Matsimele Jonas Chuene
Mamelodi East
Summary
Regional operations specialist with a strong focus on process optimization and achieving results. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Known for promoting team collaboration, adapting to changing requirements, and delivering dependable outcomes. Proficient in coordinating and solving problems to make a significant impact.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator: Comm., Public and Private
SEDA
Polokwane - Limpopo
10.2017 - Current
- Provide relevant strategic direction and business advisory services to existing small and medium enterprises
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders when developing, reviewing and implementing Local Economic Development Strategies and Integrated Development Plans
- Conduct business diagnostics using relevant tools for proper development support
- Coordinate establishment and development of SMMEs and Collectively Owned Enterprises within the province
- Research programme concepts and industry trends to conceptualize and develop socio-economic development programme frameworks and content
- Facilitate the appraisal of business plan for effective and sustainable SMME and Co-operative support
- Facilitate access to market and finance for Co-ops and SMMEs
- Ensure timeous consolidation and reporting on the implementation of all socio-economic development programmes or initiatives within the organization
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, promoting collaboration and driving business development.
ASD: Development Finance Coordination
National Dept. of Agric, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
Arcadia - Pretoria
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Conduct research, analyse gaps and develop strategies for funding programs to assist in the establishment, growth and sustainability of SMMEs
- Facilitating the financing of agricultural enterprises and industry business opportunities and target markets
- Facilitate the establishment of working relationships with Provincial Departments, Intermediaries and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with Provincial Departments to pilot the implementation of new programs and mechanisms using a project management approach
- Ensure compliance with the loan servicing agreements and monitor the processing and recovery of borrower payments closely
- Build, foster and maintain consistent, effective and strong relationships with existing and new clients within the allocated portfolio
- Provide financing solutions to farmers and creating sustainable financial solutions and end-to-end business support for farmers
- Follow the operational plan to ensure a consistent and meaningful customer visitation programme, including onsite farm visits
- Implement operational and financial reporting systems timely and accurately
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Student Assistant
North West University
Mmabatho - North West
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Provided exceptional support during peak registration periods, ensuring students had access to required information and resources.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by providing support services to students with accommodation needs.
- Optimized administrative workflow, introducing digital submission for most forms and requests.
- Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
- Fostered supportive environment for new students through creation of orientation program.
- Improved student access to academic support by coordinating peer tutoring program.
Manager: Farmer Support and Development
Biodiesel Business Incubator
Marble Hall - Limpopo
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Manage awareness creation within communities regarding the incubation
- Oversee recruitment and section of qualifying incubates into the incubation program
- Conduct research on key economic and social variables, potential and constrains for economic growth and development
- Create an enabling environment to ensure the success of SMMEs
- Provide leadership and supervision in provision of technical support, skills development and nurturing
- Develop business proposals and facilitate access to rural finance and donor funding
- Construct clear campaign communication briefs for stakeholders to build with appropriate agencies where required
- Measure campaign efficiency and effectiveness against KPIs
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
Agricultural Economist
Limpopo Dept. of Agriculture
Burgersfor
10.2008 - 03.2011
- Advisory on farmer support and development,
- Facilitate training
- Development of business plans,
- Facilitation of access to the market,
- Facilitation of access to finance,
- Mentorship and coaching,
- Link with other stakeholders.
- Worked effectively to influence key players across private and public sectors.
- Designed and improved models to further strengthen macroeconomic analysis.
- Developed comprehensive reports, presenting clear and concise findings to stakeholders for informed decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex economic issues and drive impactful solutions.
- Developed market, economic and sector analysis to inform business strategy.
- Developed and refined forecasts for areas affecting market.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement economic development plans.
Researchers Assistant
Agribusiness Consortium (LADA)
Marble Hall - Limpopo
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Assist researchers to collect, capture and analysing data.
Intern: Agricultural Value Chain
Limpopo Dept. of Agriculture
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Participated in planning and execution of community outreach programs, strengthening community relations.
- Assisted in development of new product feature, contributing to user-friendly experience.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing by creating internal wiki for project guidelines.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
Monitoring And Evalutation
Foundation For Professional Development (FPD)
Pretoria01.2024
Hons Degree - Rural Dev. Studies, Communication for Sustainable Rural Dev, Principles & Approaches of Rural Dev, Agribusiness Man, Agric. Project Planning & Appraisal, Leadership & Group dynamics and Research Project, Dev. theories & Dev. Research Methods
University of Pretoria (UP)
Pretoria12.2017
Certificate in Business Management - Business communication, Business accounting and Finance, Self-management, Human resource man. And Marketing management principles
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria06.2015
Certificate in Applied Project Management - Introduction to project management, Project man. And Information technology, Project management process, Project integration management, Project scope, time, cost and quality management, and Project risk management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Agric. Economics, Farm Management, Production Economics, Agric. Finance Economics, Agric. Extension, Accounting, Agric. Statistics
North-West University (NWU)
North West12.2006
High School/Matric Certificate - Sepedi, English, Afrikaans, Agriculture, Biology
Mphachue Senior Secondary School
Ga-Mphahlele, South Africa12.2002
Skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Report writing
- Computer literate (Windows XP, Windows 2003, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and MS Access)
- Negotiation and Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Presentation skills
- Research conducting and analysing
- Networking skills
- Team player
- Planning
- Organising
- Implementation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Administrative leadership
- Workflow management
- Schedule coordination
- Budget planning
- Negotiation
- Professional networking
Accomplishments
- Secured R 12 546 323.00 RECAP fund for Coromandel Farmers Trust (2013)
- Secured R 4 094 200.35 RECAP fund for Noko Development Trust (2013)
- Secured R 1.3 million funding for production inputs (Sunflower seeds, fertilizers and Chemicals) to cover 40 farmers (Incubatees) operating on 20 Ha lands (2011)
- Secured R 600 000.00 EPWP funding to create 450 casual jobs (2011/12)
- Secured R 867 345.13 AgriSeta mentorship funding to benefit 180 grain farmers (Limpopo Department of Agriculture: 2009/10)
- Appointed student assistant in Agricultural Economics and Extension department (North West University: 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006)
Other Courses And Certificates
- Agriseta Assessor: AGRI/ASS/1461/13
- Conflict resolution and management (CCMA:2020)
- Effective Stakeholder Management (UP: 2021)
Extramural Activities - Sport
Volleyball (2000 – 2002)
Drivers Licence
EB
Leadership Experience
Captain: Volleyball (2001), Being a Volleyball captain taught me a lot in terms of teamwork and leadership skills.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/27/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Affiliations
- South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) - 685607006931
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsimele-chuene-6402b518
Linkedin profile
Timeline
Regional Coordinator: Comm., Public and Private
SEDA
10.2017 - Current
ASD: Development Finance Coordination
National Dept. of Agric, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
08.2013 - 09.2017
Manager: Farmer Support and Development
Biodiesel Business Incubator
04.2011 - 07.2013
Agricultural Economist
Limpopo Dept. of Agriculture
10.2008 - 03.2011
Researchers Assistant
Agribusiness Consortium (LADA)
04.2008 - 06.2008
Intern: Agricultural Value Chain
Limpopo Dept. of Agriculture
04.2007 - 03.2008
Student Assistant
North West University
01.2003 - 12.2016
Monitoring And Evalutation
Foundation For Professional Development (FPD)
Hons Degree - Rural Dev. Studies, Communication for Sustainable Rural Dev, Principles & Approaches of Rural Dev, Agribusiness Man, Agric. Project Planning & Appraisal, Leadership & Group dynamics and Research Project, Dev. theories & Dev. Research Methods
University of Pretoria (UP)
Certificate in Business Management - Business communication, Business accounting and Finance, Self-management, Human resource man. And Marketing management principles
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Certificate in Applied Project Management - Introduction to project management, Project man. And Information technology, Project management process, Project integration management, Project scope, time, cost and quality management, and Project risk management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Science - Agric. Economics, Farm Management, Production Economics, Agric. Finance Economics, Agric. Extension, Accounting, Agric. Statistics
North-West University (NWU)
High School/Matric Certificate - Sepedi, English, Afrikaans, Agriculture, Biology
Mphachue Senior Secondary School
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