NELISWA MFEKA

I am a determined and hard-working person, with good work ethics, professional, reliable, able to handle work under pressure. I am passionate, self-driven and computer literate. I can work well both as an individual and in a team, I have good communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

• 2022-01-01, Microsoft computer course, educourse online
• 2021-01-01, Facitilation and assessing course, annacol training
• 2016-01-01, Course on caring for infants& children with acute malnutrition, Southhampton university

• 2023-09-18, 2024-06-14, Intern, Kurt Weiss greenhouse incl, New York, USA, Packing procedures for various types of crops for various methods of transportation and sale, Labelling and shipping, Organize shipping carts, Watering flowers, Observe growth and measure the growth of different flowers, Diagnose and recommend methods of control and treatments for pests and diseases
• 2023-06-15, 2023-09-15, Intern, Spears farm incl, Maine, USA, Packing procedures for various types of crops for various methods of transportation and sale, Recognize healthy stock for harvesting; learn appropriate procedures for harvesting; harvesting crops; safety and proper equipment usage for harvesting, Correctly harvest a specified number of varieties of vegetable crops, Scout Crops for pest and diseases, know common cause and treatments. Know commonly used chemicals for pest and disease control as well and safety procedures for chemical application, Diagnose and recommend methods of control and treatments for pest and diseases, Verbally communicate the company rules, emergency procedures and be able to identify direct supervisor
• 2023-01-01, 2023-06-30, Assistant agricultural practitioner, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Kzn, South Africa, Responsible for rendering agricultural services to the farmers in livestock and crop production, Provide administrative and related functions, Assist promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products, Assisting promoting a pluralistic approach and partnership with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organized agriculture, Organize farmers day, Provide scientific and technical advice, Encourage conservation of natural resources, Writing report to the management
• 2022-01-01, 2022-07-31, Facilitator& assessor, Khuthala farmers’ cooperative, Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Responsible for rendering agricultural services to the farmers in livestock and poultry commodities, Provide scientific and technical advisory, Working with farmers to maximize their production using modern technologies, Compiling monthly and weekly report, Teaching agricultural economics to local farmers, guide and manage events, Agenda setting, task management, motivating learners and assessing the performance of learners
• 2021-05-01, 2022-01-31, Trainee farm production manager, Tegwaan nest farm, Baynesfield, Richmond Kzn, South Africa, Farm record keeping, Water and irrigation management, Scouting for pest and diseases, Chemicals and fertilizer application, Stock control, Post-harvest handling& food safety management
• 2019-04-01, 2021-04-30, Intern, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Baynesfield, Richmond Kzn, South Africa, Inform small scales farmers of new farming methods from Cedara research institution compiling monthly report, Organize farmers information day, Provide technical and scientific advisory, Empowering youth and rural women, Warn farmers of any pest and disease outbreak
• 2018-03-01, 2019-03-31, Apprentice, Future farmers foundation, Baynesfield, Richmond kzn, South Africa, Taking soil samples to the lab, (soil test) and interpreting soil result, Land preparation, Cleaning farm equipment, Planting vegetables, watering and harvesting, Grading and packaging, Farm record keeping, Stock taking, Disease and pest identification, Marketing vegetables to the local market, Customer service

• South African Counsil of Natural Scientific professional, 127756(SACNASP)
• AGRISETA, AGRI//ASS/3015/22

• Planning manager of Tegwaan Nest Farm, P.O Box 226, mlaas road, kzn 3730, nrsitaram@hotmail.com, 031 785 1320, 086 542 1320, 082 406 8850
• CEO of Khuthala cooperative, nico.milton@hotmail.com, 082 293 3877
• Former employer Spears farm incl, 14 Uegley road hills Nobleboro, Maine 04555, rwspear@roadrunner.com, +1 207 54244 59
• General manager of Kurt Weiss greenhouse, 95 main street Centre Moriches, NY state 11934, payroll@kurtweiss.com, +1 631 878 2500