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Bongiwe Mbombo

Botanist
Stellenbosch

Summary

I am a self-driven, motivated individual with a strong personality. I have an ability to remain calm in pressurized situations and solve problems with innovative ideas and I am open to new ideas. My area of interest includes seeds, conservation and restoration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Conservation Ecology and Entomology Tutor

Stellenbosch University
03.2023 - Current

Assisting Conservation Ecology and Entomology students with their assignments, stats, tests, and exam preparations, fieldwork, etc. The topics covered, such as landscape ecology and botany, entomology, restoration, GIS, and basic stats.

Microbiology Lab Assistant

University of Johannesburg
02.2022 - 12.2022


Microbiology Practical demonstrator for 2nd Year students.

Education

Master of Science - Conservation Ecology

Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Hons in Botany

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Botany And Microbiology

University of Zululand
04.2001 -

Skills

    Creative Thinking

    Good communication

    Problem-solving skills

    Project & time Management

    Team dynamics management

    Ability to meet deadlines

    Collaboration and Teamwork

Interests

Scholarships (Anglo Nature Positive grant & NRF scholarship)

Research publications

Mbombo B, Ngobese NZ. The allelopathic effect of Aloe ferox, Aloe marlothii, Anthocleista grandiflora and Pollichia campestris extracts on the germination of selected plants. South African Journal of Botany. 2024 Aug 1;171:389-96.

Timeline

Conservation Ecology and Entomology Tutor

Stellenbosch University
03.2023 - Current

Microbiology Lab Assistant

University of Johannesburg
02.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Conservation Ecology

Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Hons in Botany

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Botany And Microbiology

University of Zululand
04.2001 -
Bongiwe MbomboBotanist