Pumelele Paula Bovana
RECENT GRADUATE
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Work Integrated Learner supporting plant health monitoring, pest management, and invasive plant control along railway lines. Assists with herbicide application while protecting surrounding vegetation and limiting environmental impact. Brings practical horticulture training, health and safety awareness, and steady field support to maintenance teams. I have a code 8 driver's licence.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Work Integrated Learner
TRANSNET
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Job shadowing senior horticulturists to develop and implement strategies for controlling obstructive plant species along railway lines in the Western Cape.
- Removed obstructive invasive plants from train tracks and applied herbicides to control growth while considering environmental impact.
- Ensured herbicide application minimized impact on surrounding environment and vegetation.
Call Centre Agent
ICONTACT
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Handled high volume of outbound calls daily, showcasing time management and multitasking skills.
- Promoted to Quality Controller position within a few months, reflecting strong performance and adaptability.
- I left to the company pursue further academic qualification.
Education
Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 02.2022 - 11.2025
Matric -
Cape Town High School
Cape Town 01.2015 - 11.2019
Skills
Communication
Health and safety awareness
Environmental compliance
Field inspection
Record keeping
Pest identification
Integrated pest management
Plant health monitoring
Herbicide application
Invasive species control
Timeline
Work Integrated Learner
TRANSNET
10.2025 - 03.2026
Diploma - Horticulture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2022 - 11.2025
Call Centre Agent
ICONTACT
03.2021 - 11.2021
Matric -
Cape Town High School
01.2015 - 11.2019