Vusi Sabela
Soil science technician
Polokwane
Summary
Dedicated agricultural professional with a strong background in soil science, agricultural research, and practical fieldwork. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Soil Science at the University of Limpopo, set to be completed in 2024. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Soil Science, achieving distinctions in soil survey and land use planning, remote sensing, GIS in land use planning, and soil physics. As a Soil Science Part-Time Laboratory Technician at the University of Limpopo since January 2023, responsible for planning and facilitating soil science practicals, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring the safe handling and storage of chemicals. These practicals involve soil classification, soil sampling, soil fertility analysis, land capability and suitability assessments, and soil biological analysis. Passionate about engaging students and supporting research initiatives to ensure smooth operations in both field and laboratory settings. Also experienced in advising local smallholder farmers on the capabilities, potential, and suitability of their farms.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Soil Science Part-time Laboratory Technician
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Polokwane
01.2022 - Current
- Planning and conducting soil science practicals in laboratory and field. Which include soil classification, mapping, land capability and suitability assessments, soil fertility analysis, soil biological analysis, and soil sampling.
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Handling and storing chemicals for practical and research.
- Administrative tasks, such as marking practical reports and providing feedback to students and lecturers, keeping records of materials used for practicals, practical attendance registers, and bi-weekly reporting of practical progress.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists and research students.
Handyman
Di Tiro Tsaka Trading and Projects
Pretoria
11.201 - 12.201
- -Plumbing repairs and installations. -Electrical house wiring and small appliance repairs.
Education
Grade 12 -
Khanyisa Education Centre
12.2010 -
Master of Science - Soil Science
University of Limpopo
Mankweng, ZA 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Soil Science
University of Limpopo
Maknweng 01.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Handling and storing chemicals
Soil, plant and water sample collection
Soil nutrient analysis
Fertilizer calculations
Time management
Laboratory safety protocols
Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance
Data Analysis
Sample Preparation
Scientific Writing
Electrical and plumbling repairs
References
- Prof PE Dlamini, MSc Agric Supervisor, University of Limpopo, 0835133413, Phesheya.dlamini@ul.ac.za
- Shila Dolo, Senior Soil science laboratory technician, University of Limpopo, 0791592581, Shila.dolo@ul.ac.za
- Master Mathebula, Handyman, Di Tiro Tsaka Trading and Projects, 0738794808
Timeline
Soil Science Part-time Laboratory Technician
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Soil Science
University of Limpopo
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Soil Science
University of Limpopo
01.2018 - 05.2022
Grade 12 -
Khanyisa Education Centre
12.2010 -
Handyman
Di Tiro Tsaka Trading and Projects
11.201 - 12.201
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