Thembalethu Seti

Led the Management stream within the Department of Agriculture, developing and updating curricula to align with industry needs and national qualification frameworks (SAQA/NQF). Lectured various subjects including Micro-Macroeconomics, International Trade, Human Resource Management, Econometrics, and Research Methodology.

Lectured micro and macro-economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship, conducting both online and face-to-face sessions. Created lesson plans for theoretical instruction and performed internal moderation and exam paper marking.

Conducted policy research pertaining to land reform and international trade, compiling comprehensive reports and drafting speeches for the minister. Interviewed Members of Parliament and built econometric models for analysis.

Undertook agricultural trade research, analyzing and interpreting trade statistical data to compile market research reports. Represented the Department in trade negotiations and provided policy inputs based on research findings.

Lectured a variety of subjects including Econometrics, Marketing, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Research Methodology, and Introduction to Agricultural Economics. Provided instruction and support to undergraduate students.

Activities and societies: Research Topic: The implications of the African Continental Free Trade Area on South African agricultural trade: An application of the Partial Equilibrium Model

Conducted research on the implications of the African Continental Free Trade Area on South African agricultural trade, applying the Partial Equilibrium Model. Successfully completed and defended a doctoral thesis in Economics.

Completed a Master's degree focusing on Agricultural Economics. Gained advanced knowledge in economic principles applied to agricultural systems and policies.

Achieved an Honours degree in Agricultural Economics, building upon undergraduate studies. Developed specialized skills and knowledge in the field.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. Acquired foundational knowledge in economic theories and their application to agriculture.