Bongani Nkosi
Pretoria
Summary
Enthusiastic Research Trialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Crop Production and Research with training in Crop Protection. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Agriculture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research & Development Trialist
Rolfes Agri
Pretoria
01.2020 - Current
- Identified, removed or prevented pests and weeds, consistently protecting crop integrity and increasing yield.
- Participated in production meetings to align crop strategies with objectives and address issues with current products and techniques.
- Inspected crops and inventory to evaluate conditions and determine necessary actions, including cultivating or harvesting crops.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions.
- Performed chemical spraying activities for crop weed and pest control.
Agronomy Intern
Rolfes Agri
Pretoria
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Studied impacts of fertilizer application methods to verify usefulness to development.
- Examined specimens to identify diseases, environmental impacts and harm from manmade chemicals.
- Measured, weighed and tracked ingredients used in leaf analysis laboratory.
- Coordinated pest and weed control operations to improve yield of operations.
- Completed hands-on crop production work for operation, including tilling, pruning, and weeding.
Education
National Diploma in Agriculture - Crop Production
Tshwane University Of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa12.2019
Sinior Certificate -
Kamhola Secondary School
Barberton, Mpumalanga, South AfricaSkills
- Insecticides Application
- Controlling pests
- Crop Inspection
- Irrigation system
- Coordinating maintenance
- Seed purchasing
- Crop cultivation
- Scheduling
Certification
- Crop Protection Training (AVCASA) - November 2020
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL) - 2007
Timeline
Research & Development Trialist
Rolfes Agri
01.2020 - Current
Agronomy Intern
Rolfes Agri
01.2019 - 12.2019
National Diploma in Agriculture - Crop Production
Tshwane University Of Technology
Sinior Certificate -
Kamhola Secondary School