Motlatsi Maxwell Motaung
Farm assistant
Bohlokong
Summary
Professional with extensive and intensive agricultural experience, skilled in operating machinery, livestock care, and crop management. Consistently delivers high-quality results through strong collaboration and adaptability to changing tasks and conditions. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication within team settings. Eager to contribute expertise in maintaining farm operations and supporting overall productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Farm Assistant
Tuomela-Tila
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
- Assisted in breeding programs by managing heat detection and artificial insemination processes for optimal results.
- Tractor work
- Land preparation
- Sowing Pastures
- Field analysis
- Slurry Work ‘Tank’
- Service and Maintenance
- General Farm Work
- Selection and raising of replacement stock
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions in the barn, contributing to overall herd health and welfare.
- Ensured cow comfort with timely bedding changes, hoof trimming, and other routine care practices.
- Cleaning
- Herd Health Management
Trainee
Wick's Dairy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Tractor work
- Planting and silage work
- Slurry work ‘Tank’
- Service and Maintenance
- Skid steer and ATV’s
- Dump truck
- Herd Health Management
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Hoof trimming
- Milking Robots and barn work
- Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
Intern
Baynesfield
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Silo operator
- Weeds Management
- Preparing machines for planting
- Assisting with planting
- Animal Husbandry
- Feeding Cattle ‘Beef’
- Fence Management
Intern
Mossland
01.2019 - 2019
- Milking
- Calf rearing
- Pasture analysis
- General farm work
- Cleaning
- Record Keeping
Education
Advanced - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2021
Diploma - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2019
Matric - undefined
Bethlehem Comprehensive
01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Internet
- Database Management
Certification
Artificial Insemination
References
Marthie, Cilliers, Manager at Master Maths , +27 82 959 3980
Dominic Wicks, Farmer at Wick’s Dairy, +1 918 316 6010
Tapani Manninen, Farmer at Toumela-Tila, +358 40 724 9336
Timeline
Farm Assistant
Tuomela-Tila
01.2024 - Current
Trainee
Wick's Dairy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Baynesfield
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Mossland
01.2019 - 2019
Diploma - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
Matric - undefined
Bethlehem Comprehensive
Advanced - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
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