Seugnet Zitha
Centurion
Summary
Versatile Agricultural Economist with a proven track record at Servicios Empresariales Holdings, adept in econometric analysis and stakeholder relationship management. Excelled in transforming data into actionable insights and fostering robust partnerships, driving significant advancements in agricultural practices and economic strategies. Skilled in negotiation, quantitative research, and agronomic support, providing farmers with guidance from pre-planting preparations to harvesting. Consistently delivers innovative solutions and strategic advice to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market access in the agricultural sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Economist
Servicios Empresaviales Holdings (SE Holdings)
Sandton
05.2024 - Current
- Project Cycle Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Budget Planning, and Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Performance Management Plan
- Program Design
- Business Plan, and Models
- Agronomic Support: Providing end-to-end crop guidance from soil testing to harvesting; advising on land preparation, pest control, and sustainable farming practices
- Livestock Management: Conducting weekly site visits, implementing vaccination programmes, and advising on feeding, housing, and herd health
- Farmer Training
- Performed cost benefit analyses when evaluating potential investments or initiatives.
- Provided economic advice and consultation to organizations.
- Weekly Report Writing.
Business Developer
Kwetsie Kateko Business Consulting
Centurion
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for developing and implementing a growth strategy for the organization
- Develop well-structured, persuasive business proposals/plans to present to potential clients, partners, or investors
- Continuously monitor public and private sector opportunities, such as requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and bid notices, to identify potential projects that align with the bidder & expertise and capabilities
- Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and other key stakeholders
- Play a key role in developing and executing the organization& marketing plan
- Involved in negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and partners
- Developing contingency plans, managing contracts and agreements, and staying up-to-date on legal and regulatory issues that may impact the business
Research Intern
21st Century Skills
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 11.2024
- Researching about urban Agriculture in 7 smart African cities
- Data collection
- Data Analyzing
Agricultural Economist (Learner)
Limpopo Department of Agriculture
Giyani
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Drafting business plans
- Facilitate access to markets
- Provide economic advisory
- Administrative work
Educator
Gauteng Department of Education
Centurion
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Teaching Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Mathematics
- Grade Head assistant
- Meeting writing
- Administrative work
Personal Financial Advisor
Old Mutual Life
Centurion
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Contacting clients and setting up meetings
- Conducting in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances, current provisions, and future aims
- Completing risk analyses for clients and analyzing their circumstances, recommending products, and compiling a financial plan to help achieve their goals
- Administrative work
Agricultural Economics Intern
Department of Social Development
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Drafting business plans
- Drafting business proposals
- Developing cash-flow statements for cooperatives
- Facilitate access to markets
- Conduct financial analysis for empowerment zones
- Coordinate training within the learning academy
- General administrative
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, Venda05.2023
PGCE - Intermediate and Senior
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01.2019
BSc (Hons) - Agricultural Economics
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, Venda09.2016
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Collecting and analyzing data
- Ability to conduct research
- Negotiation skills
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Computer literacy
- Production forecasts
- Statistical techniques
- Quantitative research
- Agricultural economics
- Statistical modeling
- Data assessments
- Econometric analysis
- Data interpretation
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Report Writing
- Economic forecasting
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Agronomic and technical skills
Accomplishments
- Co-Authored a published research under the following topic: Influence of Farming Experience and Knowledge on Selection of Climate Change Resilient Strategies among Female Agripreneurs in the Mopani of Limpopo Province South Africa. (2024).
- Co-Authored a published research under the following topic: Maize Varieties Selection Determinants for Climate Change Adaptation: Safeguarding
Maize Production in Rural Societies. (2024). - Co-Authored a published under the topic: Socio-economic Analysis of Factors Affecting Access to Markets by Smallholder Cooperative Vegetable Farmers. (2018).
Certification
- Certfificate of Participation of AnnualAfrican Emerging and EstablishedResearcher Training Academy.
Languages
Xitsonga
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Setswana
Beginner
A1
Sepedi
Beginner
A1
IsiZulu
Beginner
A1
Short Courses
- TrainYouCan Accredited Training Network ‐ Durban, South Africa
Assessor - skills include proficiency in diverse assessment techniques, delivering
constructive feedback, meticulous documentation, understanding industry standards,
adaptability in assessment approaches, effective communication, and fostering fair
and comprehensive evaluations. - Train the Trainer (Facilitator) - Upon completing my facilitator course, I honed essential skills such as effective
communication, adept group facilitation, active listening, conflict resolution, and
leadership. These skills empower me to guide and engage participants in various
settings, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
REFERENCES
- Mr. X. Minyuku - Agricultural Economist - Servicios Empresaviales Holdings - 079 975 1815.
- Dr. M. Tshikororo - Head of Department - University of Venda - 071 205 9868.
- Ms. T. Loabile - Deputy Sub-Head Unit - Social Development (Urban-Agriculture Unit) - 081 577 7563.
Timeline
Agricultural Economist
Servicios Empresaviales Holdings (SE Holdings)
05.2024 - Current
Business Developer
Kwetsie Kateko Business Consulting
09.2023 - 11.2024
Educator
Gauteng Department of Education
08.2019 - 04.2024
Personal Financial Advisor
Old Mutual Life
09.2018 - 08.2019
Agricultural Economics Intern
Department of Social Development
01.2017 - 12.2017
Research Intern
21st Century Skills
01.2017 - 11.2024
Agricultural Economist (Learner)
Limpopo Department of Agriculture
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Certfificate of Participation of AnnualAfrican Emerging and EstablishedResearcher Training Academy.
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Venda
PGCE - Intermediate and Senior
University of South Africa
BSc (Hons) - Agricultural Economics
University of Venda
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