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Themba Elmond Yohane
Horticulture (Studying)
Cape Town
Summary
Excellent time management and problem solving skills.
Proactive and Hardworking, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Proficient in irrigation systems, growth techniques and diseases prevention strategies.
familiar with traditional and organic methods for propagating all types of plants.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
5
Languages
Work History
Quick job constructionCofimvaba, Queens Town
Operations Foreman
02.2015 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Habitat matured trees nurserySomerset West, Cape Town
Tree Planter
01.2008 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Transported trees in bags to carry to planting sites.
Induli wholesale nurseryGrabouw, Cape Town
Nursery Manager
03.2004 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Inspected nursery and equipment for signs of disrepair and coordinated repairs and replacements.
- Monitored watering times, soil conditions and plant positions and made informed adjustments in response to weather conditions.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting plants, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized nursery for optimal productivity and professionalism.
SHAWCO (University of Cape Town)Cape Town
Horticultural Experiential Training
07.2003 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with all team members,verbal and written skills.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa
Associate of Applied Science from Horticulture
01.2001 - 11.2003
University Overview
- Continuing education in [Subject]
Skills
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Natural leader
Fluent in [Languages]
Staff Management
Project planning and development
Operations management
Budgeting and forecasting
Communication Skills
Professional attitude
Computer literacy
Timeline
Operations Foreman
Quick job construction
02.2015 - 04.2023
Tree Planter
Habitat matured trees nursery
01.2008 - 12.2012
Nursery Manager
Induli wholesale nursery
03.2004 - 12.2007
Horticultural Experiential Training
SHAWCO (University of Cape Town)
07.2003 - 12.2003
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Associate of Applied Science from Horticulture
01.2001 - 11.2003