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Mosandiwa Josephine Magadani

Inspector
Polokwane

Summary

Agricultural specialist with experience in soil management, crop production, sustainable farming practices,data analysis, crop management, and resource optimization. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication. Demonstrated proficiency in contributing to successful team collaborations and achieving impactful results and teamwork skills, and ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted thorough inspections of perishable products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Utilized advanced inspection tools to assess product quality and safety during export processes.
  • Collaborated with teams to identify non-conformities and implement corrective actions effectively.
  • Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory requirement.
  • Exceeded productivity goals by efficiently prioritizing tasks based on deadlines while maintaining strict attention to detail during inspections.
  • Acted as a liaison between departments to facilitate clear communication regarding product specifications and any necessary adjustments required due to non-conformance findings during inspection.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB), Citrusdal Office-Western Cape
05.2024 - 09.2024

Same duties as 2025.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Western Cape-Citrusdal
05.2023 - 09.2023

Same duties as 2025.

Agronomist

Sheholdings, Limpopo
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Identified emerging farmers,to produce white beans to Tiger Brands funded by Exxaro mine in Limpopo.Provided technical advice to the farmers.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
04.2021 - 08.2021

Same duties as 2025

Orchard Inspection Technician

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB), Musina office
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Conducted orchard inspection of citrus black spots on the citrus fruit trees, as per the DALRD mandate.
  • This is according to the bilateral agreement with the European union.
  • Inspected 30 min per hectare.
  • Issued out a PQI after the inspection of orchard is free from citrus black spots.
  • If citrus black spot is intercepted we report the hit immediately.
  • Used advanced technology.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
04.2020 - 08.2020

Same duties as 2025.

Orchard technican

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
02.2019 - 09.2019

Same duties as 2020.

Individual Contractor

Solidaridad South Africa
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • .Soil sampler.Collected soil samples from the assigned GPS coordinates and and recorded data as trained.Then shipped them to Johannesburg.

Junior Business Advisor in Crop Production

Technoserve SA
03.2013 - 11.2018
  • Assisted with technical advice for Tiger brand Nwanedi farmers, planning and care to produce good quality class 1 tomatoes with high yield as per specifications: 2016 - 2018.
  • .Farmers were able to produce and repay the loan that was funded by Irish aid to the company as a revolving grand.
  • Technically planned, implemented and controlled all farming activities of relevant projects as specified in the business plan: Progress milling project- conducted research of maize under dry land production at Polokwane GA Sebati and Mmbayoe with 30 farms 2017.
  • AYAB project - youth programs to help youth to access markets from 2017 _2018.
  • Standard bank project- to assist Standard bank to recover the money borrowed to the Nwanedi farmers from 2013-2015 by them producing butternut and getting them access to markets.
  • .Organized farmers training and trained them.
  • .Coordinated and conducted farm assessment.
  • .Identified, evaluated and prepared new potential farmers.
  • .Used advanced technology to render effective and efficient service.
  • .Managed onsite administration.
  • .Planned own weekly activities.
  • .Had continuous liaison between farmers and market to ensure quality of service and product.
  • .Had good communication with our stakeholder e.g Nwanedi Agriculture officials.

Experimental Training

Neos Estate, Citrus farm
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Fertilizer application Irrigation Harvesting Pruning

School Vacation Duties

CRI (Citrus Research International)
06.2010 - 06.2010
  • .Assistance in the library.
  • .Organised the book shelfs.
  • .Pruned the trees.
  • .Operated the switch board.

Education

B-Tech - Crop Protection

Tshwane University of Technology
Gauteng-Pretoria
01-2012

Diploma - Crop Protection

Lowveld College of Agriculture
Mpumalanga-Nespruit
01-2011

Higher Certificate - Crop Protection

Lowveld College of Agriculture
Mpumalanga-Nelspruit
01-2010

Matric -

Glen Cowie College of Technology
Limpopo-Glen Cowie
01-2005

Skills

Crop management techniques

Soil management

Agricultural data analysis

Customer service

Responsibility adaptation

Verbal communication

References

  • Johanna, Molepo, Friend, Kgaugelo.molepo@nrf.ac.za, 012 481 4148, Friend
  • Lloyd, Rambuda, Technoserve SA mentor, 073 057 0125, Technoserve SA, Mentor
  • Mick, Mashaba, Lowveld college housefather, 072 313 6905, Lowveld college, Housefather

Timeline

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board
05.2025 - 08.2025

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB), Citrusdal Office-Western Cape
05.2024 - 09.2024

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Western Cape-Citrusdal
05.2023 - 09.2023

Agronomist

Sheholdings, Limpopo
01.2022 - 12.2022

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
04.2021 - 08.2021

Orchard Inspection Technician

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB), Musina office
04.2020 - 09.2020

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
04.2020 - 08.2020

Orchard technican

Perishable Product Expert Control Board, Musina
02.2019 - 09.2019

Individual Contractor

Solidaridad South Africa
12.2018 - 12.2018

Junior Business Advisor in Crop Production

Technoserve SA
03.2013 - 11.2018

Experimental Training

Neos Estate, Citrus farm
01.2011 - 12.2011

School Vacation Duties

CRI (Citrus Research International)
06.2010 - 06.2010

B-Tech - Crop Protection

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma - Crop Protection

Lowveld College of Agriculture

Higher Certificate - Crop Protection

Lowveld College of Agriculture

Matric -

Glen Cowie College of Technology

Additional Information

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