Dirk Agenbag

Experience

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  Hart-Agri

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC

  Working on Massey Ferguson and Challenger machines. Overhauling engines and gearboxes.Basic experience on wiring of tractors. Repairing hydraulic systems on machines. Reading faultcodes on tractors. Working with workshop manuals.Pre-delivering inspections. Servicing,maintenance and repairs.

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  KARSTEN FARMS

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  Workshop Manager (https://www.karsten.co.za)

  Managing 3 workshops on different locations. Worked on John Deere and Landini tractors.Planning and building of trailers with Co2 welder. Overhall and service of Jacto and Nobilisprayers. Managing the workshop team. Managing the budget and fleet of vehicles. Managingspares and stock on farms. Keeping job cards of work done.

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  Mouton Citrus

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Workshop Manager (https://moutoncitrus.co.za)

  Head of workshop team on 11 farms in the area. Repairing irrigation pumps. Good knowledgewith problem solving. Managing a large fleet of vehicles. Source parts from Parts Guys.

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  ANB Investments (Pty) Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2022

  Area Maintenance Manager (https://www.andinvestments.co.za)

  Appointing new workers for the workshop and drivers. People management and problemsolving with managers on the farms. Managing orders for parts and stock on the farms. Part ofthe CAPEX team and planning my budget for the year upfront as well as a 3-year budget. Costcontrol as per budget for the year/month. Buying new vehicles for the best price and bestservice plans available. Talk to dealerships about problems we have encountered on tractorsand equipment and resolve them. Managing a fleet of tractors, bakkies, bikes, trucks andearthmoving machines as well as spray machines. Helping with pumphouse maintenance,repairs and new installations. Road maintenance on gravel roads as well as drainage of blocks.Monitoring the fleet of vehicles on a tracking platform to optimise performance (mix telematics ,Baytrac). Good communication with all levels of workers on and off the farm. Handle pressurewell. Work through quotes for external work to be done and sign off. Proxy of the company in theSouthern Cape. Performance evaluation of workers twice a year. Global gab and siza auditsknowledge. HR course for handling hearings and doing injury on duty reports. Managing thefleet of trucks and forklifts in harvest time from the farms to the packhouses, as well as farmoperations. Doing maintenance and repairs on all workers houses to Siza specifications. Watertreatment and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and upkeep. Farm infrastructure aswell as farmhouses and offices maintenance and upkeep. Security on border fencing and farmgates with electrical access control gates as well as razor wire fencing. Building of newequipment like spray machines and tractor stores. Costing on lifetime of machine and runningcosts. Show less

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  Doornkraal agri pty ltd.

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2023

  Maintenance Manager (https://www.dkagri.co.za)

  As the Workshop Manager I am responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the machinery,equipment, property and buildings of Doorn kraal Agri. I supervise the maintenance team toensure that maintenance and repairs take place, as and when needed. I also ensure thatmaintenance and repairs occur as efficiently as possible, so that production can continue asplanned, with limited costs incurred on the following:7x Trucks73x Tractor11x Bakkies/Cars6x Forklifts (minor repairs)Set up maintenance plan and monitor that work is done accordingly by the Maintenance team.Receive job cards for machinery/implements and property/houses. Allocate tasks to team.Priorities machines’ maintenance/repairs according to needs. Monitor progress of maintenance.Decide whether repairs can be done in-house or if it should be outsourced. Assess ifmaintenance work is of a high quality and standard. Oversee and ensure all job cards for allbreakdowns/repairs are finalized. Machines/implements are safe to use. Machines/implementsare serviced regularly. Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to. Minimize health and safetyrisks. Ensure high quality repairs. Effective production flow. Minimal losses and breakages. Mostmaintenance is done in-house. Outsourced maintenance is monitored. Minimumbreakdowns. Timeously attendance to breakdown. Effective cost savings. Obtain quotes fromsuppliers. Complete order form and send to Pack House Manager. Oversee sufficientconsumable stock in storeroom of workshop. Necessary inventory/parts available. Best quote(Price vs quality) accepted. Optimal usage of consumables. The workshop area is neat and safe.Sufficient tools and equipment available. Effective process flow. Productive usage of employees.Take overall responsibility for housekeeping of workshop (safe and neat). Ensure sufficient toolsand equipment available in workshop. Manage process flow in workshop. Use employeesproductively in workshop. Show less

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  New Holland Agriculture - Government & Fleet Sales

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2024

  Branch Manager (http://www.newhollandag.co.za)

  Overall responsibility and accountability for the management and productivity of the new holland retail branch Achieve set targets for wholegoods- and parts sales; actively contribute to ensure effective sales, marketing and new business developmentGrow market share of the branchManage and oversee customer satisfaction processManage and oversee the marketing activities of the branch; customer demonstrations, sponsorships, events etc.Manage and oversee the achievement of workshop financial- and operational targetsManage and achieve financial and administrative efficienciesEnsure effective Human Capital management – manage staff compliment of 12 employeesEnsure effective Asset (Capex) management Manage the budget and expenses of the branchOversee the management of branch debtors, creditors, cash sales (parts & workshop) and banking activitiesOversee stock planning and management together with sales team and parts managerManage the outcomes of regular internal auditsVarious reports required by senior managementwarranty repairs as well as Product improvement program Show less

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  Self Employed

  Dec 2024 - now

  Fleet technical manager +precision agriculture

  use of precision farming technologies to improve productivity of equipment fleet list upkeep and record keeping of repairs and cost of ownership communication with equipment suppliers and testing new technology monitor equipment on dealer portals, myPLM ,John Deere Farm Sight and Farmtrack. maximize equipment availability, preventative maintenance policies and procedures acquisition of new machinery and equipment as well as new technology .Global Positioning System (GPS) ,Variable Rate Technology ,Autonomous Machinery and Equipment , Farm Management Software Show less