Lindelwa Mhlanga
Komatipoort ,MP
Summary
Experienced in managing animal health and welfare, with a focus on swine care and monitoring. Organized delivery schedules for feed ingredients, ensuring timely availability of supplies for daily operations. Maintained accurate records related to animal health and treatments while facilitating communication among farm personnel regarding health concerns. Developed agricultural plans and budgets, contributing to efficient farming operations through data analysis and project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swine Technician
Pipestonesystem
Pipestone, MN
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Organized delivery schedules for feed ingredients and other supplies needed for operation.
- Provided humane handling of all animals at all times during daily operations.
- Facilitated communication between farm personnel regarding animal health concerns or changes in protocol.
- Monitored swine for signs of illness or injury and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records related to animal health, treatments, diets, weights.
- Observed swine behavior and monitored feed intake levels.
- Performed daily care and management of swine, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health.
- Conducted routine checks on swine housing systems such as ventilation and temperature control systems.
Agronomist
Mlambo uvs
Komatipoort , MP
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Developed budgets based on estimated costs associated with farming operations.
- Developed agricultural plans for farmers, growers and ranchers.
- Created reports detailing findings from agronomic studies and trials.
Farming Manager
Mthimba
Nelisprate , MP
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers of produce at local farmers markets or wholesale distributors.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Cleaned barns, pens and stables regularly to ensure a healthy environment for animals.
- Managed livestock by providing feed, medication and basic veterinary care.
- Reported any problems with machinery or other equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Conducted regular inspections of fields for health of crops and weeds.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving animals or crops.
- Monitored crop health, soil fertility, water quality and other conditions to ensure optimal yields.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on all farm machinery in order to prevent breakdowns during peak times.
- Implemented pest management plans designed to reduce infestations without harming wildlife or the environment.
- Created detailed schedules for planting, fertilizing, irrigating and harvesting crops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Majuba Tvet College
Newcastle 10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Primary Agriculture
Enhlanzeni Tvet College
Nelisprate 12-2017
Skills
- Animal health monitoring
- Feed management
- Record keeping
- Swine behavior observation
- Housing system maintenance
- Communication facilitation
- Emergency response
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Herd management
- Biosecurity protocols
- Disease prevention strategies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Certificate of top achiever in computer science
Certificate of top achiever in farming management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Swine Technician
Pipestonesystem
10.2020 - 10.2024
Agronomist
Mlambo uvs
07.2015 - 11.2019
Farming Manager
Mthimba
01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Majuba Tvet College
Bachelor of Science - Primary Agriculture
Enhlanzeni Tvet College