Dillon Hardy
Farm Stockdale 51, Helmeringhausen, Namibia
Summary
Experienced Farm Manager with expertise in managing operations of a 21,000-acre livestock farm. Proficient in sheep and cattle care, including feeding, herding, health checks, and maintenance. Strong skills in fencing repairs, water management, and safe operation of farm equipment. Committed to working long hours and performing physically demanding tasks in diverse weather conditions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farmer
Independent Farmer
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of a 21 000-acre farm, managing a team of 8 staff members.
- Successfully managed day-to-day operations of a livestock farm independently, including sheep and cattle care, and pasture management.
- Gained practical experience operating and conducting basic maintenance on older tractors and farm equipment.
- Perform predator control and monitor grazing areas to protect livestock.
- Handle pasture rotation, water point checks, and general livestock management.
- Maintained livestock operations during both drought and flooding conditions, adapting work plans to protect animals and infrastructure.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Education
National Technical Certificate - N6 Civil Engineering
JFA Technical Training Institute
South Africa11-2021
Matric Certificate -
Dr. E.G. Jansen High School
Boksburg12-2016
Skills
- Fencing and boundary repairs
- Livestock handling (sheep and cattle)
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Water system maintenance
- Firefighting/bushfire control
- Solar pump maintenance
- Drone use
- Safe use of toos and equipment
- Basic welding
- Operating tractors and farm tools
Certification
- Sheep post-mortem examininationTraining - 2025
- Dorper sheep breed standard Training - 2025
Timeline
Farmer
Independent Farmer
05.2024 - Current
National Technical Certificate - N6 Civil Engineering
JFA Technical Training Institute
Matric Certificate -
Dr. E.G. Jansen High School
Personal information
- Citizenship: South African & Namibian
- Alt. Mobile: +27 67 408 0885 (WhatsApp)
- Passport: South African & Namibian (Valid)
- Drivers License: RSA Code 08, Code 14/EC (Class C & Class A CDL equivalent)
- Police Clearance: Valid
Hobbies
- Hunting
- Camping
- Outdoor