Werner Johannes Van Heerden
Farm Manager
Nigel,GP
Summary
Experienced agricultural professional with keen focus on optimizing farm operations. Strong background in overseeing daily farm activities, managing resources efficiently, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to change to achieve consistent results. Skilled in livestock care, machinery maintenance, and farm maintenance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Farm Manager
Farm
01.2024 - Current
- General maintenance on farm
- Day to day running of farm
- Controlling stock levels of cattle and pigs including sourcing and buying of feeds
- Insuring efficient and profitable feeding of cattle and pigs
- General maintenance of farming equipment (Tractors, bailing machines, mowers & grass raking equipment).
Semi Skilled Electrician
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Electrical Maintenance
- Basic Wiring
- Basic Electrical Installations
- Stock Taking & Tool checks
- Motor maintenance (Electrical)
- Service & repairs water pumps
- Building & construction of patented machines (Agricultural)
- Reading of mechanical & electrical drawings
Welder & Welding shop Manager
01.2009 - 12.2022
- Welding Aluminum, Mild steel
- Building of Louvres, Fan plates, Fan dropper boxes
- Handle skills development training
- Translating strategic goals
- Proposing departmental change
- Managing staff & resources
- Adhering to statutory compliance
- Attending meetings
- Material ordering-Ordering and purchasing of materials in workshop
- Problem Solving resolving and managing of issues
- Site establishments
- Good Microsoft Skills
- Risk Management
- Key communicator
- Overseeing of Welders
Education
High School Diploma -
Morgenzon Landbou Akademie
Skills
Welding
Farm operations
Livestock management
Farm equipment operation
Performance management
Overseeing employees
Animal record maintenance
Health assessments
Supply purchasing
Equipment operation
Basic electrical work
Fence building
First Names
Werner Johannes van Heerden
Employment Equity - Race
Caucasian
Personal Information
- Available: 1 month
- ID Number: 8912135131082
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Certification
Certified Welder
Fishing and Hunting
Independent thinker, Team worker & Reliable
Timeline
Farm Manager
Farm
01.2024 - Current
Semi Skilled Electrician
01.2023 - 12.2023
Welder & Welding shop Manager
01.2009 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Morgenzon Landbou Akademie