THULISILE MBATHA
Agricultural Facilitator / Project Coordinator
Glenwood
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a robust background in research and development focused on vegetable crop cultivation and seed production. Expertise includes understanding the intricate factors influencing crop growth, such as climatic conditions, soil quality, and temperature management for greenhouse crops. Proven experience in training and development, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and adapting to various e-learning systems to enhance skill facilitation. Credentials include registration as an AgriSETA assessor, membership in SACNAP, and completion of an NQF Level 8 in Project Management from Mancosa.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Mfiso Multi-Purpose Co-Operative
08.2025 - Current
- Provide administrative support to the Managing Director, site teams and the client when required
- Collect and manage timesheets and do payroll for the teams on site
- Ensure timeous preparation and submission of invoices for payments to the municipality
- Maintain compliance of the CSD, SARS, B-BBEE and company documents
- Secure and communicate with different suppliers for quotation and procuring of tender stocks and project items.
- Coordinate the collection and collation of tender and bidding documentation for the various sites
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Training Facilitator
Careworks
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Conduct the train-the trainer and life skill sessions will be held in clusters at one of the agreed central site offices.
- Provide administrative support to the project lead, operational team, immediate reporting line and preparing monthly & quarterly reports, and presentations for stakeholders on site and to the client.
- Keep Wellness Champions abreast of new developments in the wellness industry and ensure relevant information is communicated effectively.
- Incorporated real-world examples into course materials to provide employees with practical applications of theoretical concepts.
- Conducted post-training analysis to identify areas for improvement in future sessions, resulting in continuous refinement of program offerings.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Provided ongoing coaching and feedback to facilitate long-term success in employee roles following completion of initial trainings.
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
Agri-Training Manager
African Greeneurs
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Provide support in preparing the project budget and draw-up budget plan and quarterly review cost drivers.
- Ensure alignment of training spend to key business strategic imperatives in accordance with the talent management strategy.
- Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation and achieve efficiencies.
- Conduct in-depth learning and development needs analysis related to specific competencies needed within the business to achieve objectives.
- Coordinate the sourcing, design, development, implementation and maintenance of effective training programmes, aids and materials utilising knowledge of methods in classroom training, e-learning, on the job training and self-study, aligned to business objectives.
- Coordinate farm assessments for Global Gap audits
- Develop Action Plans for projects and ensure implantation
- Develop training programme and implement them and refine where needed
- Perform back-up tasks and duties as required by the Quality Management system.
Facilitator
Khulisani Academy
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Prepare weekly lesson plan to facilitate to student the for the week
- Set learner development objectives and evaluating learner outcome
- Manage student’s well-being, discipline while identifying training needs and requirements for individuals
- Apply various methods of learning (methodologies) to ensure optimum knowledge transfer, and field practical work for learners
- Research and gather information on certain subjects
- Demonstrate practical work to learners and supervise them during their practical in the garden
- Weekly report on the learners’ progress
- Compile learners’ POE for both 50% and 100% moderation; and collect evidence of work done in the field.
Freelance Assessor
Khulisani Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Conduct pre-assessment interviews with the learners.
- Observe and evaluate practical work; mark and give feedback on summative assessments.
- Complete learner feedback reports for each module and assessments reports for clients and give feedback to the Leaning Programme Manager.
- Report on students’ performance and ways of improving the teaching and learning.
- Perform all relevant duties including administrative function, related to the job function.
- Ensure POE’s are completed and have all relevant documentation.
Agricultural Extension Intern
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Perform duties on farm such as crossing, planting and evaluation of trials, irrigation, and fertigation applications
- Scout field trials for weeds, insects, disease, and nutrition issues on the sugarcane fields
- Arrange and facilitate relationship meetings between farmers, the mill and the haul service providers.
- Develop methods to control weeds and pests to keep crops disease-free.
- Visit farmers in the field both small- and large-scale farmers and assist with soil & leaf sampling
- Capture Umthombo finance for growers and orders using Syspro
- Balance weekly mill deliveries to match with the output from the mill processinusing LIMS
Assistant Farm Manager
Isidldli Agricultural Co-Op
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Record information such production growth & processing, farm practical, stock on hand & stock needed and preparing of financial & operational reports
- Ensuring that workers meet their day task
- Write and issue tickets to the mill.
- Directs and coordinates worker activities such planting, weed controlling, harvesting (burning and cutting of cane), chemical & fertilizer application.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Handle conflict between workers
- Coordinate activities those with equipment and tractors
- Evaluate financial statements and make budgets.
- Write orders slips for machinery, equipment, suppliers such as fertilizers, chemicals & diesel purchases.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa10-2025
Skills Development Facilitator -
Academy of York
Randburg, South Africa08.2022
Inclusive Education -
University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa07-2020
Assessor Certificate -
TrainYouCan Accredited Centre
Howick, South Africa05.2016
B. Agricultural Extension & Rural Resource Management -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa04-2015
High School Diploma -
Mtubatuba High School
04.2001 -
Skills
Critical thinking leader
Overseeing operations in different environmental settings
Independent and collaborative work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS
Detail-oriented inspection skills
Proficient in coordinating agricultural activities
SACNASP registration
Registered with AgriSeta (AGRI/ASS/2011/17)
Strong technical skills in product development
Specialized knowledge in vegetable cultivation techniques
Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic
Keeping current with industry developments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Available for travel and relocation
Building and sustaining collaborative partnerships
Timeline
Office Administrator
Mfiso Multi-Purpose Co-Operative
08.2025 - Current
Training Facilitator
Careworks
06.2022 - 04.2025
Agri-Training Manager
African Greeneurs
10.2019 - 05.2022
Freelance Assessor
Khulisani Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Facilitator
Khulisani Academy
04.2016 - 09.2019
Agricultural Extension Intern
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
04.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Farm Manager
Isidldli Agricultural Co-Op
11.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Mtubatuba High School
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
Skills Development Facilitator -
Academy of York
Inclusive Education -
University of South Africa
Assessor Certificate -
TrainYouCan Accredited Centre
B. Agricultural Extension & Rural Resource Management -
University of KwaZulu-Natal