Zenzele Langelihle Mkhize
Relationship Manager
Empangeni
Summary
Accomplished Stakeholder Relations and Industrial Relations Manager at The UMhlatuzi Valley Sugar Company Limited, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency and crop yield, significantly boosting profits and employee productivity. Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional team management, with a proven track record of exceeding production targets through innovative solutions and effective staff development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Stakeholder Relations Manager/Industrial Relations Manager
The UMhlatuzi Valley Sugar Company Limited
04.2012 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Farm Manager - Sugarcane
UMhlatuzi Valley Sugar Company Limited
08.2006 - Current
- Led team of 650 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
Education
Certificate in Human Resource Development - Human Resources Development
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa 11.2019 - 11.2019
Manage Managers For Results Certificate - Business
University of Pretoria - GIBS
Pretoria 07.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Performance management
Time management
Staff development
Financial management
Workforce management
Business administration
Project management
Policy implementation
Project planning
Complex Problem-solving
Verbal and written communication
Lead generation
Risk management
Safety procedures
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional team management
Timeline
Certificate in Human Resource Development - Human Resources Development
University of Stellenbosch
11.2019 - 11.2019
Manage Managers For Results Certificate - Business
University of Pretoria - GIBS
07.2016 - 07.2016
Stakeholder Relations Manager/Industrial Relations Manager
The UMhlatuzi Valley Sugar Company Limited
04.2012 - Current
Farm Manager - Sugarcane
UMhlatuzi Valley Sugar Company Limited
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of Zululand
04.2001 -
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