Hercules Van Der Merwe
Dundas,VA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Equipment Operator
SJ Brandon
Dundas, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Minimized crop damage with careful navigation of heavy machinery around delicate plants and crops.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unforeseen challenges to maintain efficient operations during critical periods in the growing season.
- Optimized irrigation practices by diligently monitoring water usage rates and adjusting sprinklers accordingly for even coverage across fields.
- Operated forklifts to shift large containers of materials and crops ready for sale.
Farm Supervisor
A Houws
Harttebeesfontein, Klerksdorp
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Increased farm efficiency by overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Assessed animals for signs of injury or illness, notifying managers or veterinarians.
Farmer
Pero Van Der Merwe
Middelkraal, Mpumalanga
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
- Optimized livestock health through effective feeding programs, vaccination schedules, and regular check-ups from veterinarians.
- Improved animal welfare with redesign of living spaces, promoting healthier livestock.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Fed and watered over 300 cattle animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
Education
Belfast Academy
Belfast MpumalangaSkills
- Excavator operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Fertilizer Application
- Manure Spreading
- Tillage Equipment
- Front-end Loader
- Dozer Operation
- All-Terrain Vehicles
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Property Maintenance
- Livestock care
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Barn maintenance
- Irrigation system
- Building and Structural Repair
- Greenhouse work
- Bush Hogging
Additional Information
ODO Farm Dundas
SJ Brandon
Owner
+1 804 999 0261
Harttebeesfontein Klerksdorp
A Gouws
Manager
+27 82 925 0595
Middelkraal Mpumalanga
Pero van der Merwe
Owner
+27 64 403 5417
Timeline
Farm Equipment Operator
SJ Brandon
04.2024 - Current
Farm Supervisor
A Houws
09.2020 - 10.2023
Farmer
Pero Van Der Merwe
02.2019 - 08.2019
Belfast Academy