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KATLEGO MOSEKI

Summary

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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

In-house Model Youth Graduate Project

Mogale City Local Municipality
Krugersdorp, South Africa
06.2025 - Current
  • Implement and monitor the municipal parks, gardens, and open space management plans.
  • Conduct site inspections to assess maintenance needs, allocate resources, and ensure safety compliance.
  • Maintain the horticultural asset register and oversee fleet repair and maintenance requests.
  • Carry out horticultural activities including plant propagation, seed collection, soil preparation, composting, pest/disease management, and indigenous plant conservation.
  • Design, implement, and maintain landscaping projects for municipal entrances, traffic islands, parks, and public spaces.
  • Coordinate and participate in urban greening and tree planting campaigns, including Arbor Day events, in schools, clinics, and community areas.
  • Deliver environmental education sessions to promote biodiversity awareness.
  • Compile and submit business plans, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Manage projects, monitor service providers, and prepare payment requisitions.
  • Lead and present sustainable green space projects, including developing final reports and portfolios.

Horticulture Intern

Qutom Farms
Bapsfontein, South Africa
09.2024 - 02.2025

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.

Horticulture Intern

Colourful Splendour Garden Centre
Johannesburg
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in the daily care of plants, including watering, pruning, and fertilizing.

• 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.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
05.2025

Advanced Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
05.2024

Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
05.2023

Matric Certificate -

Thabo Ntsako Secondary School
Grade 12
11.2018

Skills

  • Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • 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

References

Mahlohonolo Chacha

  • Mogale City Local Municipality

Assistant manager

+27 837634130

Mahlohonolo.chacha@mogalecity.gov.za

  • Qutom Farms

Kgaogelo Maponyane

Food Technologist

+27 717641913

reports@qutomfarms.co.za/kgaogelomankote1@gmail.co

  • Colourful Splendour Garden Centre

Cary Goodwin

+27 827812710

cary@colourfulgroup.co.za

Timeline

In-house Model Youth Graduate Project

Mogale City Local Municipality
06.2025 - Current

Horticulture Intern

Qutom Farms
09.2024 - 02.2025

Horticulture Intern

Colourful Splendour Garden Centre
08.2022 - 12.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology

Advanced Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma - Horticulture

Tshwane University of Technology

Matric Certificate -

Thabo Ntsako Secondary School
KATLEGO MOSEKI