilding/conference trips and family weekend trips.
Manager
DJ Liquor Store/ Ons Kombuis Butchery & Take Aways
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Admin
- Stock Take
- Ordering
- Promotions
- Stock Control and rotation
- Daily operations and Finance
- Staff scheduling and HR relations
- Profit & Loss account
- Profit margins & markup, Markdowns
- Supplier Relations
- Reason for leaving: Building burnt down due to regional riots.
Area Sales Rep, Western Cape
Fish and Bait Marketing cc
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Service and supply to all my stores
- Managing accounts
- Sourcing of new clients
- Instore promotions
- Reason for leaving: Distribution closed.
Trainee Store Manager
Pick n Pay
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Production within the service areas
- Ordering and stock management
- Recruitment and HR matters
- Stock takes
- Promotions
- Profit and Loss account
- Business Intelligence
- Store revamps
- Receiving of goods
- Stock turn and storage
- Reason for leaving: Retrenched
Assistant Manager
Shoprite
Rustenburg
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Production within the service areas
- Ordering and stock management
- Recruitment and HR matters
- Stock takes
- Promotions
- Profit and loss account
- Business intelligence
- Store revamps
- Receiving of goods
- Stock turn and Storage
- Reason for leaving: Got a better offer from Pick n Pay and was willing to relocate me back to Cape Town
Construction Clerk
Power Steel Construction
- Health and safety matters
- Ordering and management of supplies for the site
- Correspondent between company head office and site office on steel supply.
- Timekeeping and general HR matters
- Ordering and quality control on steel required for the project.
- Location: Contracted to Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg Shaft 14
- Reason of leaving: Accepted a Trainee Manager position at Shoprite
Education
High School - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Computer Study, Woodwork, Technical Drawings
Swellendam High
Swellendam01.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Networking course
Prestige Academy
Cape TownSkills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Irrigation systems
- Soil preparation
- Irrigation management
- Installation maintenance
- Stall cleaning and disinfecting
- Fence construction
- Field work
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Cost management
- Greenhouse operations
- Groundskeeping proficiency
- Fence installation
- Carpentry abilities
- Poultry nutrition
- Crop production
- Egg candling
- Fertility monitoring
- Egg handling expertise
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8510295400089
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes
Affiliations
- Garden landscape design
- Professional bonsai artist
- Cycling enthusiast
- Arts & Crafts
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Guest services awards at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve for most mensions.
- Wine training award.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Mining Solution Group Sarl
06.2023 - 10.2025
Farmer's Assistant
Goshen Snail & Vegetable Farm
02.2021 - 06.2023
Fruit Production Manager (Temporary contract)
Balmoral Farm
12.2019 - 02.2021
Lodge Manager
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
05.2016 - 11.2019
Assistant Lodge Manager
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
05.2016 - 03.2019
Trip Leader/ Lead Guide
Felix Unite River Adventures
12.2012 - 05.2016
Manager
DJ Liquor Store/ Ons Kombuis Butchery & Take Aways
04.2011 - 11.2012
Area Sales Rep, Western Cape
Fish and Bait Marketing cc
05.2010 - 03.2011
Trainee Store Manager
Pick n Pay
04.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Manager
Shoprite
02.2006 - 02.2008
Construction Clerk
Power Steel Construction
High School - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Computer Study, Woodwork, Technical Drawings
Swellendam High
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Networking course
Prestige Academy