Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
Zandile Moruthanyane

Zandile Moruthanyane

Johannesburg South

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in Agricultural industry. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Coordinator

University of Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Supervised students participating in work-integrated learning programs.
  • Managed and oversaw UJ food gardens, including Hydroponic and Aquaponics farming projects.
  • Led implementation of multidisciplinary project involving agriculture, entrepreneurship, water, and energy.
  • Executed establishment of food gardens and ensured their successful implementation.
  • Conducted Monitoring and Evaluation activities for food garden projects.
  • Recorded research activities pertinent to projects.
  • Provided advisory services, offering information and recommendations on crop management, hydroponics, and aquaponics farming.
  • Coordinated activities by liaising with various departments within university and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and efficient communication.
  • Conducted training sessions and raised awareness about food security and agroecology farming practices.
  • Oversaw research projects focused on school food gardens with teams of up to 6 p members and budgets of R500k or more

Training Facilitator

Siyakhana Growth Development NPO
01.2019 - 01.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Designed and planned training programs, incorporating organized activities for trainees.
  • Enhanced course content with visual aids to ensure engagement, particularly addressing language barriers.
  • Coordinated and scheduled training classes for optimal efficiency.
  • Managed and executed activities pertaining to training, human resources, and budgeting.
  • Facilitated dynamic training program by overseeing schedule management, materials selection, and participant follow-ups.
  • Conducted pre-screening and selection processes for participants.
  • Provided hands-on practical training in seed propagation, vegetable and fruit planting, and imparted basic knowledge of agricultural crop production.
  • Supported students and individuals with social issues, liaising between participants, families, and program executives about needs.
  • Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.

Project Coordinator

Siyakhana Growth and Development NPO
03.2020 - 12.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Planned and coordinated activities for food garden projects, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Corresponded with clients and addressed inquiries related to the project.
  • Generated meeting minutes and comprehensive reports to document project progress.
  • Monitored and evaluated the development of garden projects to assess their effectiveness.
  • Identified challenges and risks, implementing tactical solutions for project success.
  • Collaborated closely with upper management to plan projects and prepare relevant documents.
  • Oversaw project scope, budget, and departmental requirements.
  • Established food gardens at the community and household levels by working with different communities.
  • Reported project developments to stakeholders.
  • Developed presentations for management, covering progress, issues, modifications, and achievements.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with customers, contractors, and vendors to establish rapport.
  • Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.

Intern

Siyakhana Multipurpose
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Executed essential farming tasks such as bed preparation, seedling propagation, transplanting of vegetables and herbs and managing weed, pests, and diseases.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Educated both local and international visitors on principles of organic farming and permaculture.
  • Offered suggestions to management for enhancing customer service and refining internal processes.
  • Established and nurtured professional relationships with internal employees and customers.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments

Education

Postgraduate Diploma: Sustainable Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture

University of Free State , Free State, Bloemfontein
01.2023 - 04.2024

BTech- Agriculture Extension And Development - Agriculture

Tshwane University of Technology, Gauteng, Pretoria
01.2019 - 06.2020

National Dip Agriculture Extension And Development - Agriculture Extension And Development

Tshwane University of Technology , Gauteng, Pretoria
01.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointPresentationTrainingLeadershipPerformance evaluationSupervisionLeading ProjectsCommunity DevelopmentAttention to detailWritten communicationProblem solvingCrop planningBudget developmentDisease detectionDisease controlInterpersonal SkillsFarm operations managementFarm ProcurementCrop monitoringResults driven

References

  • Dr Evans Muchesa, 0745167575, e.muchesa@gmail.com, University of Johannesburg, Center for Ecological Intelligence
  • Mapenane Moseamo, 0769921645, moseamomapenane@gmail.com, Siyakhana Growth and Development NPO

Certification

Agricultural Science (Candidate Natural Scientist)

Timeline

Agricultural Science (Candidate Natural Scientist)

03-2024
University of Free State - Postgraduate Diploma: Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture
01.2023 - 04.2024
Research Coordinator - University of Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator - Siyakhana Growth and Development NPO
03.2020 - 12.2022
Tshwane University of Technology - BTech- Agriculture Extension And Development, Agriculture
01.2019 - 06.2020
Training Facilitator - Siyakhana Growth Development NPO
01.2019 - 01.2023
Intern - Siyakhana Multipurpose
01.2018 - 12.2018
Tshwane University of Technology - National Dip Agriculture Extension And Development, Agriculture Extension And Development
01.2016 - 05.2019
Zandile Moruthanyane