• Plan, coordinate and direct the effective implementation of training programmes in the Mashonaland Central Province in line with the Vocational Training & Skills Development Policy & Strategy. • Coordinate the formulation of evaluation systems for effective training.• Apply research-based practice interventions, technologies, and strategies to govern training and assessment. • Monitor and evaluate a wide range of training and support packages which underpin the principles of vocational qualifications, national occupation standards and good evidence based practice. • Monitor and review the progress of training through surveys and discussions with Skills Trainers. • Coordinate the mobilisation of resources for the development and management of specialised training hubs and production units at the Provincial Centre.

• Provide quality leadership in training and assessment.• Initiating and spearheading the implementation of viable and sustainable departmental training programmes, assessment tools and research projects.• Liaising with agriculture/horticulture industry stakeholders for learning partnerships and curriculum development.• Monitoring and evaluation of departmental programmes and projects.• Lecturing Diploma in Horticulture/Agriculture courses including Plant Science; Vegetable Production, Flower Production and Fruit Production.

• Prepare and deliver agriculture/horticulture competency-based training and assessment from community-based outreach programmes to Diploma level.• Farmer training on various horticultural topics: Conservation agriculture, Organic agriculture, Integrated Pest Management, Post-harvest handling etc. • Courses: Plant Science, Vegetable Production & Fruit Production.

Performed general horticultural crop and fruit tree management practices, including: 1. Apple fruit thinning and grapevine cluster zone leaf removal to improve light interception and fruit quality. 2. Fruit (Blueberry, Peach, Plum) harvesting and packaging, including identifying appropriate maturity indices for good postharvest storage life and quality. 3. Vegetable (onion, beetroot and pumpkin) management, including weed control, pest and disease management.4. Seed onion harvesting and grading.

Monitoring of crop research projects