Thulani Simon Dlamini
Programme Officer-Agriculture
3 Calgary Groove. Bonella
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Officer-Agriculture
Seriti Institute-NPC
04.2025 - Current
- Deliverables: Strategic Management
- Provide input on strategic opportunities and implement the Seriti plan.
- Assist programme leads with Board Reports.
- Coordinate training and activities to enhance awareness of Seriti's work and services.
- Project Coordination
- Conceptualize and oversee agricultural program implementation.
- Ensure objectives and deadlines are met.
- Facilitate indicator and training sessions before project start.
- Evaluate ongoing training needs and implement improvements.
- Monitor contracting with social partners and Seriti participants.
- Assess program quality and effectiveness, implementing improvements.
- Establish linkages and maximise project development with other programs.
- Program Quality and Impact:
- Continuously assess program quality and take corrective actions.
- Submit regular documentation and impact assessments.
- Document lessons learned for future program development.
- Knowledge Management:
- Develop mechanisms and practices to ensure the ongoing flow and development of appropriate knowledge.
- Ensure that knowledge is developed, and the programme initiatives are documented for communication and learning purposes.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify strategic partnerships for key initiatives.
- Engage stakeholders at District, Region, Municipality, and Provincial levels to meet program deliverables.
- Manage implementation of agreements with stakeholders and partners.
- Financial Management:
- Collaborate with the programme lead for efficient budget management and transfer funds as needed.
- Ensure effective implementation of financial management and procedures throughout the programme.
- Reference
- Dr Siphesihle Qange Programme Lead
- Contact 081 502 4802/063 128 6742
Community Liaison Officer
Thelbridge Kikiza JV
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Deliverables:
- Liaison between the community and the contractor.
- Liaison between the Department of Transport, the community and the contractor.
- Responsibility to provide a link between local resources and the contractor.
- Make reference to the database of local labour through Operation Sukuma SakhiSizwe War Rooms.
- Keep the contractor and the Department of Transport aware of community affairs and possible dynamics.
- Assist the contractor supervisory staff in the management of workers.
- Report monthly to the Department of Transport, Consultant Engineer, and community structures on local involvement, training, and employee equity status.
- Reference
- Mr Njabulo Ngema Site Agent
- Contact 063 863 4592
Senior Agriculture Technician
Agriculture House Pty (Ltd)
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Deliverables:
- Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan that clearly defines the project scope, objectives, budget, timeline, and resource requirements to ensure successful project execution.
- Farm Management: Plan, develop, and maintain the farm to ensure an efficient layout and operation. Oversee planting and crop care to ensure healthy plants.
- Crop Monitoring: Regular scouting for pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Implement pest and disease control measures as required.
- Operations: Conduct feasibility study and farm assessments. Compile comprehensive reports for reporting.
- Data Collection: Research various topics and analyse the data collected to compile reports.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship to farmers under the development program and develop planting plans tailored to their needs.
- Reason for Leaving Company reorganization
- Reference
- Mr Vusi Madonsela Head: Farmer Development and Support
- Contact 081 332 9168
Farm Manager/Outgrower Development Manager
Fair Food Company (Pty) Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Deliverables:
- Project Planning: Create comprehensive project plans that clearly define the project scope, objectives, budget, and timeline, and necessary resources.
- Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate the necessary resources, including personnel, materials, inputs, and equipment, to ensure the project's successful completion.
- Budget Management: Create and manage the project budget, tracking expenses to ensure compliance with approved limits.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessment to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies for smooth project completion.
- Quality Control: Establish a thorough quality control process to ensure all project quality meets the highest standards and specifications.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including project members, senior management and other relevant parties.
- Progress Monitoring: Regularly track and report project progress to ensure timely completion and adherence to the budget.
- Documentation: Maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including reports and other records for easy access and reference.
- Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct a thorough post-project evaluation to assess the project's success, including its impact on the company’s financial performance and strategic objectives.
- Operation: Offer mentorship and technical support to outgrower farmers through training in cropping protocols, resource management, and supplier coordination. Manage administrative tasks, including budget planning and report preparation.
- Reason for Leaving Retrenched due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Reference
- Dr. Armand Smit Head of Operations
- Contact 084 629 3473
Marketing Coordinator Manager
Afrigrow Development NPC
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Deliverables:
- Sales and Marketing: Conduct market research on emerging plant varieties and trends to guide strategic choices. Develop marketing strategies for farm products, identify growth opportunities, and monitor competitors and sales targets to drive effective business outcomes.
- Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling: Schedule and coordinate crops to optimise yield and quality; oversee the processing and storage of harvested production.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with industry experts, suppliers, and potential partners.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations regarding plant cultivation and waste management, inspection and production audits. (Global Gap).
- Training: Ensure that staff are trained in the general pack house processes, standards, and quality specifications through induction, toolbox talks, and refresher training sessions as needed.
- Reason for Leaving The company has been liquidated and ceased operations.
- Reference
- Mrs. Quinty Rabophal Program Manager
- Contact 074 224 7599
Production Manager
Food and Trees for Africa
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Deliverables:
- Project Planning: Create an exhaustive project plan that clearly defines the project scope, objectives, budget, timeline, and resource needs to ensure successful project execution
- Farm Management: Plan, develop, and maintain the farm, ensuring it is well organised and efficiently laid out. Oversee planting and crop care to ensure healthy plants.
- Crop Monitoring: Regular scouting for pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Implement pest and disease control measures as required.
- Irrigation and Nutrition: Manage the irrigation system to ensure crops receive the appropriate amount of water.
- Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling: Schedule and coordinate crops to optimise yield and quality, and oversee the processing and storage of harvested production.
- Quality Control: Ensure that crops meet quality standards, including size, colour, and shape. Implement sorting and grading procedures to achieve a good quality standard.
- Labour Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for recruiting, training, and supervising farm workers. Create an optimised work schedule that maximises productivity and minimises downtime, and allocate tasks based on skill sets and experience.
- Budgeting and Financial Management: Manage crop production budget. Track expenses and adjust profitability.
- Record Keeping: Document comprehensive records of production expenditures, yield figures, and other pertinent agricultural data.
- Reason for Leaving Company reorganization
- Reference
- Mr. Anold Derembwe Program Manager
- Contact 083 959 8939
Training and Technical Manager
Organic Farms Group
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Deliverables:
- Project Planning: Create an exhaustive project plan that clearly defines the project scope, objectives, budget, timeline, and resource needs to ensure successful project execution
- Farm Management: Develop farm plans and ensure they are well-organised and efficiently laid out. Oversee planting and ensure that crops are well-maintained to ensure healthy plants.
- Crop Monitoring: Regular scouting for pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Implement pest and disease control measures as required.
- Marketing: Implement marketing strategies to promote farm products and identify target markets. Identify growth opportunities and expansion possibilities. Create market linkages between farmers and the market.
- Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with industry experts, suppliers, and potential partners.
- Irrigation and Nutrition: Manage the irrigation system to ensure crops receive the appropriate amount of water.
- Farm Management: Plan, develop, and maintain the farm, ensuring it is well organised and efficiently laid out. Oversee planting and crop care to ensure healthy plants.
- Crop Monitoring: Regular scouting for pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Implement pest and disease control measures as required.
- Operation: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations regarding plant cultivation, inspection and production audits. (Global Gap). Accountable for the day-to-day project operations.
- Reason for Leaving Better compensation
- Reference
- Mr Les Hutton Director
- Contact 082 651 1111
Education
Assessor
Agri Seta
04.2001 -
Crop Protection
AVCASA Institute
01.2018
Project Management
Varsity College Business School
01.2016
Understanding Fresh Produce Markets
APAC/IMASA
01.2016
Commission Selling for Market Agents
APAC/IMASA
01.2016
Legislation Affecting Market Agents
APAC/IMASA
01.2016
National Diploma - Plant Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.1999
Vegetable Production
Cedara Research Institute
01.1998
Senior Certificate - undefined
Zwide High School
01.1994
Skills
Work coordination
Team collaboration
Report writing
Emergency response coordination
Information verification
Safety protocols
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Multitasking
References
- Dr, Siphesihle Qange, Programme Lead, 081 502 4802, 063 128 6742
- Mr, Njabulo Ngema, Site Agent, 063 863 4592
- Mr, Vusi Madonsela, Head: Farmer Development and Support, 081 332 9168
- Dr., Armand Smit, Head of Operations, 084 629 3473
- Mrs., Quinty Rabophal, Program Manager, 074 224 7599
- Mr, Anold Derembwe, Program Manager, 083 959 8939
- Mr, Les Hutton, Director, 082 651 1111
Timeline
Programme Officer-Agriculture
Seriti Institute-NPC
04.2025 - Current
Community Liaison Officer
Thelbridge Kikiza JV
10.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Agriculture Technician
Agriculture House Pty (Ltd)
07.2022 - 02.2023
Farm Manager/Outgrower Development Manager
Fair Food Company (Pty) Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2020
Marketing Coordinator Manager
Afrigrow Development NPC
08.2015 - 09.2017
Production Manager
Food and Trees for Africa
05.2012 - 03.2015
Training and Technical Manager
Organic Farms Group
09.2007 - 01.2012
Assessor
Agri Seta
04.2001 -
Project Management
Varsity College Business School
Understanding Fresh Produce Markets
APAC/IMASA
Commission Selling for Market Agents
APAC/IMASA
Legislation Affecting Market Agents
APAC/IMASA
National Diploma - Plant Production
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Vegetable Production
Cedara Research Institute
Senior Certificate - undefined
Zwide High School
Crop Protection
AVCASA Institute