Thembi Sithole

Dedicated Crop Sciences graduate with practical experience in agricultural operations, data capturing, record keeping, crop monitoring, quality control and team coordination. Knowledgeable in seed germination assessment, seed treatment practices, seedling production and crop establishment monitoring. Strong administrative, reporting and communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and support research and laboratory-related activities.

Agricultural Intern (Team leader) - TBG FARM - Pretoria North, Gauteng

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated daily activities of approximately 15 workers and students during crop production operations.
• Maintained production records, operational logs and documentation to support farm management and reporting activities.
• Monitored seedling development, crop establishment and germination performance.
• Applied seed treatment and crop management practices to improve establishment.
• Conducted pest, disease and nutrient deficiency inspections and reporting.
• Assisted with irrigation scheduling, harvesting, packaging and market preparation.
• Trained and guided new interns and workers on farm procedures and safety requirements.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Student - TUT FARM - Pretoria North, Gauteng

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Assisted with seedling production, transplanting, irrigation and crop maintenance.
• Maintained records of planting schedules, irrigation activities and production data.
• Collected and organized agricultural data for reporting purposes.
• Assisted with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) monitoring and implementation.
• Participated in irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Assisted with harvesting, packaging and marketing.
• Monitored animal health and assisted with cattle management activities.

Postgraduate Diploma - Crop Sciences - Tshwane University of Technology (2025)

Advanced Diploma - Crop Sciences - Tshwane University of Technology (2024)

Diploma - Crop Production - Tshwane University of Technology (2023)

National Senior Certificate - Botse Botse High School (2018)