Nonkosi Sibande

• Developed comprehensive reports detailing sector performance metrics.
• Conducted thorough research on market trends and consumer preferences to inform product development initiatives.
• Formulated long-term strategies to capitalize on emerging trends in the sector, positioning the company for future success.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization.

● Assess and advise on specific pests and diseases.

● Identify and compile a list of products or mechanisms to eliminate specific pests and diseases.

● Prepare schedules and programs to prevent and eliminate specific pests and diseases.

● Manage and schedule weed control on natural turf grass surfaces.

● Manage the application of pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers on natural turf grass surfaces.

● Calculate and advise on the required Spring treatment for the individual fields in conjunction with the clients.

● Liaise and inform clients regarding changes to the sports field program, repair work, and the subsequent closure and rehabilitation thereof.

● Request soil testing schedules and programs with the relevant manager to identify nutrient deficiencies.

● Conduct research and identify environmentally friendly organic products or mechanisms.

● Prepare schedules/programs to apply nutrients and update them when required.

● Determine the irrigation requirements for the sports fields and prepare an irrigation schedule/program to ensure adherence to standards.

● Manage the capacity and deliverables of irrigation water resources.

● Report problems with the irrigation systems and resources to the relevant manager.

● Compile a schedule for testing water samples from the various irrigation water resources to prevent contamination.

● Monitor and ensure that sports facilities are prepared following the outlined schedule for approved events.

● Determine and compile a list of specialized equipment and machinery to maintain and treat the sports fields, for input into the budget planning process.

● Identify areas that need environmental rehabilitation and submit a report to the relevant manager.

● Respond to and handle emergency and environmental crises.

● Assist line manager with calculating budgets for consumables, including fertilizers and other products required.

● Conduct National and International sports criteria tests before training or events and ensure compliance with relevant sports bodies.

● Conduct quality checks and provide compliance documents to the match commissioner.

● Arrange for support staff and equipment from Business Support Services if necessary.

● Discuss the plans and programs with line manager for any new developments based on requests for upgrades and improvements.

● Assist line manager with new projects.

● Liaise with team leaders and workers on all aspects of the new developments.

● Ensure that all materials are delivered.

● Organize the preparation of the area to be developed in conjunction with the Team Leaders and the team.

● Provide written reports of the progress of development.

● Arrange site meetings with line manager.

● Provide input to the completion of the developments.

● Sourcing of quotations for garden tools, equipment, plant materials, consumables, etc.

● Keep records and reports of all information relevant to the developments.

● Oversee the maintenance of plant beds and informal lawn areas to a high standard.

● Manage the proper growth and establishment of all plant beds and informal lawn areas.

● Manage the maintenance program to implement changes due

to presiding weather conditions.

● Plan the planting of seasonal annuals.

● Manage and oversee the application of herbicides and pesticides for flower beds, trees, and hard surfaces.

● Manage weed control on hard surfaces and gardens.

● Manage and oversee the annual pruning of trees.

● Manage and oversee compost application and distribution to trees, and flower beds.

● Prepare records of problem areas and report to Line Manager.

● Carry out site inspections with line manager when required.

● Compile and submit weekly reports to the Line Manager of all activities carried out.

● Manage and maintain the landscape within the camps/kraals and pastures.

● Manage the requirements of the different camps as per animal patients’ admission.

● Monitor and implement horticultural practices around the camps/kraals and pastures.

● Ensure the use of environmentally friendly chemicals and fertilizers that are not harmful to the animals.

● Manage the poison garden in collaboration with the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology on campus.

● Manage the pasture plots and sow seeds that are recommended by the Faculty.

● Monitor the growth of unwanted weeds and ensure removal.

● Monitor the Tinkie irrigation system.

● Monitor and manage the correct capacity of irrigation on the Lucerne beds at Hospital camps.

● Arrange the methods and schedules/programs for the eradication of Alien and Invasive species listed with the NEMBA Act (National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 2004).

● Prepare schedules/programs to apply nutrients on the camps/kraals and pastures.

● Report the condition of the camps/kraals and pastures to the relevant line manager.

● Manage the capacity of irrigation water resources at the camps/kraals and pastures.

● Convey problems on the irrigation system and resources to the relevant line manager.

● Request soil testing schedules and programs with the relevant line manager.

● Keep an attendance register for all staff.

● Discuss the “toolbox” talks list with team leaders and staff.

● Manage and control timekeeping.

● Manage and ensure that staff comply with the UP code of conduct, disciplinary code, and other policies and business rules, and participate in the disciplinary processes.

● Provide leadership concerning the division’s operational and strategic activities and monitor productivity and absenteeism.

● Provide direction and encourage staff to create and maintain collegiality and a positive working team spirit, improving performance and ensuring effective service delivery to benefit the clients as well as the team.

● Encourage and facilitate regular meetings among staff members to ensure the optimal flow of information.

● Develop and establish relationships and communications between systems and other UP personnel members to ensure that staff members render services that achieve optimal client satisfaction.

● Provide guidance and support to staff and oversee with regard to the execution of duties and responsibilities.

● Identify and arrange for the implementation of employee wellness programs in liaison with the Employee Wellness Programme (EWP) Office.

● Manage the performance and development of staff. Ensure performance contracts and assessments for staff in the division are completed.

● Report incidents related to staff complaints to the Manager, e.g., injuries on duty documentation.

● Report unsatisfactory facilities for staff use e.g. ablution facilities to the line manager.

● Manage and monitor the housekeeping activities of facilities.

● Keep and maintain records of staff personal information.

● Oversee the arrangement for training and refresher training on equipment/ machinery bing.

● Monitor and ensure record keeping for training and refresher training on equipment/ machinery.

● Identify individuals within the staff complement for up-skilling and continuity management training.

● Maintain detailed records and files of valid training certifications for staff.

● Ensure the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms for staff are within the guidelines of the Procurement Policy and Procedure.

● Assist with an investigation by ManPower if there was a fatal accident in conjunction with the UP’s Occupational Health and Safety division.

● Monitor and ensure adherence to all the Health and Safety (H&S) policies and safe working procedures.

● Do an on-site risk assessment to ensure that the area is safe and that all systems are isolated before any work is done.

● Monitor and ensure all environmental compliance. Report hazards and risks to the line manager.

● Manage Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments in conjunction with Health and Safety Manager.

● Report any environmentally related damages, problems, or concerns to the relevant Manager.

● Manage the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including the issuing and record keeping of PPE.

● Monitor and ensure that chemicals and other hazardous substances are safely and securely stored. Keep records of storage.

● Provide advice to staff on protocols to safeguard against extreme weather conditions.

● Prepare Injury on Duty (IOD) and WL as support documents to be sent with injured individuals during an IOD incident.

● Oversee the workings of specialized equipment and machinery.

● Prepare maintenance of specialized equipment and machinery in conjunction with the relevant line manager.

● Maintain records of specialized equipment and machinery.

● Assess the life span of specialized equipment and machinery.

● Draft and provide a report to the line manager that includes all the equipment used, the condition of equipment and replacement requirement.

● Schedule services and maintenance.

● Arrange and oversee certified training by the manufacturer for new machinery

● Ensure new SOPs are implemented and recorded for new machinery.

● Update safety file according to new machinery and training received.

● Schedule the procurement of fuel and lubricant requirements.

● Assist with the acquirement of specialized equipment and machinery and accept deliveries.

● Report factory faults and deficiencies of the new specialized equipment and machinery.

● Oversee operations at the facility to produce compost and mulch for University campuses and for

public sale.

● Arrange regular site inspections on the facility with Compost Plant Manager.

● Ensure that the Team Leader provides weekly reports.

● Assist with providing training programs for Compost Plant Manager and staff.

● Provide the Compost Plant Manager with other campuses' requirements.

● Arrange for the Compost Plant Manager to keep abreast of the latest developments and improvements in the facility.

● Oversee propagating of salvaged plants from compost yard,

● Ensure that the quality of products is maintained according to the standards of the National and International bodies’ requirements.

● Assist and arrange for registration of the final product at the Department of Forestry’s and Fisheries

(DAFF).

● Assist and arrange printing of registered brand names on compost bags for retail purposes.

● Oversee manufacturing of liquid tea from the compost enrichment plant.

● Liaise with the experimental farm manager for the cleaning of camps by removal of kraal manure to the compost facility.

● Communicate regularly with the client and events committees.

● Attend meetings with various clients for assisting with arrangements for events and tournaments.

● Arrange overtime for special events and tournaments in conjunction with the clients.

● Assist with research and development.

• Company Overview: EMS (Central Depot)
• Project Management
• Environmental & Risk Management
• Financial (Budget) & human resource Management
• Formulate daily, monthly maintenance schedule
• Develop departmental strategic plans, objectives & implementation plan
• Horticultural site management
• Health and Safety management
• Staff management
• Arboriculture: Alien Invasive Identification & Removal
• Contractor management – Compilation of specifications
• Compile standard working procedures for the department
• EMS (Central Depot)

• Company Overview: Lyndhurst, Johannesburg
• Customer consult & service
• Help-desk assistant
• Filing
• Florist
• Display arrangements
• Assistant manager
• Plant sales
• Stock control
• Lyndhurst, Johannesburg
• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
• Conducted regular system maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime for clients.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and client referrals.

• Company Overview: Sandton
• Flower arrangements
• Inventory control
• Budgeting
• Bookkeeping
• Tele-florist arrangements
• Cashier
• Purchasing
• Supervision
• Customer service
• Sandton
• Top 3 Achievements: Business management, budget control, floral arrangements.
• Reason for leaving: Company closed.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing the best quality products at competitive prices.

• Company Overview: Kensington
• Customer service (contractors)
• Events decorations
• Flower arranging: bouquets for all occasions
• Kensington
• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

• Company Overview: Boksburg
• Customer & advisory services
• Plant propagation
• Display & pot arrangements
• Pest identification & control
• Greenhouse plants monitoring
• Pruning
• Boksburg
• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

• Company Overview: Ekurhuleni Municipality Spartan Cemeteries
• Landscaping & maintenance of parks grounds
• Street islands and municipal gardens
• Greenhouse Pot- planting & management
• Pest control
• Arboriculture
• Staff supervision (40 people)
• Project management
• Health & safety management
• Ekurhuleni Municipality Spartan Cemeteries
• Top 3 Achievements: Experiential Training: Landscaping & Greenhouse plants maintenance, Ms Excel, Power Point & Autocad
• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
• Managed greenhouse operations, ensuring efficient use of space, resources, and labor for maximum productivity.

• Company Overview: Laboratory Services.
• Blood test analysis
• Daily & monthly quality control
• SANAS Accreditation Audits compliance
• Machine calibration & maintenance
• Customer service
• Training students
• Laboratory Services.
• Top 3 Achievements: Senoir Medical Technologist; Supervisory skills, Quality Control 14001; 18001; 9001 skills, Customer Services & Computer literacy (Ms word)
• Reasons for leaving: Change of career.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care when interacting with patients during specimen collection processes.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.