David Peter Louis Viljoen

• Quotations and Invoicing: Prepare accurate cost estimates and issue detailed invoices to ensure client transparency and timely payment.
• Client Acquisition and Retention: Identify and engage prospective clients, fostering strong relationships to secure new contracts and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Production Oversight: Manage the production and manufacturing process for custom items, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are consistently met.
• Project Management: Supervise and coordinate activities across all job sites to guarantee operational efficiency, safety compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement of materials, maintain optimal stock levels, and implement effective inventory control measures to minimize waste and reduce costs.

• Operational Planning and Control: Strategically plan and oversee daily farm operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Workforce Management: Schedule and supervise farm workers’ activities, manage staff wages, leave, and sick leave, ensuring productivity and compliance.
• Vehicle and Equipment Management: Coordinate and monitor the usage, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles and equipment to optimize performance and longevity.
• Plantation Development: Design and develop planting blocks for trees, utilizing supplied machinery and ensuring efficiency and precision.
• Irrigation Systems: Plan, install, and maintain irrigation systems for macadamia planting blocks, including daily operation and repairs.
• Macadamia Tree Maintenance: Ensure the healthy growth of newly planted macadamia trees through regular monitoring and care.
• Fertilization Management: Plan and execute fertilizer applications, including spraying, fertigation, chemical mixing, and equipment calibration.
• Procurement: Manage the sourcing and purchasing of tools, equipment, PPE, and seasonal fertilizers, ensuring timely availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Mechanical Expertise: Conduct routine servicing, including oil changes, filter and belt replacements, and fault-finding for machinery and equipment.
• Tractor Operation: Skilled in operating tractors, including John Deere, Landini, Fiat, and Massey Ferguson models, for various tasks such as slashing, drum mowing, and crop spraying.
• Crop Spraying and Land Preparation: Execute precision crop spraying and land preparation tasks using specialized equipment like Falcon slashers and drum mowers.

Company Overview: Umbhaba Estates – Specializing in Organic Banana and Macadamia Farming

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Planning and Control: Strategically plan and oversee daily farm operations to ensure efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Workforce Management: Schedule and manage farm workers’ tasks, ensuring productivity and adherence to operational goals.
• Vehicle and Equipment Management: Oversee and control the usage, maintenance, and servicing of all farm vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Infrastructure Development:Supervise the construction of fences and conduct surveyor controls for accurate land use.
  Build cattle kraals, crushes, and hot houses for plant propagation and livestock management.
  
• Plantation Development:Plan and develop planting blocks for banana and macadamia trees using supplied machinery.
  Oversee plotting, planting, and maintenance of banana and macadamia planting blocks.
  
• Irrigation Management: Plan, install, and maintain irrigation systems for banana and macadamia plantations.
• Nursery Development:Build and manage nurseries for the propagation of banana and macadamia trees, from seedlings to mature plants.
  Germinate, pot, and replant seedlings for sustained growth cycles.
  
• Crop Maintenance: Ensure the proper planting, maintenance, and care of banana and macadamia trees for optimal yield.
• Animal Husbandry:Manage livestock, including Nguni cattle, sheep, and roaming chickens, ensuring their health and productivity.
  Conduct dosing, vaccinations, and general health management of cattle and sheep.
  Oversee egg production from roaming chickens and maintain efficient systems for care and collection.
  

Key Achievements:

• Successfully implemented organic farming methods for banana production, contributing to sustainable and high-quality yields.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive system for tree propagation, from seedling to plantation-ready trees.
• Streamlined livestock operations, improving herd health and productivity through efficient infrastructure and care systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Operations Management: Supervised all daily operations within the workshop, including the welding and wiring processes for all manufactured products.
• Quality Assurance: Ensured all products met the highest quality standards, adhering to project specifications and client requirements.
• Team Leadership: Directed and coordinated a skilled team of welders and technicians to meet production goals and deadlines efficiently.

Key Projects:

• Toshari Lodge, Namibia: Successfully managed the design, construction, and installation of custom cupboards, closets, and welded steel frames for the lodge.
• Opuwo Country Lodge, Namibia: Oversaw the fabrication and assembly of all steel structures and cabinetry, delivering high-quality craftsmanship within strict project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Venue Management: Oversaw the daily operations of three restaurant venues, including opening and closing procedures to ensure seamless functionality.
• Maintenance Oversight: Managed and coordinated all maintenance activities across venues, ensuring facilities and equipment remained in optimal condition.
• Inventory Control: Conducted regular stock ordering, monitoring, and accurate stocktaking to maintain sufficient inventory levels and minimize waste.
• Operational Efficiency: Implemented and monitored processes to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall venue performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight: Managed day-to-day operations of the supermarket, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
• Inventory Management: Conducted regular stock takes, placed accurate orders, and maintained optimal inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing waste.
• Staff Supervision: Led and managed floor staff, providing guidance, scheduling shifts, and ensuring high levels of productivity and customer service.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performed routine maintenance and repairs on equipment in storage areas and the shop floor, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliance with safety standards.
• Customer Experience: Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience.

Financial Management: Oversaw daily cash-ups, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting of all financial transactions.
Inventory Control: Managed stock orders to maintain optimal inventory levels, aligning with operational needs and event requirements.
Event Planning and Coordination: Planned and executed events, handling logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure seamless and successful outcomes.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency in financial management, inventory control, and event execution.