Sinethemba Myaka
Muden,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
Dedicated professional with a BSc in Agriculture, specializing in Animal Science and Agronomy from Stellenbosch University. Extensive experience in agricultural management, including overseeing broiler houses and conducting research trials. Currently serves as Chairperson at Iphiko Community Development Organisation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Proven skills in production management at D’vine Farms, facilitating training workshops for small-scale farmers, and strong communication abilities in both IsiZulu and English.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chairperson
IPhiko Community Development Organisation
Muden, KwaZulu-Natal
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated board meetings to foster strategic discussion and evaluation.
- Engaged board members in strategic planning initiatives.
- Ensured effective functioning of Management Committee to support organisational goals.
- Represented organisation as figurehead in external engagements.
Production Manager & Client relations
D’vine Farms (Pty) Ltd
Muden , KwaZulu-Natal
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Managing indigenous and broiler chicken flock.
- Addressing client inquiries and concerns professionally.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Planning and organising production schedules.
- Ensuring biosecurity regulations are met.
- Product sales, advertising and marketing.
- Facilitation of broiler farming training workshops for small-scale rural farmers.
Research Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported research trial activities, including mechanical planting of trials.
- Assisted in seed processing operations, covering shelling, packaging, treating, weighing, scanning, and arranging packets.
- Aided Research Associate in various project tasks.
- Contributed to field operations through mechanical and hand planting, pollination, and harvesting.
- Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations as well as standard operating procedures.
- Managed records efficiently to maintain data integrity.
Intern Lecturer
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Lecturing agronomy (grain and tuber crops).
- Acquired organisational and planning skills.
- Public speaking, presentational skills, and leadership.
- Soft Skills: verbal and written communication, problem solving and work ethic.
- Ability to simplify intricate topics.
Internship
Poleni Farm
Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Supervised broiler facilities accommodating 6,000 birds.
- Organised houses for chick placement to guarantee optimal conditions
- Managed incoming chicks and organised placement in cages efficiently.
- Managed automatic feeding machines and drinkers to ensure consistent food supply.
- Performed weekly weighing of chicks to assess growth rates.
- Documented mortality rates for enhanced management oversight.
- Acquired extensive expertise in broiler management practices and implementation strategies.
- Partnered with teams to maintain quality standards across operations.
Graduate trainee
Schiever Farming
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted primary data collection for final year thesis.
- Gained insights into daily management of dairy farm operations.
- Assisted with daily production tracking to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Shadowed farm manager to learn best practices for optimal production.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with farm employees to improve teamwork.
Graduate trainee
Nu Dawn Eggs
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed understanding of daily management of poultry farm operations.
- Collaborated with trainee on chicken vaccination and disease inspection tasks.
- Monitored feed and water quality to prevent contamination issues.
- Applied supervisory skills to enhance team productivity.
Education
BSc - Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy
Stellenbosch University
South Africa 02.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
- Performance Management
- Strategic decision-making
- Creative problem solving
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Profit and loss understanding
- Business strategies
- Effective public speaking
- Time efficiency
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Computer skills
Certification
- Global Citizenship Short Course (2017) – FVZS Stellenbosch University
- Pig Artificial Insemination Practical and Theoretical Course (2018) – PIC/Alzu Pig Genetics
- South African Mutton Merino Beginners Course (2019) – S.A.M.M. Breeders Society
- Poultry Workshop (2020) – Fresh Nest Poultry Consultants
- 100 Million Learners Global Initiative entrepreneurship course, networking and mentorship (2024) – Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
- Managing a Poultry Abattoir (2025) – KwaZulu Natal Poultry Institute
REFERENCES
- Sydney, Schiever, 083 450 4172, Schiever Farming
- Philani, Dlamini, 082 931 5653, Nu Dawn Eggs
- Dylan, Weyer, 063 053 8155, Harry Gwala Agri, Poleni Farm
- Katlego, Shakwane, 072 696 8011, Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
- Bheki, Ngubo, 071 640 4166, Corteva Agriscience
- Thando, Myaka, 067 353 7979, D’vine Farms (Pty) Ltd & Iphiko Community Development Organisation
Timeline
Chairperson
IPhiko Community Development Organisation
09.2024 - 01.2026
Production Manager & Client relations
D’vine Farms (Pty) Ltd
08.2023 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
10.2021 - 05.2022
Intern Lecturer
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
05.2021 - 10.2021
Internship
Poleni Farm
02.2021 - 04.2021
Graduate trainee
Schiever Farming
07.2019 - 07.2019
Graduate trainee
Nu Dawn Eggs
12.2018 - 12.2018
BSc - Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy
Stellenbosch University
02.2016 - 12.2019