XOLELWA MTHETHO
George
Summary
Dynamic agricultural professional with hands-on experience in poultry production, excelling in poultry health monitoring and customer service. Proven ability to enhance production through meticulous record-keeping and effective teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of biosecurity and welfare, ensuring optimal performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agricultural Intern
Freedom Fowls
Port Elizabeth
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Monitored bird health and welfare while assessing pasture conditions to ensure optimal living environment
- Managed daily operations for free-range layers, ensuring adherence to best animal husbandry practices
- Collected, recorded, and handled eggs according to quality standards
- Interacted with customers to facilitate orders and collections, ensuring proper product handling and satisfaction
Agriculture Intern
Jeff chicken shack
Bela-Bela
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted daily chicken checks to monitor health, behavior, and welfare across a 30 000-bird operation
- Collected, graded, recorded, and packed eggs from point-of-lay and laying houses to ensure quality and consistency in production
- Assisted in implementing vaccination schedules and managing flock health programs to promote overall bird welfare
- Monitored and documented environmental conditions to optimize bird performance
- Conducted post-mortem examinations on mortalities to identify causes and improve flock health strategies
- Transported eggs to suppliers while maintaining quality and biosecurity standards
- Recorded daily production data, including egg numbers, feed intake, temperatures, and mortality
- Calculated and distributed correct feed quantities per bed/house
- Cleaned and sanitized poultry houses, equipment, and egg-handling areas
- Ensured strict adherence to hygiene, welfare, and biosecurity protocols
Agricultural Intern
Vexor Poultry Farm
Randfontien
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored health, behavior, and stress during onset of lay to ensure optimal production conditions
- Supported parasite-control and vaccination programs (coccidiosis focus)
- Recorded egg production, feed intake, and mortality data for analysis and reporting purposes
- Ensured proper feeding, watering, hygiene, and biosecurity standards
- Documented health and performance issues for review
- Assisted in placing point-of-lay hens into designated areas of point-of-lay hens in designated areas of point-of-lay hens and inspection of point-of-lay hens
Sales
Power Fasion show
Cofimvaba
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored sales floor activity, identifying and acting on opportunities to increase sales volume.
- Informed clients of current sales promotions, contributing to increased customer engagement and sales.
- Analyzed sales data, identifying actionable insights to enhance departmental sales performance.
Education
Cofimvaba Senior Secondary School
Cofimvaba Diploma - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
George 02.2022 - 12.2025
Skills
- Poultry health & welfare monitoring
- Point-of-lay & free-range layer management
- Feed calculation & production record keeping
- Customer service & good communication
- Teamwork & ability to work under pressure
- Time management & attention to detail
Languages
Xhosa
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Sotho
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Agricultural Intern
Freedom Fowls
01.2025 - 07.2025
Agriculture Intern
Jeff chicken shack
09.2024 - 12.2024
Agricultural Intern
Vexor Poultry Farm
08.2024 - 09.2024
Diploma - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
02.2022 - 12.2025
Sales
Power Fasion show
11.2021 - 01.2022
Cofimvaba Senior Secondary School