Highly motivated and innovative crop scientist who is passionate about learning new scientific skills. Hardworking, reliable and dependable in meeting set objectives. Enthusiastic team player adept at providing leadership while also learning from fellow team members. Effective communicator that can interact effortlessly with varying personalities.

Educational qualifications

2020–present PhD Agronomy – Stellenbosch University

                Dissertation topic: Weed species composition, distribution and impact in smallholder crop-livestock farming landscapes      

2017           Master of Science in Crop Science – University of Eswatini

                   Thesis topic: Integrating farmers empirical knowledge and arable field studies for improved weed management in Swaziland.

2015           Bachelor of Science in Agronomy – University of Eswatini

                   Project topic: Crop-Weed Relationships in Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench], Soybean (Glycine max L.) and Maize (Zea mays L.) in the Middleveld of Swaziland.

Skills

Digital skills           Microsoft Office, Email, social media, Google drive, SPSS, QGIS & Spatial Analysis, PRIMER-e, R and RStudio, Github, Maxent, Python and machine learning

Soft skills               Flexibility, Teamwork, Leadership, Management, Innovation, Time management