Atang Maiketso
Summary
Knowledgeable Agricultural Advisor with strengths in sustainable farming practices and productivity analysis. Implements innovative techniques to enhance yields while promoting environmental stewardship. Conducts educational sessions to empower communities with best practices.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Advisor
Postgradute
Mafikeng, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Applied knowledge and expertise to support management of farms, fisheries and forestry, enhancing overall yield.
- Originated techniques for boosting productivity by studying farming practices to ascertain areas for improvement.
- Collated and assessed data and samples to determine factors affecting farm, fisheries and forestry production.
- Organised and conducted informative sessions and lectures to educate farming, fishing and forestry communities on best practices for sustainability.
- Outlined and demonstrated alternative production options to increase yields and reduce costs, providing farmers with actionable strategies.
- Developed innovative methods using manure and fertilisers to enhance forest growth, promoting sustainable practices among farmers.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality feed and farming supplies at competitive prices.
- Wrote scientific reports and presented research findings at seminars and conferences to highlight farming, forestry and fishing issues and drive awareness among general public.
- Evaluated harvesting impact on wildlife health, reproduction and populations and worked with conservationists and policymakers to control lumbering.
- Assessed effects of thinning on forest yields by running tests on tree populations and studying results to gather insight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Natural and Agriculture sciences
Northwest University, Mmabatho
Mafikeng, NW01-2021
NQF Level 4 - National Senior Certificate
Makuka Secondary School
Rustenburg, NW01-2015
Skills
- Agricultural knowledge
- Soil health testing
- Organic farming techniques
- Productivity analysis
- Sustainability practices
- Project management
- Client education
- Risk management
- Community outreach
- Technical liaison
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal competency
- Effective communication
- Sustainable farming practices
- Agricultural machinery operation
- Agricultural practices
- Livestock management
- Agricultural policy understanding
- Public speaking
Certification
- SAVC certified
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
IsiXhosa
Advanced
C1
Sesotho
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Setswana
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Agricultural Advisor
Postgradute
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Natural and Agriculture sciences
Northwest University, Mmabatho
NQF Level 4 - National Senior Certificate
Makuka Secondary School