Kinzaa: Jan Conradie's infographic resume

Jan Conradie

Director | Farmer

Okahandja, Namibia

jan@agricon.com.na

+264 81 663 6416

Message

Skills

Project implementation

Marketing

Strategic planning

People management

Problem solving

Farming

Adaptability

Networking

Teamwork

Leadership

Languages

Awards

Horticulture Producer of the Year - 2017 (Medium Scale Company)

Activities

About

Whilst studying towards my aquaculture diploma I was exposed to aquaponics and stood amazed at this technology. It pricked my interest and that interest has remained ever since.

Since then I have refined my skills in the agricultural landscape with the establishment of Agricon Mushrooms as the dominant mushroom producer in Namibia. We had to build a company, establish a brand and implement a long-term strategy. I can confidently say that we have monopolised the market and significantly reduced mushroom imports in Namibia.

As the central representative of NAHOP, I can confidently admit that I am driven to help improve the food security of our country and reduce reliance on imported produce.

Education

Ecofilms Australia

Aquaponic Design Course , Aquaponics

January 2017 - February 2017

Stellenbosch University

Diploma , Aquaculture

January 2009 - December 2009

Stellenbosch University

BScAgric , Cellar Management

January 2006 - December 2008

Experience

Director

Agricon Mushrooms CC , Okahandja, Namibia

January 2010 - Present

I started Agricon mushrooms with my father when local mushroom production in Namibia was non-existent. We had to build the company, brand and market from scratch. I learned invaluable lessons along the way which set a standard for how to approach the Namibian fresh produce market. I have the following main responsibilities:

HR Management
Financial Management
Production Planning
Quality Control
Marketing
Operational inputs

Intern

Boland Mushrooms , Slanghoek, South Africa

January 2009 - March 2009

I obtained a 3-month working permit to do an internship following the successful completion of my Aquaculture diploma. This was slightly out of my scope of studies, but in line with my passion for farming and vision for Namibia to be less reliant on food imports. My main responsibilities were:

Water Quality Control
Produce Quality Control
Pest & Disease Control