Mbongiseni Ndebele
Agriculture
Empangeni
Summary
4. Summary of skills acquired: Confidence in working with people. Effective communication and community liaison. Strategic thinking and problem solving. Business report writing, negotiation and presentation. Project development, community development and management. Adjudication and research procedures. 5. Achievements, Social involvement and community Service: Served as a Non-Executive Director for the Zululand Development Agency for two years, Completion of a Master Degree in Management Science. Project Community development projects such as: - Operation Vuselela and Operation Sakhinzuzo - Trained rural communities in project management and governance matters
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Projects Manager
Tongaat Hulett Sugar South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Durban
02.2011 - Current
- Responsible for the management and implementation of a
- R74million partnership project between KZN Department of
- Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and Tongaat Hulett (South Africa)
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for presentation to the project funders
- Procure inputs and appoint contractors for the project in line with PFMA and ensure compliance with the best procurement practices
- Line
- Management of 45 agricultural extension staff
- Develop, monitor, manage and administer departmental budgets to ensure that funds are expended in accordance with budget allocations
- Identify capacity building needs for various community trusts, cooperatives and farmers
- Prepare project proposals and business plans to raise funding to support agricultural projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Regional Economic Advisor
SA CANEGROWERS ASSOCIATION
Durban
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Manage Regional staff; Prepare viability studies, budgets, cashflows, conduct economic research in order to develop models and systems for best practices; Conduct land valuations; and provide economic advisory service to emerging and commercial sugarcane farmers
- Liaise with public sector and private sector on grower development matters
- Assess small scale growers training requirements and compile a training plan.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Part-Time Lecturer
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
Empangeni
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Description of duties : Prepare and conduct Entrepreneurship lectures to second year students
- Prepare and conduct practical sessions for
- Entrepreneurship students
Development Officer
SA CANEGROWERS ASSOCIATION
Durban
12.1996 - 07.2005
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Fostered and facilitated relationships with product distribution channels to increase product sales.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
- Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget.
- Generated accounting and financial reports, charts and forecasts.
- Prepared grant proposals under tight deadlines.
Education
Master of Management Science - Business Law
Durban University of Technology
Durban 04.2017 - 02.2021
B Tech Degree - Agricultural Management
Port Elizabeth Technikon
Port Elizabeth 01.1998 - 12.2002
National Diploma - Agriculture: Plant Production
Mangosuthu Technikon
Durban 01.1994 - 12.1996
Project Management, Labour Law -
UNISA
Gauteng 01.2004 - 04.2004
Certificate In Computer Applications - Management Information Systems
Dimension Data
Pinetown 01.2002 - 04.2002
Senior Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture - Sugarcane Agriculture
Shukela Training Centre
Mount Edgecombe 06.2001 - 07.2001
Standard 10 (Grade 12) - High School Education
Somfula High School
Hlabisa 01.1988 - 12.1992
Skills
Advanced problem solving
undefinedAdditional Information
- 14 555 2080 Marital Status, Postal Address : P O Box 8658 Empangeni Rail 3910 Driver’s License : Code 08 / B
Timeline
Master of Management Science - Business Law
Durban University of Technology
04.2017 - 02.2021
Projects Manager
Tongaat Hulett Sugar South Africa (Pty) Ltd
02.2011 - Current
Regional Economic Advisor
SA CANEGROWERS ASSOCIATION
08.2006 - 01.2011
Part-Time Lecturer
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
07.2005 - 12.2007
Project Management, Labour Law -
UNISA
01.2004 - 04.2004
Certificate In Computer Applications - Management Information Systems
Dimension Data
01.2002 - 04.2002
Senior Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture - Sugarcane Agriculture
Shukela Training Centre
06.2001 - 07.2001
B Tech Degree - Agricultural Management
Port Elizabeth Technikon
01.1998 - 12.2002
Development Officer
SA CANEGROWERS ASSOCIATION
12.1996 - 07.2005
National Diploma - Agriculture: Plant Production
Mangosuthu Technikon
01.1994 - 12.1996
Standard 10 (Grade 12) - High School Education
Somfula High School
01.1988 - 12.1992
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