Natasja Jooste
Grootfontein
Summary
A highly motivated and diligent farm management professional with 5 years of proven experience in livestock operations. Skilled in data capturing, dehorning, tagging, castrating, and weaning, with a strong ability to develop and maintain comprehensive annual programs. Demonstrates excellent initiative, teamwork, and adaptability, thriving under pressure to deliver high-quality standards. Committed to maximizing productivity and profitability through efficiency and continuous learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Manager
Agri Crop Science Intelligence cc
03.2023 - Current
- Managed all product orders, including importation processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
- Oversaw financial transactions and maintained accounts using QuickBooks, ensuring accurate record-keeping
- Handled all client invoicing, ensuring prompt and correct billing procedures
- Conducted sales activities for products and drones, contributing to revenue generation
- Managed all expenses and performed bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy
- Supervised staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient daily operations
Farm Manager
H.W Giersch
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Harvested, prepare plant and maintained pivots.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes, pumps and solar system.
- Keep constant track of pivots cycle and necessary feeding and treatment.
- Operate farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
- General mechanical experience.
- Maintenance on all fencing.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Branded or tagged livestock with necessary ear tags.
- Maintain that all our livestock is up to date on Namlits.
- Stock keeping and control of fuel.
- Administration work of all farm workers and expenses.
Farm Manager
Virtual Farming
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Plant, maintained and harvested mahangu, wheat and rye crops.
- Operated farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Controlled livestock herds by moving to alternate grazing, livestock auctions or slaughterhouse.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Branded or tagged livestock with necessary ear tags.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
General Office Lady
De Jager Transport
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Manage year vat return and 2 monthly vat on Pastel.
- Kept social security up to date.
- Recorded the mass distance of each truck every 2 months and arranged for payment.
- Did the border post document of all the trucks - Asycuda.
- Managed to arrange money, cross border permit and passports.
- Did police clearance, roadworthy and license applications on all trucks.
- Arrange parts for trucks.
- Did any general work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elnatan Private School
01.2003
Skills
- Farm management
- Strong decision maker
- Complex problem solver
- Innovative
- Service-focused
- Fast learner
- Pastel
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Corel Draw
- InDesign
Certification
- Driving license category
- Code 8
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans
English
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Spending quality time with kids, Family and Friends, Spending time in nature
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of birth: 18 Feb 1985
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital status: Widowed
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Agri Crop Science Intelligence cc
03.2023 - Current
Farm Manager
H.W Giersch
10.2021 - 09.2022
Farm Manager
Virtual Farming
03.2017 - 10.2021
General Office Lady
De Jager Transport
02.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Elnatan Private School
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