Nsindiso Ngcobo

Aspiring agricultural researcher and Entomologist, currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural Entomology, with a strong focus on pest–crop interactions and sustainable crop protection. Experienced in field-based research, data collection, and pest monitoring. Passionate about applying research to improve food security and support smallholder farming systems.

Non-Foods General Assistant - Checkers pty ltd

(2025-12 - 2026-03)

• Assisted in offloading pallets for the non-food section
• Sorting stock room and merchandising

Tutor - University of Zululand

(2025-06 - 2025-11)

• Facilitated crop protection learning
• Assessed tests
• Monitored field practicals which contributed to an increase in module pass rate

Volunteer - Mkhonto Farms (Pty) Ltd

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Monitored crops
• Identified pests
• Collected field data
• Supported crop protection practices

MSc - Agric in Entomology - University of Pretoria

BSc (Hons) - Agriculture (Agronomy) - University of Zululand (2025)