Boitumelo Lefawane

Experience

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  Bayonne Dairy Farm

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Farm Supervisor

  Co-ordinate, assign and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourersSupervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programsSupervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain animal and crop health and welfareSupervise and oversee growing and other animal-related operationsSupervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and suppliesDevelop work schedules and establish proceduresEnsure farm safety, food safety and security and bio-security procedures are followedMaintain quality control and production recordsMay perform general farm duties Show less

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  Bayonne Dairy Farm

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Assistant Farm Manager

  Completing documentation required on farm, with minimal support. Ensuring all farm policies are implemented. Gathering information on farm to influence feeding decisions i.e. farm walks and grass cover. Knowledge and understanding of production targets. Carrying out a feed budget and working out when supplementary feed is needed. Understanding if cows are being fed the correct amount by analysing post grazing residuals.Overall responsibility for all milking activities, troubleshooting, rectifying problems and knowing when further advice or help is required. Keeping an eye on the tanker docket. Helping to shape decisions regarding drying off through discussions with the Farm Manager.Implementing the preventative animal health programme for common health issues including mastitis, milk fever, lameness, grass staggers and ketosis. Monitoring and reporting cow condition including body scoring and discussing their management. Implementing the mating plan, including the management of non-cycling cows and synchronising cows. Managing calving in farm manager’s absence. Diagnosing, treating and knowing when to seek further assistance for animal health problems. Undertaking good animal welfare practice.Planning farm tasks ahead of time and knowing what preparation and supplies are needed. Be aware of monthly cash flows. Monitoring operational key performance indicators (KPI’s) and reporting results.Working within consent guidelines and proactively taking steps to ensure there is no breach of consents. Knowing and managing factors which impact on waterways.Training new staff. Allocating jobs within the team. Running the farm in the farm manager’s absence. Responsible for the wellbeing, wellness and health and safety of staff. Show less

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  DBI Consulting Engineers

  Mar 2024 - now

  Auxiliary Service Manager

  Plans, organizes, monitors and manages the day-to-day processes and operations of assigned auxiliary service area; interprets and applies federal and state mandated guidelines. Manages the activities of assigned programs to include coordinating, implementing, administering and evaluating projects and services in assigned area of responsibility.Develops, monitors, evaluates, and recommends improvement to processes, procedures, workflow, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with College mission, values, goals and objectives and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Recommends and administers operational policies, procedures, and processes in support of auxiliary services operations in assigned area of responsibility; implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes.Supervises administrative services professional, paraprofessional, technical/support and student staff and performs both direct and indirect supervision through subordinates. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.Develops and administers department budget in an assigned area of responsibility; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements, manages financial operations and implements and allocates resources following budget approval. Reviews monthly financial reports in conjunction with revenue fluctuations.Identifies and maintains adequate reserves required to fund short and long-term business development or operational requirements to include capital plans, operational contingencies and debt service.Manages and participates in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting maintenance and repair of applicable technologies and associated equipment.Evaluates and communicates the impact of potential legal or regulatory changes on the College.Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding programs. Show less