Mashford Zenda

Accurate and organized with strong problem-solving skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond the job description.

Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships both within and outside of an agriculture field.

Positive and constructive outlook, with powerful problem solving skills.

Strong analytical skills and ability to use those skills to see all sides of a problem.

Proven ability to ensure that day-to-day work is carried out in line with agreed policies and procedures and quality standards.

High level of integrity, being trustworthy and respectful of confidential information.

Resourceful and able to work alone, but fully able to provide input to executive team decision making processes.

Confidence in liaising with regulatory representatives and professionals in external organisations.

Strengths in agriculture, climate change, crop science, wool research, agriculture economics and animal science.

Education & Certification

Apprentice in Agriculture, 2006, Gwebi Agricultural college

Bsc Agricultural science (Animal science and Horticulture), 2013, University of South Africa

Post Grad Diploma in Poverty, Land and Agrarian studies, 2015, University of the Western Cape

Masters in Sustainable Agriculture, 2017, University of the Free State

PhD in Sustainable Agriculture (Animal science and Agriculture Economics) 2021, University of the Free State

Career summary

Date of Employment Employer Role/Job Title

2/02/2020-date University of the Free State Research supervisor

2/02/2020-date Cornerstone Institute Lecturer

4/07/2016- 31/12/2017 Surplus Peoples Project Research intern

3/01/2012- 30/06/2016 Stodels Nurseries Horticulturist

4/02/2007- 29/12/2010 Ministry of Agriculture Crop & livestock field officer