Carl Fourie

Experience

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  CDW du Plessis & Sons

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Farm Manager

  - Leveraging business expertise and knowledge of agricultural activities and markets during the daily management of large agricultural estate. - Managing and supervising all crops planting of corn, soya- and green beans over 1,000 ha of irrigated land and 3,000 ha of non-irrigated land.- Planning and execution of all logistical activities.- Managing of precision farming operations with satellite management systems on reapers, tractors, as well as fertiliser- and spray applicators, including - o Technical management of reaper programming and interpreting of results.o Monitoring of satellite cards on whole farm with indicating measurements of the soil quality, positive and negative harvest indicators as well as diverse qualities influencing the harvesting seasons.- Strategic planning of vegetable planting season, including - o Liaising with technical representatives on soil quality and prospective pest infestation and control. o Soil preparation for planting phase.- Continuously monitoring and improving agriculture production structures and organogram to ensure improving future crop turn-around and remaining cost effective.- Daily management of labour force which includes multi-level staff, labour force and representing diverse culture groups, including establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.- Liaising with suppliers and service providers including procurement of supplies and equipment.- Resolving maintenance problems and assisting with repairs. Show less

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  Royal Function Coordinators

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2013

  General Manager

  Remaining accountable and initiating turn-around strategy and progressive trade development through revising and developing new business plans and trade marketing strategies aligned with increased market penetration to achieve delivering core elements of company objectives.- Daily managing of all administrative procedures including streamlining of systems to achieve increased productivity of staff and implementing of cost and time savings.- Managing, initiating and supporting marketing and brand development strategies as well as identifying and establishing service agreements with service providers.- Providing customer service with focus on relationship development to encourage future support including resolving of queries and anticipating guest needs and pro-actively responding there-on. -Extensive relationship development and converting inquiries into bookings during client liaison and relationship development with event planners and corporate representatives.- Maximising profit and event booking rate through ensuring consistent delivery of the highest standards of service offering as well as strategic planning, includingo Staff planning and preventative maintenance planning.o Identification of quality vendors including price negotiations and establishing solid relations to ensure service delivery.-Proactively motivating staff and event teams to contribute, achieve, improve performance and develop their talents including –o Building trust and demonstrating respect and assigning tasks in accordance with capabilities.o Encouraging dialogue and establishing clear channels of communication. o Imparting and applying knowledge and sharing information and expertise with team.o Dealing with cultural and intellectual diversity and integrating work activities in diverse group.o Compliant managing of all Labour relations. - Implementing and monitoring of annual budget during financial year.- Preparing data for annual audit and monthly reporting to accountant. Show less

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  Santam

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2019

  - Development, communication and implementation of the Santam sales & underwriting strategy for Fruit.- Development and maintenance of the overall Underwriting policy for Fruit. - Sales & Underwriting support to the Santam Agri regions on Fruit.- Support to the Regional Underwriters on: Product development/enhancement, up skilling of staff, complex assessments and underwriting in respect of insurance on Fruit.- Liaise with industry bodies and other role players to stay abreast on best practices in respect of Fruit production and Fruit insurance locally and internationally. - Assist in the development of tailor made risk mitigating solutions for Mega Fruit farmers. - To be the custodian for Fruit insurance on the Insurance Support Meeting and Crop Distribution meeting.- Manage Santam’s exposure on Fruit within the parameters as set in the overall Santam Agri strategy. - Ensure similarity in underwriting approach on Fruit across the Santam Agri regions Show less - Building and maintaining strategic relationships with clients and intermediaries (Brokers)- Responsible for the Financial growth of the region and - Responsible for the profitable underwriting of risks to ensure sustainability of product offering- Implementing Strategy set out for the region by the Regional Manager and Regional Underwriter - In depth knowledge of Santam Crop Insurance Product Offering- Drives profitability through close monitoring of Management Expenses and effective application of assessors’ services and time management - Inspect assessors’ assessments to ensure high standard service and accurate assessments- Peak seasons requires high level of prioritising and time management skills - Technical knowledge of agriculture and horticulture - Assess damages on a wide variety of crops - Complaints handling from clients and intermediaries- Influencing team members through strong leadership without the authority to manage peers directly- Assistance to Regional Manager and Regional Underwriter in technological management tools and programs - Member of SANTAM Crop Insurance Innovation Team Show less

  • Fruit Portfolio Manager

    May 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Relationship Manager

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2018
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  MAHELA BOERDERY

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2022

  Production Manager
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  MAHELA GROUP HOLDINGS

  Feb 2019 - now

  Production Manager