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Simbarashe Gawa
Harare
Summary
Experienced production agronomist with 20 years of experience in the field. Worked at ARDA Sisi Estate, Pannar Seeds PVT Ltd, DuPont Pioneer Hibred PVT Ltd, and Klein Karoo Seed Marketing Pvt Ltd. Continuously reinforces knowledge through practical application and study. Results-oriented team player who strives for perfection and excels both individually and as part of a team. Demonstrates loyalty, hard work, and consistently meets organizational goals. Excels under pressure with minimal supervision and easily adapts to new working environments. Builds strong relationships with colleagues and effectively communicates at all levels of supervision and management. Self-motivated with a positive and mature disposition.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Agronomist
Farm Park Agri Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted auditing of production inputs to ensure accuracy.
- Executed loss control measures effectively.
- Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensured efficient allocation of financial resources through stringent budget oversight.
- Communicated performance metrics to General Manager.
Regional Production Agronomist
Klein Karoo Seed Marketing Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2024
- Executed seed production for various crops: maize, soya beans, wheat, sorghum, sugar beans and small grains.
- Conducted land use planning, land preparation, irrigation system installation, crop production management, planting, calibration, spraying, weed control top dressing, detasseling harvesting deliveries.
- Facilitated financial planning, human resources oversight, and equipment handling in agricultural operations.
- Reviewed and ensured compliance with seed quality standards.
- Developed effective crop strategies to enhance yield.
- Gained comprehensive insight into market needs and competitive landscape.
- Identify business opportunities and best alignment for product strategy
- Engages with cross-functional teams for category strategy and planning.
- Business Planning
- Contributes to strategic planning, short- and medium-term plans
- Outlined market opportunities, segmentation, and product evaluation.
- Develop clear growth strategy and value of hybrids
- Pricing and Market Segmentation
- Assist in pricing and product placements and market segmentation
Regional Sales and Marketing Agronomist
Dupont Pioneer Hibred (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Pioneered in seed production advancements.
- Directed overall performance of region including staffing and task allocation.
- Oversaw agronomy functions, including branding, field days and agricultural shows, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Executed regional trial plots through roadside and comparative demos.
- Crop Strategy
- To develop a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and market needs and trends
- Identify business opportunities and best align out product strategy
- Participates in cross functional category strategy and planning teams with representatives from production and research
- Develop clear growth strategy and value of hybrids.
- Pricing and Market Segmentation.
- Establish, Implement and maintain SHEQ systems.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and customer requirement.
Production Officer
Pannar Seed Pvt Ltd
08.2004 - 10.2009
- Handled cultivation and harvesting of maize, soya beans, sorghum, wheat, and sugar beans.
- Overseeing crop production management, planting, calibration, spraying, weed control top dressing, detassling, harvesting and deliveries
- Assisted growers with gross margin budgets, cash flow preparation, and human resources management.
- Ensured implementation of Occupational Health and Safety protocols and Field Sanitation guidelines.
- Scouted farmers capable of successfully growing seed maize.
- Ensuring that farmers adhere to Government regulations on seed production
- Certified Government Seed inspector for Maize, Sunflower, Soya Beans, Sorghum and Wheat
- Redeployment
Project Manager
Pannar Seed Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Project Management
- Crop Production and Management
- Seed inspection and Certification
- Seed Crop Production Functions management
- Active participation in training, staff and farmers on seed maize and processing in Chokwe and Maputo in Mozambique
- Ensuring that farmers adhere to Government regulations on seed production.
Section Manager for SiSi Estate Raffingora
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority
08.2002 - 07.2004
- 100 hectares of Seed Maize Pannar,30ha seed maize SeedCo, Agpy Pvt Ltd20ha OPV seed maize,5 hectares horticulture,300 hectares soya beans,400hectares commercial maize, Winter Wheat660ha
- Management of farm functions:-Planning Farm Operations, Preparation Cash flows Budgets, Land ,Preparation ,Planting, Spraying, top dressing, Harvesting and deliveries
- A Liaison between management and staff; finding solutions that meet the demands of both parties to create a conducive work environment
- Spearheads agronomy, Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities
- Budgetary control
- Staff management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection
- Business financial strategy, planning, monitoring, management and reporting
Project Manager
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Supervised the cultivation and production of 460ha of seed maize Pan 67.
- Advising farmers on optimal practices while consistently preparing detailed reports to Panner Greytown.
Education
B.Sc. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE HONOURS - CROP SCIENCE
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Bindura10.2016
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - AGRICULTURE
Rio Tinto College of Agriculture
CERTIFICATE - ACCOUNTING
Zimbabwe Association of Accounting Technicians ZAAT
01.2000
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Zengeza1 High School
01.1996
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St Mary’s Secondary school
01.1994
Skills
- Seed Production Coordination
- Project Management
- Quality Management Systems
- Safety and Health
- Field Supervisory Management
- Clients Prospecting
- Land use Planning
- Budgeting Expertise
- MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Certification
- SEED CERTIFICATION – SEED SERVICES OF ZIMBABWE.
- CERTIFIED SEED INSPECTOR - Maize, Soya Beans, Sunflower, Sorghum, Wheat, Sugar Beans
Accomplishments
- Successful introduction of Seed Maize Hybrids Production in Mozambique. Seed Maize Project Planning, Setting Up, Execution and Implementation for Pannar Seeds (MIA Estates Chokwe Mozambique 2008 - 460ha-Pan 67), this project was managed by Pannar Seeds Zimbabwe.
- Best Du-Pont Pioneeer Hi-bred Seed Maize Growers National Award 2012/13 Season – PanasheEstates – 90ha (Mazowe District).
- Certificate of Appreciation – Du-Pont Pioneer Hi-Bred (USA) by Du-Pont Pioneer President Paul Schickler. I was given this award after doubling the production of the company.
- Delegate at AFSTA (The African Seed Trade Association) 2015 in Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe.
Interests
Languages
- English and Shona
Timeline
Audit Agronomist
Farm Park Agri Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Regional Production Agronomist
Klein Karoo Seed Marketing Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2024
Regional Sales and Marketing Agronomist
Dupont Pioneer Hibred (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2017
Project Manager
Pannar Seed Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 10.2007
Production Officer
Pannar Seed Pvt Ltd
08.2004 - 10.2009
Project Manager
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority
08.2002 - 07.2004
Section Manager for SiSi Estate Raffingora
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority
08.2002 - 07.2004
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - AGRICULTURE
Rio Tinto College of Agriculture
CERTIFICATE - ACCOUNTING
Zimbabwe Association of Accounting Technicians ZAAT
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Zengeza1 High School
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St Mary’s Secondary school
B.Sc. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE HONOURS - CROP SCIENCE
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
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