NKULULEKO MXOLISI DLAMINI
EMPANGENI
Summary
I have been exposed to the challenging experience, over the years I have demonstrated that I am able to work with both individually and as a team, I am proactive this enable me to take initiative on areas identified needs to work on, I am dependable and reliable. In my career I have been involved working with different stakeholders through planning and monitoring. Facilitated and coordinated implementation of government projects as well as developing small farmers which include youth and women to ensure food security and job sustainability through provision of trainings and infrastructure development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer Production Support Unit Manager: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Manage and implement Departmental programmes and projects in the district municipality.
- Identify economic opportunities linked to assets and natural resources (land, river, and livestock) for enterprise development.
- Conducting community profile using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Conduct site assessment on projects prior provision of enterprise development support and investment.
- Maintain good relations with Traditional Authority, to ensure project get support from community leadership.
- Facilitate and coordinate stakeholder engagements to create good business opportunities and enhance access to resources for rural enterprises.
- Facilitate the establishment of stakeholder's forum for project planning and implementation.
- Coordinated alignment of project with LED and IDP programmes to ensure sustainability of projects within local and district municipality.
- Drafting memorandums and package all supporting documents for rural enterprises to request funds and support.
- Liaise with SCM for the procurement process of goods and services for the approved memo up to delivery to project according to drafted Terms of Reference.
- Facilitate the implementation of approved project according to business plan, which includes production plan and marketing strategy, asset management and financial management.
- Facilitate and coordinate entrepreneurial skills development and technical skills to small business to ensure sustainability of the project.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation on progress of project to identify shortcomings and address them or use alternative methods.
- Identify and secure market contracts for enterprises to sell production.
- Encourage and assist enterprises to comply with Cooperative act of 2005 and SARS and register to supplier database for further business development since they own tractors and trucks.
- Facilitate and coordinate creation of both temporary and permanent job opportunities through support provided by department and other stakeholders involved in project development.
- Provide support and supervision to Agricultural graduates and junior staff
- Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Managed a diverse team of farm workers by providing clear direction on daily tasks while fostering a positive work environment.
- Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development. Monitoring and implementation of project agreements with partners and clients.
- Assist with facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level. Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following.
- Managing social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the agribusiness enterprise. Project Management of prioritized projects for financial years resulting timeous delivery inputs and agricultural supports services.
Training Facilitator
Ithunga Development
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to management to enhance effectiveness.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Conduct skills audit.
- Facilitate skills and youth development training.
- Facilitate enterprise development
- Facilitate business registration.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Provide mentorship for youth.
Extension Assistant
Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Conducting community profiling and community needs assessment, identifying socio economic needs.
- Compile business plans for projects i.e. Land care projects, food security projects and other agricultural related projects.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation on progress of project to identify shortcomings and address them or use alternative methods.
- Facilitated research and development for enterprise development and youth empowerment.
- Identify the training needs for enterprises and facilitate capacity building on Business Management and Financial Management.
Educator
Department of Education
06.2005 - 03.2011
- Ensuring teaching and learning take place during school hours and doing administration duties and facilitated projects within the school.
- Monitoring and evaluation of work.
- Participated in clusters for sharing knowledge with other educators and stakeholders.
- Clear understanding of the current South African education system.
- Achieved trophies for extracurricular activities for dramatic club.
- Coordinated nutritional feeding scheme within the school.
- Based on the provided details for the role of Educator at Gqokubukhosi High School, here are the resume experience statements:
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing student participation and understanding of complex subjects.
- Mentored junior educators, fostering their professional growth and improving overall teaching effectiveness within the department.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum improvements, resulting in enhanced educational outcomes and student satisfaction
Education
Senior Course Certificate - Agriculture
SASRI
01.2019
BTech - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa
01.2018
Three Year Diploma - Agriculture Crop Production
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
01.2005
Grade 12 - undefined
Hlamvana High School
01.2001
Skills
Project management
References
- N.N, Sibiya, Acting Project coordinator, 0713313847, Supervisor, Agriculture, land reform and rural development
- I.M, Dludla, Senior agricultural advisor, 0769351824, Supervisor, Agriculture, land reform and rural development
- M.B Khumalo, Principal, 0729076740, Supervisor, Gqokubukhosi high school
- Mr T Luthuli, Project Manager, 0721224555, Supervisor, Ithunga Development
POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES FAMILIAR WITH
- Restitution of land rights
- Public Financial Management Act
- Land reform policy
- Comprehensive rural development policy
Additional Information
- Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects that will be used to leverage technical & financial resources from government and the private sector.
- Assist in drafting terms of reference and specifications for agricultural /agribusiness technical services required on farms and agribusiness /agroprcessing enterprises.
- Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development. Monitoring and implementation of project agreements with partners and clients.
- Assist with facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level. Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following.
- Managing social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the agribusiness enterprise. Project Management of prioritized projects for financial years resulting timeous delivery inputs and agricultural supports services.
- Co-ordinate and manage projects. Managing a field team implementing a project in a designated geographical are.
- Liaison with officials of organizations and government departments. Manage day to day relationships with various stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate, deliver and report against milestones and support activities as well as coordinating monitoring & evaluation of projects.
- Engage and assist local community groups to participate in the development. Provide expert and support when required.
Timeline
Farmer Production Support Unit Manager: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
10.2020 - 09.2022
Training Facilitator
Ithunga Development
10.2019 - 02.2020
Extension Assistant
Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs
04.2011 - 09.2014
Educator
Department of Education
06.2005 - 03.2011
BTech - Agricultural Management
University of South Africa
Three Year Diploma - Agriculture Crop Production
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
Grade 12 - undefined
Hlamvana High School
Senior Course Certificate - Agriculture
SASRI