TONGAI BONYONGWE
@tongaibonyongwe
Result-driven livestock officer with nine years' hands-on livestock, research and supervisory experience.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a result-driven livestock officer with nine years of hands-on experience in livestock husbandry, pasture conservation and applied research. I have managed herds of 100+ beef and dairy animals, co-authored four research papers, and capacitated extension staff through over 100 trainings yearly.
I supervise and mentor field teams, coordinate advisory services with NGOs and private partners, and deliver measurable productivity gains in irrigation and livestock programs. I combine practical animal handling and crop production skills with strong record-keeping, data management and leadership to improve operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Technician
Grasslands Research Private
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Led livestock and pasture research and on-farm implementation, co-authoring 4 papers, managed a herd of 100+ beef and dairy animals, and trained 100+ extension staff annually. Supervised 15 research hands and 1 assistant while providing advisory services to NGOs and private partners.
Agricultural Extension Officer
Bulilima District
Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)
Provided technical extension and advisory services to 200+ farmers on an 80 ha irrigation scheme, partnered with NGOs to implement irrigation projects, and increased productivity by an estimated 25% through promotion of technologies and commercialization efforts.
Senior Creditors Clerk
Tanganda Tea Co
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years)
Managed stock account reconciliations and invoice processing across four estates, maintained fixed assets register and CAPEX documentation, and coordinated monthly NSSA contributions and quarterly stocktakes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
2022 - 2024
Grade: Class 2.1
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, graduating with a Second Class Division One.
Mlezu Agricultural College
Diploma in Agriculture, Agriculture
2011 - 2013
Grade: Class 2.1
Completed a Diploma in Agriculture, graduating with a Second Class Division One.
Mushagashe Agricultural College
Certificate in Agriculture, Agriculture
2005 - 2007
Grade: 1 class
Completed a Certificate in Agriculture, graduating with a First Class.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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