Mushaisano Kone Brandy
Pretoria
Summary
A dynamic young aspiring female with outstanding knowledge of extension methodology and practical expertise to provide exceptional all-round service. I am in possession of Baccalaureus Technologiae in Agricultural management. I have 4 years and 7 months working experience in Agriculture field research & Development, Agriculture farm management, Agriculture extension Service and Food Security Projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner (AAP)
Department of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assist in rendering general agricultural advise to internal and external clients to sustainable development.
- Assist in Providing Technical support to agricultural projects, land development support & assist with planning, advise, facilitating and after-care
- Assist in conducting farmers day, information sessions and others.
- Assist in Promoting of sustainable production through establishing of structures to address the needs identified.
- Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment and development of farm business plan.
- Assist in organising meetings to identify training needs.
- Assist by establishing and reviving inactive projects.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining home steads/gardens
- To assist in promoting of sustainable production for agricultural products.
- Assist in proving inputs for the implementation of best practice, technologies, and latest trends.
- Assist by keeping relevant database up to date such as registers of farms within area of operation.
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
- To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnership with relevant agricultural approach and partnership with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture.
- To comply with public service prescripts, departmental policies, procedures, technologies.
Agricultural Entrepreneurial graduate programme
Gauteng Department of Agriculture Rural and Development (GDARD)
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Planting, maintaining, harvesting and storing produce.
- Assist with Managing crop production
- Plan and execute crop scheduling
- Support the harvesting of farm following sustainable harvesting practices
- Managing Greenhouse operation
- Greenhouse technology management, including lightning, irrigation system and cooling
- Conduct field scouting, crop rotation and cover cropping
- Coordinate deliveries of farm produce
- Implement pest control measures using integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Utilization of farm equipment such as irrigation systems, tractors and harvesters
- Maintain accurate records of farm operations
- Proficient in the use of technology and farm management software
- Budget management and financial analysis.
Agriculture Project Assistant
Agricultural Research Council
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Risk assessment in Biosecurity of animals
- Conceptual, Structural & Procedural biosecurity of animals
- Disease management control
- Deworming
- Facilitate and maintenance of risk management
- Data collection, analysing and interpretation
- Administration work
- Assess changes in the regulatory environment
In-service Trainee
Agricultural Research Council
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Assist in Ensuring farm activities complied with government regulations.
- Assist of Spray pesticides solutions to control insects
- Farm activities such as: Assist in farrowing of sows
- Assist with Breeding & selection of livestock
- Assist with Animal nutrition (feed mixing, feed analysis etc.)
- Daily feeding & Record Keeping
- Cleaning & disinfection
- Tail docking, clipping of tucks, Weighing & weaning process
- Animal’s identification, vaccination & treating sick animals
- Partake in the Trials (projects)
Education
BTech - Agricultural management
University of South Africa
Pretoria07.2022
National Diploma - Agricultural management
University of South Africa
Pretoria10.2013
Grade 12 -
Dimani Agric High
Thohoyandou12.2008
Skills
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Basic level of public speaking and reporting writing skills
- An understanding of group dynamics and the ability to communicate with clients and farmers
- Research and problem solving skills
Personal information
- ID Number: 9103191214082
- Driving Licence: Code 10
Sacnasp Reg no
143775
References
- Mr C. Netshithuthuni, LDARD, Former Supervisor, 0723353106
- Mr F. Netshivhodza, GDARD, Former supervisor Sedebeng region, 0764218516.
- Ms M. Mathobela, GDARD, Former supervisor Ekurhuleni region, 0827271583.
Timeline
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner (AAP)
Department of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development
01.2023 - 07.2023
Agricultural Entrepreneurial graduate programme
Gauteng Department of Agriculture Rural and Development (GDARD)
02.2020 - 01.2022
Agriculture Project Assistant
Agricultural Research Council
01.2014 - 12.2014
In-service Trainee
Agricultural Research Council
01.2012 - 12.2012
BTech - Agricultural management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Agricultural management
University of South Africa
Grade 12 -
Dimani Agric High
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