Thando Matutu

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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About me
Agribusiness Enthusiast and Business Manager @ Agripreneur SA - passion to improve lives of young farmers and entrepreneurs (agripreneurs) in South Africa.
Education
- Toutele Agriculture College South Africa Pty Ltd
  2018 - 2020
  Higher National Diploma Agri-Sales and Service Management
  Plan merchandise layoutManaging cash and credit transactionsManaging merchandise policyDevelop and implement promotion strategiesDeveloping customer service policyManaging stockAllocate costs and control budgetsProvide work place supervisionProvide effective administrative supportManage performance of peopleApplying basic principles of local and international tradeAssess and manage risk
- South African Wire Association
  2017 - 2019
  Higher National Diploma Export Administration and Export Practice
  Promote global exports of South African value- added wire related products, to grow the export base and markets, whilst maintaining a strong and competitive local wire industry.
- University of Johannesburg
  2006 - 2011
  Bachelor's degree Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Queen's College Boys' High School
  1994 - 2005
  1-12
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  2019 - 2019
  Higher Certificate Introduction to Agribusiness Management
Experience
- The South African Breweries
  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
  Sales Representative
  I implemented a market driven service that builds sustainable competitiveness with the aim to deliver sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage and corporate reputation.
- CNBC Africa
  Mar 2014 - Oct 2017
  Online Video Editor - Journalist
  I compiled creative headlines and introduction for business interviews for the CNBC Africa website. I edited television programmes and interviews for digital format. Furthermore, I conducted business and political reporting and wrote articles for Forbes Woman Africa Magazine.
- Agripreneur SA
  Apr 2018 - now
  Business Development Manager
  We conduct research and seek investment for rural development through the Agri-business value chain.
- International Municipal BRICS+ Forum
  Jan 2025 - now
  Business Development Executive
  Form B2B economic partnerships between, Municipalities of the BRICS+ countries and BRICS+ private sector companies.
Licenses & Certifications
- EU Organic Regulation for agricultural advisors
  AFC Agriculture and Finance Consultants
  Mar 2022
- Virtual Matchmaking
  International Trade Centre
  Aug 2021
  View certificate
- Market Orientation Missions
  International Trade Centre
- Value Chain Management Specialization
  Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  Mar 2024
- Market Analysis
  International Trade Centre
  Apr 2021
  View certificate