JC STEYN
Gansbaai Western Cape,Western Cape
Summary
Iam country guy love animals I grown up on a farm and enjoy working on farm and everything that gos with it always willing to learn more
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Harvesting Befort Farms
Bruce Befort
Clovis, NM
04.2023 - Current
- Operated various agricultural machinery for efficient harvest, including 9470 R tractors and W260 R Swather harvesters. Doing following work with tractor-packing , plowing,planting and shredding
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete tasks efficiently, ensuring timely planting and harvesting of crops
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and participating in regular training sessions.
Hog Farmer
Christesin Farms
Minnesota Lake, MN
03.2005 - 11.2005
- Enhanced feed efficiency with the utilization of proper feeding techniques and regular monitoring of weight gain.
- Reduced mortality rates through early detection and prompt treatment of illnesses in the herd.
- Weening of piglets,
- Ensured a clean and organized environment for optimal hog growth by performing regular maintenance on facilities and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records for each animal, tracking their health status, vaccinations, and growth progress.
- Prioritized safety protocols throughout daily operations, minimizing risk factors associated with working on a hog farm.
- Assisted in the delivery of piglets, providing immediate care to newborns to ensure healthy development.
- Improved overall herd health by implementing effective vaccination and deworming programs.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Farm Manager
Groenland Farm – Montagu (Western Cape)
Montagu
01.2006 - 12.2022
- The farm Groenland was From 2015-2022 under new ownership
- Management and supervision of farm staff compliment of 18 and during peak season a staff compliment of 40; Managing the daily operational expenses for the farm; Responsible for all landscaping activities which included landscaping of fruit trees (cutting and pruning, fertilizer, water systems), PH testing of farm grounds, fertilizer for crops for the purpose of greater efficiency; Planning and organising of crops (watermelons, sweet melon, cauliflower, broccoli, green peppers, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, pumpkins) and fruit tree protection; Administer the growing, cutting and bale of lusern; Harvesting of apricots and peaches; Transporting of the stock (fruits) from the farm to the processing factories; Managing of cattle (goats, sheep, cows and ostriches); Providing training to farm staff with regards to Safety rules and regulations; Managing the sales of crops; Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all farm equipment; Inspection of orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops and to estimate potential crop damage caused by weather conditions; Planned activities for trainee staff as well as coaching and mentoring; Monitoring the health and welfare of all farm animals; Pairing of food intake for the growth of farm animals; Regular checks for pests and diseases by having the required knowledge and understanding of how the diseases spread and how to contain and treat it; The installation and fitting of PVC pipes.
Combine Operator
Mike Strunk
Kansas Topeka
03.2004 - 11.2004
- Reduced downtime through proactive equipment checks and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Ensured timely and effective harvesting, coordinating with other operators and farm staff.
- Reduced equipment wear-and-tear costs by maintaining cleanliness standards throughout daily use.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Restaurant Manager
Chef Trainee
The Sun Hotel (Coniston Lake District – UK)
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Providing customer services (handling enquiries, complaints and requests from restaurant guests); Trainee activities included food preparation for recipes, waiter, barman, and housekeeping; Reconciling of receipts; Daily stock taking; Managing of new trainee staff.
Education
TEFL Diploma -
TEFL International
01.2014
Event Management Diploma -
THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority)
01.2010
High School Diploma -
Montagu High School
01.2002
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excellent
- POS
Personal Information
- ID Number: 840309 5083 083
- Date of Birth: 03/09/84
- Nationality: South African
References
- Johantha (Jo) Van Der Riet, General Manager – John Dory’s, 082 462 3439
- John Ponahlo, Owner – Groenland Farm, 082 255 4675
- Cheryl Miller Verbrugen, Owner – Cape Courtesy, 082 900 1783
- Henk Alta Steyn, Groenland Farm (Previous Owners), 082 839 7694
Languages
English , Afrikaans
Full Professional
Timeline
Custom Harvesting Befort Farms
Bruce Befort
04.2023 - Current
Farm Manager
Groenland Farm – Montagu (Western Cape)
01.2006 - 12.2022
Hog Farmer
Christesin Farms
03.2005 - 11.2005
Combine Operator
Mike Strunk
03.2004 - 11.2004
Restaurant Manager
Chef Trainee
01.2003 - 01.2004
TEFL Diploma -
TEFL International
Event Management Diploma -
THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority)
High School Diploma -
Montagu High School