Tshifhiwa Mphephu

Young Agriculturalist with experience and interest in Agribusiness development finance of agriculture and agro-processing businesses. I believe in economic development as a key focus for job creation since it is the process of improving quality of life and economic well-being of those living in relatively isolated populated area. Agriculture matters to the future development as the industry is very much effective in eradicating poverty globally that any other sector. I will at one of the days be want to be counted amongst those who brought change for the good within the industry. Furthermore, everyone around the world is counting on this industry “Agriculture” to produce more nutritious food for improving the livelihood of the booming population, taking into consideration of the poor, under-developed, and developing economies globally.

• Vision Africa Wildlife [Game Farm & Lodge Management trainee] January 2017 – December 2017

 Managed the Game farm and Lodge staff in emphasizing the delivery of superb service to clients. Game capturing. Performed census and determined feed requirements. Monitored animal health. Managed animal husbandry program. Managed guests’ bookings. Provided tour guiding. Organized meetings with stakeholders. Did stocktaking. Provided Office Administration. 

• Industrial Development Corporation of SA Ltd [Agriculture Specialist intern] December 2018 – April 2020 • 

Reviewed and prepared business partners’ information for Basic Assessment prior to Due Diligence investigation. • Performed Due Diligence investigation on clients’ applications in technical analysis under skilled and qualified deal makers. • Report writing for the business review by the credit committee. • Provided sound agricultural technical expertise to qualified Chattered Accountants who are deal makers to make sound decisions in transactions, particularly in transactions which involved primary production of agricultural produce • Handling inquiries pertaining to investment from existing and potential clients. • Performing market research and industry technical research. • Provided technical and product marketing support to IDC clients. • Attended Agribusiness conferences with a mission of sourcing more clients to apply for funding.

• Nelson Mandela University 2015 - 2017 National Diploma Game Ranch Management (NQF level 6) 
• Nelson Mandela University 2018 – 2018 BTech Degree: Agricultural Management (NQF level 7) 
• Astrotech Training (Pty) Ltd – Accreditation number:3852 2019 Negotiating to win 
• Kwelanga Training (Pty) Ltd – Accreditation number: 2211 GIMP5698/8 March 2019 Graduate Induction Programme: Managing Time for Results