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Livhuwani Tshikovhi

Livhuwani Tshikovhi

Agricultural Food And Quarantine Technician
Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic Agricultural Technician with expertise in crop management and a proven track record at the Border Management Authority. Skilled in data collection and analysis, fostering strong relationships with traders to enhance sustainable practices. Adapt at problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring compliance with agricultural regulations while promoting operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Agricultural Technician

Border Management Authority
04.2023 - Current

Provide expect advise on Imports and Exports of regulated agricultural goods at the border, as a means of reinforcing fair trade that is aligned with biosafety and biosecurity of the Republic of South Africa.


Conduct inspections, sampling and detecting pests as punitive measures and administration to exercise import and export of Agricultural products regulated under related legislations adopted in 1993 under the World Trade Organization- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement.

Reinforce laws of the Republic of South Africa to ensure effective and efficient functions such as that of access control of travellers under the Border Management Authority Act 2 of 2020.


Apply management and administrative skills that strengthen the organizational structure function such as data capturing and filing of information, and likewise participate in decision-making processes that serve in maintaining operational stability.


Agricultural Technician

Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform
05.2016 - 03.2023

Conduct inspections, sampling and detecting pests as punitive measures and administration to exercise import and export of Agricultural products regulated under related legislations adopted in 1993 under the World Trade Organization- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement.

Reinforce laws of the Republic of South Africa to ensure effective and efficient functions such as that of access control of travellers under the Border Management Authority Act 2 of 2020.


Develop strong relationships with traders to facilitate knowledge sharing on best practices in sustainable agriculture.

Intern

Department of Agriculture , Forestry and Fisheries
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Data capturing and finalising the database for Directorate Inspection Services and Foreign inspections.
  • Trained on interpretation and implementation of Agricultural regulations on Plant Health matters concerning import and export, with the Plant Heath Directorate.
  • Analysed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

    Assist in drafting registration documents of citrus and deciduous facilities intended for export to special markets.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Venda
Limpopo
04.2001 -

Skills

    Crop management

    Field experimentation

    Record keeping

    Budgeting and financial planning

    Precision agriculture expertise

    Quality control assessment

    Public speaking and presentation

    Environmental monitoring

    Data collection techniques

    Teamwork

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Problem-solving

    Time management

    Problem-solving abilities

    Multitasking

    Food safety compliance

    Excellent communication

    Multitasking Abilities

    Decision-making

    Self motivation

    Time management abilities

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Organizational skills

    Attention to detail

    Analytical thinking

    Equipment operation

    Written communication

    Continuous improvement

    Interpersonal communication

    Data interpretation

    Clerical support

    Goal setting

    Field sampling

    Disease identification

    Administration and management

    Human resources

    Professional demeanor

Interests

Writing

Blogging

Business

Blogging

In the interest of an improved and healthy lifestyle, it is only when there are some failed attempts that they can be substantial rewards. It is about investing in oneself to work for it, and not expect a silver platter. It is an ability to adapt and adjust ones strengths and weakness , to fully be in self-discovery. An embrace of self to build on worthiness .

Timeline

Agricultural Technician

Border Management Authority
04.2023 - Current

Agricultural Technician

Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform
05.2016 - 03.2023

Intern

Department of Agriculture , Forestry and Fisheries
02.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Venda
04.2001 -
Livhuwani TshikovhiAgricultural Food And Quarantine Technician