My qualifications include a certificate in agricultural management from Boland College but I also did quite a few additional courses during my time at Shoprite/Freshmark. The most relevant of these would probably be the two University of Stellenbosch short courses (Cold Storage Operations Short Course – 2007 and Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Fresh Horticultural Crops – 2007). I started at Freshmark in 2003 as a buyer, but during the 17 years that followed, I took on every opportunity to learn and to grow. From buying/procurement, I moved into an Operations Manager role and later went on to logistics and transport, managing the complete fleet (103 truck and 123 trailers) for their Western Cape branches as the Transport Manager. This included servicing 154 stores throughout the region – ensuring cold chain management in order for the fresh produce to reach said stores as fresh as when it was first picked. I am an efficient manager and pride myself in my people skills. I will always find a solution and follow through on implementing it. I would really appreciate it if you would consider inviting me for an interview. Kind regards, Danie Smit