Strategic programme coordinator with expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, and planning. Effectively managed complex initiatives and fostered partnerships to achieve organisational goals. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, driving operational success across diverse environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Officer
Office of the Minister of Agriculture, DoA
11.2025 - Current
Coordinated ministerial outreach programmes and stakeholder engagement initiatives across South Africa to enhance collaboration and visibility
Liaised with senior government officials, MECs, Heads of Departments, Directors-General, industry representatives, and producer organisations to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
Facilitate collaboration between national departments, provincial governments, commodity organisations, farmer groups and industry stakeholders
Coordinate logistics, briefing documents and programme implementation for Ministerial Engagements
Coordinate agricultural recovery and resilience programmes and ensure Minister’s visibility
Supported stakeholder communication and media engagement during ministerial activities to promote transparency and strengthen relationships
Support strategic initiatives related to agricultural development, food security, market access and rural economic growth
Prepare concept documents, official correspondence and stakeholder communication
Managed complaints and ehnaced departmental service delivery
Technical Advisor
RED MEAT INDUSTRY SERVICES (RMIS)
11.2022 - 10.2025
Provided technical support and advisory services to livestock producers across South Africa.
Coordinated livestock development programmes and farmer support initiatives.
Led training programmes covering herd health, biosecurity, animal handling, nutrition, and production management.
Supported implementation of national livestock traceability initiatives.
Facilitated study groups, farmer days, and extension activities.
Project Coodinator
OBARO Animal Production
11.2021 - 10.2022
Coordinated livestock development and feedlot projects to support farmers towards commercial viability.
Provided technical advisory services on animal health, nutrition, herd management, and production efficiency.
Facilitated farmer training, study groups, and on-farm capacity-building initiatives.
Assessed farm potential, infrastructure, grazing resources, and production systems to inform development interventions.
Built and maintained strategic relationships with farmers, contributing to business growth and service delivery across 26 branches in Northwest, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Mpumalanga.
Farm Operator Assistant Manager
MPHELENG POULTRY FARM
03.2021 - 11.2021
Monitored flock health, welfare, and performance to minimise losses and optimise output.
Ensured compliance with biosecurity standards and maintained poultry facilities to safeguard flock health.
Coordinated daily broiler production operations, contributing to achievement of productivity and efficiency targets.
Supported marketing and sales initiatives, improving market access and profitability for the farm.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
01-2027
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Education
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
01-2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Agriculture
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
01-2021
Managing Perfomance in Public Service - Public Administration
School of Goverment
Policy formulation and Implementation - Public Administration
School of Government
09-2023
CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Management
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
03-2025
Skills
Stakeholder Relations and Engagement
Programme and Project Management
Public Sector Coordination
Community Engagement and Development
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Policy Advocacy and Complaint Resolution
Technical advisory
Event and Outreach Management
Certification
Team management (Online academy)
Communication and professionalism in a workplace (Online academy)
Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (Leuphana University of Luneburg)
Certified AgriSETA Assessor (Academy Training Group)
Certified AgriSETA Moderator (Academy Training Group)
Professional Registrations
SACNAPS, 124563
SACE, P12675777
REFERENCES
Ms Theresa Lotter
Special Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Email: Theresa.lotter@gmail.com
Cell: 082 774 6720
Mr Dipepeneng Serage
Deputy Director-General: Agricultural Production, Biosecurity and Natural Resource Management
Department of Agriculture
Email: SerageD@nda.gov.za
Cell: 060 551 5686
Mr Dewald Oliver
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS)
Email: DewaldO@rmis.co.za
Cell: 082 800 3737
Timeline
Community Outreach Officer
Office of the Minister of Agriculture, DoA
11.2025 - Current
Technical Advisor
RED MEAT INDUSTRY SERVICES (RMIS)
11.2022 - 10.2025
Project Coodinator
OBARO Animal Production
11.2021 - 10.2022
Farm Operator Assistant Manager
MPHELENG POULTRY FARM
03.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Agriculture
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Education
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Agriculture
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Managing Perfomance in Public Service - Public Administration
School of Goverment
Policy formulation and Implementation - Public Administration