Elias Godfrey Thwala
Mbombela
Summary
Godfrey Thwala is a seasoned agripreneur, boasting an illustrious decade-long journey in the agricultural landscape. Master's Degree Candidate in Sustainable Africulture from University of the Free State. Degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of the Free State, Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Reaource Management from University of Mpumalanga. Godfrey's academic repertoire extends to a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Johannesburg and a Diploma in Plant Production from the esteemed Lowveld College of Agriculture. A certificate in Sustainable Development Goals and Law from University of Cambridge (Online). Godfrey has served as Head of Business Development for Bokamoso Global Solutions and Bokamoso Farmers Academy. He has served in Black Management Forum (Mbombela Branch) as the secretariate. He is currently serving in Azanian Famrers Association (NPC) as President and Mpumalanga Institute of Leaders (MIL) as a board member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Buhle Bemvelo Farms
Plaston
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Devised business plans, strategies and forecasts to board of directors.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless execution of company initiatives.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Contributed to product development efforts by providing valuable input on customer needs and preferences.
- Championed continuous improvement within the organization by embracing innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Head of Business Development
Bokamoso Global Solutions
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
02.2018 - 03.2020
Education
Master's Degree - Sustainable Africulture
University of the Free State
01.2026 - Current
Degree - Sustainable Agriculture
University of the Free State
01.2025 - 12.2025
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Extension and Rural Reaource Management
University of Mpumalanga
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
University of Johannesburg
Diploma - Plant Production
Lowveld College of Agriculture
Certificate - Sustainable Development Goals and Law
University of Cambridge
Skills
- Change Management
- Sales Presentations
- Lead prospecting
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Black Management Forum, Secretariat, Mbombela Branch
- Azanian Farmers Association (NPC), President
- Mpumalanga Institute of Leaders (MIL), Board Member
Personal Information
Title: Agriculturist
Timeline
Master's Degree - Sustainable Africulture
University of the Free State
01.2026 - Current
Degree - Sustainable Agriculture
University of the Free State
01.2025 - 12.2025
Chief Executive Officer
Buhle Bemvelo Farms
03.2021 - 03.2024
Head of Business Development
Bokamoso Global Solutions
02.2018 - 03.2020
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Extension and Rural Reaource Management
University of Mpumalanga
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
University of Johannesburg
Diploma - Plant Production
Lowveld College of Agriculture
Certificate - Sustainable Development Goals and Law
University of Cambridge