Keolebogile Agnes Segotsane
Agricultural Advisor
Kimberley,Northern Cape
Summary
Professional agricultural expert with broad experience in sustainable farming practices and crop management. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in soil health assessment, pest management, and precision agriculture techniques. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agricultural Advisor
Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental affairs, rural development and land reform
Upington
05.2014 - Current
- Coordinate and implement rural agricultural programs and projects
- Capacity building and training of farmers
- Provide farmer support towards increasing production
- Promote and support youth and women in agriculture and rural development
- Give contact extension advice to farmers on effective and efficient utilization of natural resources
- Conduct land care awareness campaigns
- Community profiling: Food insecure households and establishment of backyard gardens to ensure food security
- Work with relevant stakeholders in the development and support for farmers
- Assist farmers with funding applications through CASP, Ilima and other funding avenues
- Assist in the compilation of business plans for their enterprises
- Agricultural projects implementation, monitoring and coordination skills
- Project management skills
- Conflict management skills
- Communication, organizing, data collection and community profiling skills
- Analyzed agricultural data to identify trends and inform policy recommendations for rural development initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Managed budgets and financial records to ensure profitability while making strategic investments in infrastructure or equipment upgrades when necessary.
- Analyzed crop performance data for better decision-making and future improvements in agricultural practices.
- Collaborated with researchers to test new crop varieties, ultimately leading to higher yields and improved resistance to diseases.
- Conducted regular inspections of fields and machinery, maintaining optimal conditions for agricultural production.
- Trained farm staff on best practices, ensuring a consistently high standard of work across all operations.
- Assessed learning needs of farmers and team members to drive solutions to address skills gaps.
- Inspected farms and fields for compliance with local and state regulations.
Skills
- Crop management
- Water management
- Field scouting
- Horticulture techniques
- Agribusiness management
- Crop rotation
- Training and education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- SACNASP
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture - Irrigation Management
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein 01.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Agriculture Honours - Agricultural Management
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein 01.2015 - 12.2016
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Extension
Central University of Technology Free State
Bloemfontein 01.2016 - 01.2017
Timeline
Advanced Diploma - Agricultural Extension
Central University of Technology Free State
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Agriculture Honours - Agricultural Management
University of The Free State
01.2015 - 12.2016
Agricultural Advisor
Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental affairs, rural development and land reform
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Agriculture - Irrigation Management
University of The Free State
01.2009 - 12.2012