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Jan B.

Maintenance Manager
ReferenceFW-de85db7eCountrySouth AfricaLanguagesAfrikaans, EnglishExperienceNot specifiedAvailabilityAvailable
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ConstructionDrivingFarmingItLogisticsMachineryManagementPackaging
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Work Experience

TC Re-Contact ()
Position: Maintenance Manager
Period: 5 May 2025 – 2 November 2025
Key Responsibilities: Led day-to-day maintenance operations across machinery, vehicles, and site facilities. Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
H&H Farms Partnership (USA)
Position: General Farm Hand
Period: December 2024 – 2025
Key Responsibilities: Performed servicing and maintenance on farm machinery, vehicles, and implements. Managed fuel usage, distribution, and consumption reporting. Conducted workshop repairs and yard maintenance.
Oxner Farms (USA)
Position: Farm Hand / Truck Driver
Periods: June 2023 – December 2023 | March 2024 – December 2024
Key Responsibilities: Conducted equipment maintenance and general farm repairs. Installed electrical trenching and cabling for water wells. Delivered fuel to equipment across the farm.
Lennard AG, Michigan (USA)
Position: Potato Truck Driver
Period: August 2022 – December 2022
Key Responsibilities: Loaded and offloaded harvested potatoes in-field. Transported loads between fields and storage facilities. JCL Construction (South Africa)
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)
Position: Air Traffic Services Assistant (ATSA)
Period: September 2002 – November 2021
Key Responsibilities: Processed flight plans from AFTN into RASTAC, EUROCAT, and TOP SKY systems. Captured tower logs and updated departure information. Issued IFR and VFR clearances to aircraft.
South African Air Force
Position: Radar Tracker & Command Post Assistant
Period: December 1998 – September 2002
Key Responsibilities: Monitored airspace displays and performed radar tracking. Identified threats and potential airspace conflicts. Filed flight plans and prepared flight progress strips.

Cover Letter

+27 72 210 7863 janbotha1975@gmail.com South Africa CONTACT ME COVER LETTER JAN JOHANNES CORNELIUS BOTHA I am writing to express my strong interest in the H-2A Agricultural Worker position with your farm. With extensive hands-on experience in large-scale farming operations in the United States, combined with a strong mechanical and maintenance background, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team for the full duration of the contract. Over the past several years, I have worked on multiple farming operations in the U.S., including Oxner Farms and H&H Farms Partnership. My duties included machine operation, truck driving, cultivation work, planting and harvest support, and daily maintenance of agricultural equipment. I am experienced with John Deere, Case, CAT, Mack trucks, fuel trucks, backhoes, and a wide range of farm machinery used throughout the growing season. In addition, I recently held the position of Maintenance Manager for TC Re-Contact, where I oversaw maintenance operations, managed preventative schedules, performed diagnostics, and supervised maintenance teams. This experience strengthens my ability to keep farm equipment running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime—qualities that are critical during planting and harvest. I offer: Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills Experience with tractors, trucks, implements, and heavy-duty equipment Proven reliability and discipline from my aviation and military background Ability to work long hours, operate independently, and adapt to seasonal demands Previous successful H-2A experience and familiarity with U.S. farming operations I am hardworking, trustworthy, and committed to delivering consistent high-quality work. I am fully prepared to travel and begin work immediately upon visa approval. Thank you for considering my application. I would appreciate the opportunity to join your team for the upcoming season and contribute to the productivity and success of you
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