Nosihle Lulama Xulu Sishwili
Ulundi
Summary
Hardworking Masters graduate seeking employment in Agronomy. I bring forth a motivated attitude and a variety of powerful skills acquired. Highly adept in research trials, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, including various office technology programs. Committed to utilizing my acquired skills in farm management, course facilitation and student tutoring to further the mission of any company I am employed at. I have a proven ability in research design due to the various agronomic researches I have conducted. I am dedicated to delivering effective solutions to all problems that may arise in my line of work. Excellent time management skills combined with knowledge of the industry. Very diligent and ready to join my next team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Phytosanitation and biosecurity Intern
Forestry and Agricultural Biosecurity Institute
02.2024 - Current
- Trial management, data collection and data capturing.
- Accompany researchers and extension officers on farm visits.
- Pest and disease diagnostics - Identification of insects, fungi, bacteria and viruses; Field- and laboratory-based identifications.
- Pest and disease reporting and communication.
- General administrative and regulatory duties.
Junior farm manager trainee
Roseleigh Estates
01.2023 - 01.2024
- General management of the farm and supervision of employees.
- Record keeping and administration.
- Planting sugarcane and green manure crops.
- Fertilizer application, weed control, pest and disease control.
- Health and safety.
Student Assistant
University of the Free State
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences.
- Prepare laboratory equipment for upcoming research experiments.
- Demonstrate experiments to students during practical sessions.
- Provide general administrative duties as required by the module coordinators.
- Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences.
Module Facilitator
University of the Free State
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland sciences
- Facilitate the development module in biological principles in Agriculture for the Bachelor of Agriculture extended programme.
- Presenting the module to students during lectures and demonstrating during practical sessions.
- Assist with assessing students.
- Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland sciences
Agronomy Graduate Intern
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
02.2019 - 01.2020
- To render scientific and technical advice to farmers within the principles of sustainable natural resources utilization.
- Identifying, compiling, and disseminating the latest subject specific technology and new opportunities in the specialized enterprise.
- Developing relevant training material, present training, and mentor clients.
- Mentoring of farmers to develop, plan and execute extension programs.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture: Agronomy
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture: Agronomy
University of Zululand
01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
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Phytosanitation and biosecurity Intern
Forestry and Agricultural Biosecurity Institute
02.2024 - Current
Junior farm manager trainee
Roseleigh Estates
01.2023 - 01.2024
Student Assistant
University of the Free State
07.2022 - 11.2022
Module Facilitator
University of the Free State
02.2022 - 06.2022
Agronomy Graduate Intern
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
02.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture: Agronomy
University of Zululand
01.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Agriculture: Agronomy
University of the Free State
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