
Qualified horticulturist with a Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture, bringing hands-on experience in the care, maintenance, and presentation of ornamental plants across retail, greenhouse, farm, and municipal environments. Adept at maintaining healthy, visually appealing plants in high-traffic public spaces, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with standards. Experienced in inventory management, receiving and inspecting plant deliveries, and keeping tools and equipment in excellent condition. Recognized for attention to detail, a strong sense of aesthetics, and a friendly, approachable demeanor that enhances guest and client interactions. Adaptable and committed to delivering exceptional plant care in diverse and dynamic environments.
Farm trainee
• Assisted with crop planting, maintenance, and harvesting
• Monitored crop health, detecting pests and diseases, and reporting issues to
management
• Operated farm equipment, such as irrigation systems
• Maintained farm facilities, including cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Quality control trainee
• Tested and smelled produce to assess quality and detect defects.
• Managed traceability systems to track produce from farm to packhouse
• Checked for labels accuracy and placement.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of quality control inspections and test results.
• Learned and practiced propagation techniques, such as seed sowing, cutting, and
grafting.
• Helped with potting, repotting, and transplanting plants.
• Assisted with pest and disease management, including monitoring, identification, and
control.
• Learned about different plant species, including their growth habits, requirements, and
uses.
• Participated in nursery operations, including plant sales, customer service, and
inventory management.
• Assisted with record-keeping, including plant inventory, sales, and customer
information.
High levels of accuracy by keeping attention to detail and correctness
Always maintain a proactive approach in the working environment for ease
in taking ownership and accountability
Ability to accurately and compile reports
Highly motivated, energetic, Sound judgement and good reasoning abilities
Good managerial and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
Time management, Organizational and planning skills
Great team player and can work well independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Mahlohonolo Chacha
Assistant manager
+27 837634130
Mahlohonolo.chacha@mogalecity.gov.za
Kgaogelo Maponyane
Food Technologist
+27 717641913
reports@qutomfarms.co.za/kgaogelomankote1@gmail.co
Cary Goodwin
+27 827812710
cary@colourfulgroup.co.za