Adept at strategic planning and public speaking, I leveraged my expertise at the Department of Agriculture to foster co-operative loyalty and to improve small scale producers to reach up-leveled good agricultural practices. My background spans quality control with in depth expertise and competencies in different fruits including apples and pears, stone fruits, grapes,citrus, blue berries vegetables mostly pumpkins and butternuts quality inspection and training of new recruits.
I have moslty capitalised in educating and in creating strategies to overcome my everyday challenges coming with diversity of work environments i have performed in. I had been chosen to engage in economic development tasks driving sustainable growth and compliance. Skilled in group facilitation and presentations, I consistently achieve impactful outcomes, enhancing program and product quality.
If my versatility is a preferred element within the organization I am available for further discussion. Once I get to understand the requirements reciprocity will be visible in performance of duties and in uplifting the organizations principles.
Work History
Assistant Agricultural Advisor
Department of Agriculture
Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring client portfolios and making timely adjustments.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Educator
Department of Education
Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Senior Quality Inspector
PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD
Identified defects during cyclical checks.
Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
Inspected Product or service with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
Participated in cross-functional teams to develop process improvements, leading to increased product quality and efficiency.
Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
Collaborated closely with operations managers to address any quality concerns arising during production runs.
Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
Performed regular calibration checks on measurement tools, guaranteeing accurate readings during inspections.
Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
Improved customer satisfaction ratings through diligent inspection of finished products before shipment.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
UTHUKELA MUNICIPALITY
Established strong partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and private sector entities to leverage resources and expertise in support of program goals.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable development projects.
Developed strategic plans for long-term program sustainability, embedding local ownership and fostering lasting change in communities served.
Delivered impactful presentations at conferences and seminars to share best practices and lessons learned from completed projects.
