Lerato Marubyane

Conscientious Agricultural Professional committed to supplying detailed data and analyses for steady agricultural production and testing. Proven expertise in agronomic production, sustainable farming, and capacity building for farming communities. Skilled in developing and evaluating training programs, drafting policies, and aligning initiatives with environmental management.

Versed in customer relationship development and personnel growth while keeping current on industry agronomic practices to drive both short- and long-term planning. Strong communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and deliver impactful training in formal and informal settings. Consistently identifies and implements strategies and activities that enhance productivity.

ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONER - Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development - Pretoria, Gauteng

(2023-01 - 2023-07)

• Assisted in providing general agricultural advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development.
• Collaborated in delivering technical support for agricultural projects, food security initiatives, and land development programs.
• Supported planning, advisory services, training facilitation, and aftercare for agricultural initiatives.
• Contributed to the development of a pluralistic and partnership approach with relevant agricultural stakeholders.
• Provided administrative support and assisted with related tasks to ensure smooth project execution.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness by developing innovative agricultural solutions.
• Played a role in enhancing sustainable agricultural production through technical input and project support.
• Led and managed agricultural projects from concept to completion, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assisted in conducting farm assessments for land reform beneficiaries to evaluate land suitability and potential productivity.
• Ensured compliance with agricultural regulations and best practices in all advisory and support activities.

DATA PROCESSOR - Statistics South Africa - Pretoria, Gauteng

(2022-05 - 2023-01)

• Compiled and verified accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry
• Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
• Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports
• Collated and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access
• Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols
• Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly
• Resolved discrepancies in data entry activities for accurate, complete jobs
• Built and maintained tracking databases for variety of measuring aspects

BSc (Hons) - Agronomy - Saratov State Agrarian University (2021-07)