The IFPA Southern Africa Country Council works to advance the strategies of the association in Southern Africa by helping to identify local member value needs, strengthen existing industry relationships, and engage companies and industry professionals in membership through education, networking and resources.

The advisory board consists of independent, global, farmers and ranchers with a focus on the acronym S.U.S.T.A.I.N. – shaping unity for science and technology in agriculture to impact nations.

Green Terrace is a female owned agribusiness growing high value vegetable crops (sweet peppers) for leading retailers, food processors and fresh produce markets across South Africa.Visit our website www.greenterrace.co.za for more information.

The Mbali Nwoko Podcast is about having conversations with industry experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector and across its value chain. This is a weekly podcast and is available on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcast and others.

Current: Transitioned to assume the role of CEO of Ukhanyo Grains which is the commercial arm of Ukhanyo Farmer Development (NPO).Ukhanyo Farmer Development NPO (UFD) established in 2019 is a youth owned, women led commercial grain development entity. Our primary focus is commercialising small-scale rural farmers through strong technical assistance & mentorship, skills development and subsidisation of input costs through our farmer training program.As an NPO, UFD currently supports approximately 2600 farmers in 5 Districts across the Eastern Cape namely: OR Tambo, Chris Hani, Amathole, Joe Gqabi, Alfred Nzo. These Districts are areas where commercial grain production has the potential to expand, create jobs and sustainable livelihoods for farmers in rural communities.

As a Business Coach at Founders Factory Africa Academy, my role is to empower early-stage entrepreneurs through a 12-week accelerator program, providing personalised coaching, facilitating workshops on key business topics, and helping entrepreneurs set and achieve growth goals. The role of the Business Coach in the program is to also guide businesses in accessing funding and scaling effectively, while fostering a collaborative community for peer learning. My work is dedicated to driving youth employment, education, and financial inclusion by supporting the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

ClientScape is a talent organisation that focuses on a niche market and services its corporate clients by strategically enhancing their human capital function, with the aim of building sustainable businesses. Established in 2013 and being nominated as a Finalist in the 702 Small Business Awards in 2014, we aim to bring significant value to growing organisations and connecting great talent across local and international markets.

Setting up and arranging business meetings with new clientsGenerating new business and developing relationships with new and existing clients Receiving Job Specs form clients and qualifying the position according to the following criteria: Fees, Urgency of the position, Skills Required, Commitment and the Salary.Sourcing and headhunting candidates for the positions received through the following portals: Placement Partner (in-house database), Pnet, Career Junction, LinkedIn and referrals.Writing advertisement and handle advert responsesScreen all applications according to minimum requirements as per job specification / job advertisementShort list suitable candidates and book in interviews.Conduct the following checks: Reference, Criminal, ITC, and QualificationPrep the candidates before the interview with the clientsDebrief the candidate and the client after the interview.Placing candidates and updating of the databaseRegretting unsuccessful candidatesCapturing and maintaining of records(typing and filling) Sending invoices to the clients.Ensure high availability and performance level is maintained.Perform general administration duties

Prospecting for new business and developing existing clients / conducting sales callsService, nurture and develop existing client relationshipsArranging and attending meetings with prospective clients and keeping in regular contact to build positive, productive and long – term corporate relationshipsReceiving Job Specs from clients on a daily basisEnsuring that the database accurately reflects all business dealings with clients and candidatesWriting advertisement and handle advert responsesScreen all applications according to minimum requirements as per job specification / job advertisementShort list suitable candidatesScheduling of candidates for interview times :arranging and confirming with all relevant parties involved Liaise with relevant clientsPrep candidates before an interviewHandle telephone queries relating to advertsEnsure all forensic checks are handed in for processingEffective diary management – setting and controlling interviews and appointmentsAssist any responsibility allocated by the ManagerRecruitment, placement and updating of the databaseRegretting unsuccessful candidatesCapturing and maintaining of recordsArranging/setting up meetings Ensure high availability and performance level is maintained.Monitor and implement meeting decisionsFollow up and handle queries Report to the Managing Member of the company

Checked that members’ details were in correspondence to what was shown on the system (Session and CRM).Validated documents. Updated information on the Session and CRM system. General office duties: faxing, copying and making calls. Ensured the correct application forms were sent to the members.Kept informed of any new information regarding the Pension and Provident fund.Assisted members of the fund, regarding any queries.Managed the Surplus Departments year end function.Reported to the Administration Supervisor.Sent daily progress reports to the Supervisor.Liaised with other departments (Claims and Call Centre) Attended management meetings with the HOD.

HR AssistantPerformed general administration duties within the HR Department.Maintained proper HR filing recordsResearched Government organisations and other institutions.Planned and assisted with the companies’ events and functions.Conducted Performance Appraisals with employees.Interviewed candidates.Reported directly to the HR Manager on a daily basis.Attended management meetings and other.Appointment scheduling, meeting and interview arrangementBooking of boardrooms/meeting rooms.Knowledge of the HR Legislations, policies and procedures.Assisted the HR Department on a daily basis.Updated the Employee Company records on the system.Issued and collected access cardsLiaised with other departments (Finance, IT and Call Centre)Customer Service ConsultantResponded to Email and Live Chat queries.Handled Client Account registrations.Credited client accounts on a daily basis.Informed competition winners of the prizes won.Updated the database.Handled all Inbound and Outbound calls.Reported to the Shift Supervisor.Filled out daily progress reports and maintained the stats sheet.