NOSIPHO STHEMBELE LUVUNO
MSc In Animal Science
Nqutu,KZN
Summary
I hold MSc degree in Animal Science and BSc degree in Agriculture obtained from the University of Zululand. I am registered under SACNASP organization. I have driving license Cl, and Basic computer literacy certificate. I have knowledge of extension methodology, monogastric & gastric animal management and production, reporting and presentation skills, good researching skills, training and facilitation skills. I also have a laboratory skill. Laboratorial I can analyse Fiber content (NDF, ADF, ADL, Lignin, & Crude fiber), Nitrogen (N), Ether extraction (EE), crude protein (CP), Total metabolisable Energy (TME), Invitro- digestibility, Ash content, moisture and dry-matter content.I can operate ANKOM200 FIBER ANALYSER, LECO-truspec Nitrogen Analyser, Tecator Soxtec system HT 1043 machine, Daisy Incubator, Furnace Oven, Dry oven, and weighing scale. With 4-year experience working as an Agriculture Extension officer in the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nquthu KZN.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agricultural Intern
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Rendering extension services to the community. My duty was to assist farmers on their projects by training them; monitoring and evaluate their existing projects. The aim is to prevent the project failure and enhance them from small-scale farming level to commercial level. Key Responsibilities
- Training farmers who are willing to start farming
- Assisting those who are already in farming industry
- Implementing and monitoring projects
- Animal health monitoring
- Monitoring animal production
- Assisting farmers with the market
- Rendering scientific extension services
- Sustainability of Food security
- Office administration
- Providing agricultural advice to farmers
Education
Master of Science - Animal science
04.2001 -
results to be released
- Recipient of [Best Scientific paper presentation], [South African Society of Agricultural Extension]
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science in Agriculture
04.2001 -
High school - Science
12-2012
Skills
Researching skills from honours & Masters research
References
T.C Njilo, Agricultural extension officer, njilocyril@gmail.com,0342710010,0768217893, supervisor- Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
W.G Khali, Deputy Director, Gugulethu.Khali@kzndard.gov.za, 0334132155, 0769402114, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
N.W., Kunene, Professor, KuneneN@unizulu.ac.za, 035 902 6648, 072 193 7711, MSc Supervisor (unizulu)
Personal Details
- Marital status: Married
- Title: Mrs
- Date of Birth: 1990-04-14
- Identity Number: 900414 0943 088
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Race: Black
Timeline
Agricultural Intern - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
09.2021 - 08.2023
University of Zululand - Master of Science, Animal science
04.2001 -
University of Zululand - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science in Agriculture
04.2001 -
Zicole Secondary - High school, Science
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