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Minenhle Mbuyazi

Farm Manager & Mentor
Richards Bay

Summary

Proven Farm Manager with a track record of optimizing farm operations and employee performance at Mbonambi Agric Enterprise. Skilled in farm equipment operation and excelling in performance management, I've led teams to enhance productivity and sustainability. Expert in leveraging records management for strategic decision-making, I've significantly improved crop quality and operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Farm Manager

Mbonambi Agric Enterprise
03.2020 - Current
  • Led team of 10 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
  • Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
  • Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.

Agri-facilitator & Mentor

Rural Black Industrialists
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Training different cooperatives on crop production, market access, building business relationships and maintaining them.
  • Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
  • Helping each business pick the relevant working tools for each task that had to be performed.

Junior Agricultural Advisor

Ikhayalethemba
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all tiimes
  • Conducted thorough reviews of clients'' existing financial plans, identifying areas for improvement or adjustment.
  • offered sound advice on soil remedial action to improve soil structure and productivity

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management

University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
05.2001 -

Skills

Farm equipment operation

Performance Management

Farm Operations

Overseeing employees

Seed purchasing

Crop Inspection

Crop Irrigation

Farm Budgeting

Allocating resources

Records Management

Problem solving

Certification

Certified Presenter, Trainer & Mentor for Crop Production

References

  • Thabo Olivier (Mentor) : 076 016 9499
  • Tholinhlanhla Dindi (Extension Officer) : 078 647 1055
  • Lungani Mthembu (Former employer): 083 298 0437

Timeline

Certified Presenter, Trainer & Mentor for Crop Production

07-2024

Farm Management Skills Program - Sinovyolwethu Trading

12-2022

Poultry production- International Agricultural Academy for Africa

06-2022

Horticulture - International Agricultural Academy for Africa

06-2022

Business Management-International Agricultural Academy for Africa

06-2022

Agri-facilitator & Mentor

Rural Black Industrialists
03.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Agricultural Advisor

Ikhayalethemba
02.2021 - 11.2021

Farm Manager

Mbonambi Agric Enterprise
03.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management

University of KwaZulu Natal
05.2001 -

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