Duduzile Silinda
Animal Scientist
City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Summary
Dedicated and result-driven Animal Scientist, registered with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). Possess practical experience in livestock production, farmer training, animal recording, and agricultural project implementation. Currently serving as a Kaofatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Intern at the Agricultural Research Council, supporting smallholder farmers through livestock improvement programmes, data collection, and extension services. Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills, with a passion for sustainable livestock development and rural community empowerment.
Overview
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5
Language
4
4
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Beef Cattle Improvement and Recording Scheme (KYD)
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
11.2025 - Current
- Provided animal recording and improvement services to smallholder farmers.
- Visited farmers to support beef recording and improvement initiatives.
- Participated in the training and recruitment of 800 and more smallholder farmers in Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Beef Recording and Improvement Scheme.
- Train new participants in different phases of beef schemes.
- Collecting information from all possible sources to compile a database of current herd statistics and performance of livestock owned by resource poor farmers to derive performance indicators.
- Participate in the provincial (Mpumalanga and Gauteng) farmer support team to implement the Beef Improvement and Recording project.
- Compiled detailed monthly reports to summarize project progress and outcomes.
Educator Assistant
Kamhlola Secondary School
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Handled paperwork, planned and prepared tasks for learners, marked and graded assignments and informal activities.
- Assisted learners struggling with reading and writing by providing targeted extra tasks and personalized classes to enhance their skills.
- Completed contract obligations
Agricultural Coordinator
Entsika Consulting Company
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Evaluated stated owned farms in Eastern Cape Province for project reports assessing agricultural implements and verifying infrastructure assets.
- Compiled farm assessment data for improved asset system property documentation.
- Assessed project identification associated with occupancy and land use.
- Fulfilled contract obligations
Education
BSc. in Animal Sciences - Agriculture
Northwest University
North West Province04-2019
Grade 12 - Sciences
Emjindini Senior Secondary School
Mpumalanga Barberton11-2013
Skills
Animal Handling and restraint
Computer skills
Pasture management
Effective decision making
Farmer training and facolitation
Data collection nd Reporting
Team collaboration
Interpersonal communication
Approachable demeanor
Commitment to excellence
Certification
ARC Cattle Artificial Insemination Certificate
Timeline
Beef Cattle Improvement and Recording Scheme (KYD)
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
11.2025 - Current
AFRIVET academy Bovine Respiratory Disease certificate
08-2024
AFRIVET academy Eco Afterbirth Pessaries certificate
08-2024
AFRIVET Academy Energyn certificate
08-2024
Educator Assistant
Kamhlola Secondary School
12.2020 - 04.2021
Agricultural Coordinator
Entsika Consulting Company
02.2019 - 05.2019
ARC Cattle Artificial Insemination Certificate
11-2018
BSc. in Animal Sciences - Agriculture
Northwest University
Grade 12 - Sciences
Emjindini Senior Secondary School
References
- Mr. RB, Mabalanganyi, ARC Supervisor, MabalanganyiR@arc.agric.za, 076 748 7226
- Dr. NH Msiza Animal Science Candidate Mentor, nmsiza@ufh.ac.za, +27 40 602 2698/071 821 0860
- R., Molefi, Research supervisor, molefireitumetse@gmail.com, 060 463 2202, 082 712 4063, NWU
Community Service
Institute of Health Programs and Systems, Community Service Volunteer, 2020-08, 2020-11, Recruiting and registering female teenagers and young woman in their early twenties to be taught about important health issues encountered by teenagers and young woman., Playing sports and indoors games with them, assisting with assignments and other school projects. Assist with examination preparations., Assist with tertiary and college application., End of Contract
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- SACNASP