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Mandy Veenstra

@mandyveenstra

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I've managed large-scale farms, forestry, and civil infrastructure projects for over 20 years.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead farm, forestry, construction, or infrastructure operations where I can manage teams, budgets, production targets, and practical project delivery.

I've managed large-scale dairy, crop, livestock, forestry, and civil works operations, including a 500-plus-cow dairy farm. My work has covered milk production, calf rearing, maize and fresh-produce production, cattle trading, and abattoir operations.

I've also delivered forestry and construction projects for clients including Mondi Forestry, Transnet NMPP pipeline, Group Five, WBHO, and Basil Read’s Spring Grove Dam. I lead teams, budgets, heavy machinery operations, infrastructure development, irrigation and water works, with a focus on safety, quality, and production targets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Forestry Technician

Mondi Forestry

Jan 1995 - Dec 2010 (15 years 11 months)

Contracted to Mondi Forestry, managed forestry operations including plantation management and harvesting.

Forestry Management Plantation Management Harvest

Farm Manager

Shirly Farm

Jan 1991 - Dec 1995 (4 years 11 months)

Oversaw daily operations of a 500+ dairy cow farm, including milk production, calf rearing, crop management, maize and fresh produce production, cattle and sheep farming, cattle trading, and running an abattoir.

Dairy Farming Calf Rearing Crop Management Maize Production Fresh Produce Cattle Production Sheep Farming Cattle Trading Abattoir Operations

Owner

Bell Rock Construction and Civil Engineering

Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 8 months)

Managed construction projects including building roads, dams, homes, and pipelines; installing irrigation systems and water infrastructure; developing and maintaining farm infrastructure. Oversaw teams of laborers and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinated with engineers and consultants.