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SANDILE MATTHEWS BUTHELEZI

Agricultural Scientist
UMKOMAAS,RSA, KZN

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Agricultural production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Dedicated agricultural professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

DIRECTOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER

SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE BIOLOGICAL
11.2018 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.

Agricultural Advisor

Department of Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Development
1 2011 - 1 2018
  • Compilation of project submissions and project management
  • Continuous support to farmers, especially developing farmers
  • Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress
  • Promote sustainable production systems
  • Report writing regarding technical progress
  • Facilitate the development institutional capacity relevant training as well as support projects
  • Rendering technical advises and project-based training
  • Providing technical advises on livestock production.

Animal Technician

Rainbow Chicken Farms Pty LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Broiler production management site B17&18
  • Data capturing, Calculation of PEF
  • Enforcing HACCP on the farm
  • Providing technical advises to staff
  • Conducting of research and trial management
  • Training staff on Best Operating Practices.

Animal Technician

University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort)
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Conducting research for various Medicine and Drugs on Poultry
  • Assisting Veterinary Students in conducting researches
  • Assisting in Post Motern dissecting and analysis
  • Provide support to Student farm practical’s
  • Assisting in poultry artificial insemination, breeding and rearing.

Education

MBA - Leadership And Management

QUANTIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
USA, WASHINGTON DC
04.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Technology: Agricultural Management - undefined

University of South Africa

University Diploma: Veterinary Nursing - undefined

UP (Veterinary Institute)

Post Graduate Certificate: Management Development Program - undefined

DUT (BSU)

National Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production - undefined

Technikon Pretoria-RSA

Matric Exemption - undefined

Embizweni High School RSA-KZN

Skills

Introduction to computers

Affiliations

  • Health Professional Council of South Africa: 1150049
  • Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society: MP 25514844
  • National Registry EMS: ID 2010150922
  • Divers Alert Network South Africa: 714037
  • National Sea Rescue Institute: 19368
  • SACNASP: 300011/14
  • SAVC: CH16/14506

Achievementsandawards

  • Student Security of the year 2002- Technikon Pretoria
  • Most Outstanding Performance in Drum Majorette 2001- Kollegehof Residence
  • Best Student in Math’s (Std 6), Zulu (Std 9)- Embizweni High School
  • Best Student in English (Std 9), 90% Attendance PROTEC Saturday School
  • Certificate of Achievement in Metric- Airport Company of South Africa
  • Young Scientist Expo certificate in Radio Electronic and Carrying of Bags
  • Science Across the World certificate on Chemistry of what we eat.

Contactablereferences

  • Mr M.P Cele, Principal, Embizweni High School, 031-906 2233, 083 656 0856
  • Mrs NT Mvusi, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development KZN, 0398347600, +27828939685
  • Mr J Mabena, Area Manager, Rainbow Chicken Farms in KZN, 073 271 1896

Pobox

599, UMKOMAAS, 4170

Birthdate

11/30/80

Dependents

4

Skillstrainingcourses

  • Primary Animal Health Care- University of Pretoria CEU
  • Animal Health Management- University of Pretoria
  • Tick Identification course- University of Pretoria
  • Project Management-Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  • Agricultural Extension- DAE&RD KZN
  • Dive Medicine for Divers level 3- DANSA
  • Emergency Medical Specialist – DANSA
  • Oxygen, Advance Oxygen, Neuro, AED Instructor-DANSA
  • Rescue Diver -PADI
  • Basic Ambulance Assistant- Action Academy
  • First Aid L2, F1&F2 Fire Fighting Course- Action Academy
  • Basic Health& Safety, HIV &AIDS Awareness/Prevention-Action Academy
  • First Aid L3 and Disaster Management- The South African Red Cross Society
  • Executive Management- University of Pretoria CEU
  • Master Mentor- NDA &Mind the Gap
  • Skills Development Facilitator- Kingsbury International College SA
  • Supervisor Safety Training Course- NOSA
  • Advanced Occupational Health and Safety Act-NOSA
  • Safety Management Training(SAMTRAC) Course-NOSA
  • Application of Safety Health Environmental Principle -NOSA

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

  • Supervised 11 district of the province of Kwazulu Natal under National Farmers Union of South Africa, lead South African delegation to France under Ms T Didiza then Minister of Agriculture in SPACE 2005 Livestock show, as the result was later nominated as an Advisor to MEC Mtholephi Mthimkhulu on National Agriculture and Training Forum. Furthermore elected as National Youth Chairperson under Business unit of South Africa and signature of Intent for NAET.

Work Availability

monday
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Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Xhosa
Advanced (C1)

Software

ICDL

MS WORD

MS EDGE

MS XCEL

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany Culture

Interests

DIVING

Quote

If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

DIRECTOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER

SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE BIOLOGICAL
11.2018 - Current

Animal Technician

Rainbow Chicken Farms Pty LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005

Animal Technician

University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort)
01.2003 - 01.2004

MBA - Leadership And Management

QUANTIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
04.2001 - Current

Agricultural Advisor

Department of Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Development
1 2011 - 1 2018

Bachelor of Technology: Agricultural Management - undefined

University of South Africa

University Diploma: Veterinary Nursing - undefined

UP (Veterinary Institute)

Post Graduate Certificate: Management Development Program - undefined

DUT (BSU)

National Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production - undefined

Technikon Pretoria-RSA

Matric Exemption - undefined

Embizweni High School RSA-KZN
SANDILE MATTHEWS BUTHELEZIAgricultural Scientist