Ndumiso Madikizela
Horticulturist
Cape Town
Summary
I am a dedicated horticulturist with code 10/C1 drivers license, passionate about sustainable and innovative plant management. With practical experience in soil health, plant propagation, identification, pest management, irrigation systems, and estate landscaping, I focus on promoting biodiversity and eco-friendly gardening. In addition to my studies, I volunteer through university-led community engagement activities, where I teach primary school children about sustainable gardening and planting. Beyond horticulture, I've developed strong communication, empathy, and leadership skills through roles such as a peer helper in student counseling and participation in the Community Engagement Student Academy, where I mentored grade 12 learners. Online leadership courses at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology further strengthened my ability to guide and support others in achieving growth and success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Horticulturist
Utropia Landscaping Company
04.2025 - Current
- Transplanting plants from old estate to Greenways Estate, establishing planting beds for sustainable landscaping and conservation.
- Removing weeds from the garden using hand tools for promoting healthy plant growth and garden maintenance
- Pruning plants using pruning shaers and hedge cutter
- Created planting bed by clearing grass, mixing compost into soil for optimal aeration, and conditioning with irrigation.
- pruned and removed large trees for aesthetic landscaping and garden design purposes.
Intern
Vula Environmental Services
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Removed invasive plants at Bellville South dumping site, chipping them for compost and ecological rehabilitation.
- pruning of roses to promote flowering and healthy growth
- propagating plant from seedling, cuttings and dividing perennials planting them in plastic pots.
- Collected indigenous seeds from the wild for propagation.
- prepared growing media for seedlings, transplanting, and cuttings.
Education
Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town12.2024
Advanced Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town12.2025
Skills
Garden maintenance
Hydroponics expertise
Irrigation systems
Plant identification
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Plant selection
Certification
Residence Peer Helper Jan 2024
References
- Russell, russelltrope@gmail.com, 0832586148, Utropia Landscaping Company, Cape Town
- Albert, Nursery Manager, 0609766363, Vula Environmental Services, Cape Town
- Ian Anderson, Site Manager, 0829253821, Vula Environmental Services, Cape Town
Timeline
Horticulturist
Utropia Landscaping Company
04.2025 - Current
Intern
Vula Environmental Services
07.2024 - 12.2024
Advanced Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology