Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Affiliations And Research
References
Timeline
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Bongiwe Ndlela

Bongiwe Ndlela

Horticulturist
Dannhauser

Summary

Passionate and skilled in maintaining order while adhering to agricultural procedural guidelines and ensuring that a high level of service is maintained with maximum efficiency. Thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment and aims to contribute to the successful operations of an organization by streamlining processes to increase productivity. Possess knowledge in administrative support, sustainable development, land development, and liaising with agricultural stakeholders and clients. Aim to add value and strive for accuracy when performing duties. I possess a willing-to-learn mindset, eager to leverage my skills and dedication to secure a role that fosters professional growth and allows me to positively impact an organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Agricultural Advisor

Agriculture and Rural Development
10.2021 - 09.2025
  • Provide technical and general advice to farmers and assist with market access.
  • Planning and implementing all agricultural projects and facilitating partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
  • Compile weekly and monthly reports.
  • Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Dannhauser local office.

Farmers Production Support Unit (FPSU) Officer

Rural Development and Land Reform
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Facilitate capacity-building programs.
  • Provide technical support in crop production.
  • Facilitate linkage between farmers and commodities organizations.
  • Facilitate mechanization plan and develop standard operating procedures.

Junior Agronomist

McFair Holdings
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Organize and Coordinate activities for greenhouse employees. Train new employees on cultivating techniques.
  • Identify plants and their problem (Scouting)
  • Assist the general manager with all greenhouse activities and administration work.
  • Manage all greenhouse personnel in the field, ensure safety policies are implemented.
  • Manage integrated pest management systems in the greenhouse.
  • Develop standard operating procedures for Mcfair Holdings.
  • Manage PRIVA system for automatic irrigation and control of greenhouse conditions.
  • Manage the packhouse to meet client's expectations.

Agricultural Graduates

Rural Development and Land Reform
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provide technical and general advice to farmers, office work (profiling, capturing data).
  • Organizing meetings and writing minutes.
  • Assisting supervisor on the development of Business plans for farmers.
  • Attending and planning of livestock auctions.
  • Assist senior project officers and compile monthly report.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma-Currently - Horticulture (NQF Level 8)

Durban University of Technology

B.Tech - Horticulture (NQF Level 7)

Durban University of Technology
01.2017 - 01.2018

National Diploma - Horticulture (NQF Level 6)

Durban University of Technology
01.2014 - 01.2016

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Usizo High School

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Personal Information

  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
  • Marital Status: Single

Affiliations And Research

  • University, Recognition Award for academic performance
  • SACNASP Candidate natural scientist
  • Impact of inputs support by government to small-scale farmers at Tugela Ferry irrigation scheme | 2018

References

Lamulile Ndlovu | Deputy Director | 076 821 6992 | Lamulile.ndlovu@kzndard.gov.za

Gcinani Magagula | Deputy Director | 083 383 3747 | Gcinani.magagula@drdlr.gov.za

Theodore Muremba | Chief Agronomist | 083 879 7182 | theodorem@mcfairholdings.co.za

Timeline

Agricultural Advisor

Agriculture and Rural Development
10.2021 - 09.2025

Farmers Production Support Unit (FPSU) Officer

Rural Development and Land Reform
10.2020 - 09.2021

Junior Agronomist

McFair Holdings
09.2018 - 08.2020

Agricultural Graduates

Rural Development and Land Reform
02.2017 - 01.2018

B.Tech - Horticulture (NQF Level 7)

Durban University of Technology
01.2017 - 01.2018

National Diploma - Horticulture (NQF Level 6)

Durban University of Technology
01.2014 - 01.2016

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Usizo High School

Post Graduate Diploma-Currently - Horticulture (NQF Level 8)

Durban University of Technology
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