Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in agronomy through teaching, research and community engagement that is geared towards sustainable agriculture and rural development in Southern Africa.

Staff

The following is a list of staff members in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Name:  Miss  Maanea Lonia  Ramphinwa
Designation: Lecturer
Qualification: PDIP (UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL), MSC (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA), BSHONA (University of Venda Production)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: maanea.ramphinwa@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING SOUTH Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Dr  Jestinos  Mzezewa
Designation: Lecturer
Qualification: MSC (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS)
Telephone: 0159628431
Email: jestinos.mzezewa@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING SOUTH Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Dr  Fhatuwani  Thovhogi
Designation: Lecturer
Qualification: BAGRIC (University of Venda Production), BSHONA (UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH), MINSTA (UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: fhatuwani.thovhogi@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING SOUTH Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Rendani  Lepaka
Designation: Labourer Farming
Qualification: DIPAGR (null), BTECH (null)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: rendani.lepaka@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Ms  Thifhelimbilu Gloria  Kutama
Designation: Cao Experimental Farm
Qualification: NAT (PRETORIA TECHNIKON), BTECH (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA), MSC (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA)
Telephone: 0159628848
Email: thifheli.kutama@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mrs  Tshifhiwa Hilda  Mahuwa
Designation: Service Staff Farming
Qualification: GRD 5 (VHEMBE FET COLLEGE)
Telephone: 0159628274
Email: thifheli.kutama@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Thivhulane Sidney  Mafadza
Designation: Service Staff Farming
Qualification:
Telephone: 0159628649
Email: elelwani@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Mulimisi Joseph  Mukwevho
Designation: Service Staff (Farming)
Qualification: GRD 2 (VHEMBE FET COLLEGE)
Telephone: 0159628649
Email: linda.kone@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Alilali Deriek  Maphiswana
Designation: Labourer Farming
Qualification: GRD 10 (VHEMBE FET COLLEGE), N2 (GREENSIDE DESIGN CENTRE COLLEGE)
Telephone: 0159628649
Email: linda.kone@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mrs  Azwililelwi Joyce  Themeli
Designation: Labourer Farming
Qualification: GRD 9 (VHEMBE FET COLLEGE)
Telephone: 0159628649
Email: thifheli.kutama@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE - EXPER. FARMING Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Miss  Terry Moraka  Leboho
Designation: Technician
Qualification: BAGRIC (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA), MSC (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA), BSHONA (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: terry.leboho@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING NORTHWEST Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Humbulani Patrick  Nemakundani
Designation: Professor
Qualification: BSCAGR (UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH), BSCHON (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA), MINSTA (UNIVERSITY OF ORANGE FREE STATE)
Telephone: 0159628624
Email: humbulani.nemakundani@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING NORTHEAST Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Prof  Eastonce Tendayi  Gwata
Designation: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Qualification: PHD (UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: Eastonce.Gwata@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING NORTHEAST Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  M1ss  Tsakani Maria  Maphosa
Designation: Junior Lecturer
Qualification: BSCAGR (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO), MSC (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO)
Telephone: 0159608000
Email: maria.maphosa@univen.ac.za
Office: AGRICULTURE BUILDING NORTHEAST Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Miss  Mashudu Viginia  Makhado
Designation: Laboratory Assistant
Qualification: BAGRIC (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA), BSHONA (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA)
Telephone: 0159629016
Email: mashudu.makhado@univen.ac.za
Office: SCHOOL OF AGRIC - ADMIN BLOCK Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Prof  John Bob Ochanda  Ogola
Designation: Professor
Qualification: BSC (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS), MSC (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS), PHD (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: ochanda.ogola@univen.ac.za
Office: SCHOOL OF AGRIC - ADMIN BLOCK Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Prof  Jude Julius Owuor  Odhiambo
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Qualification: BSCHON (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS), MSC (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS), PHD (FOREIGN PSE INSTITUTIONS)
Telephone: 0159628431
Email: jude.odhiambo@univen.ac.za
Office: SCHOOL OF AGRIC - ADMIN BLOCK Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Miss  Siphiwe Gloria  Lusiba
Designation: Lecturer Ngap
Qualification: BAGRIC (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO), BSCAGR (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA), MINSTA (University of Venda Production)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: siphiwe.lusiba@univen.ac.za
Office: SCHOOL OF AGRIC - ADMIN BLOCK Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Ms  Rebotile Sophy  Thaba
Designation: Teaching Assistant - Horticulture
Qualification:
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: Sophy.Thaba@univen.ac.za
Office: Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Mr  Dipoo Charity  Mashifane
Designation: Part Time Lecturer
Qualification:
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: dipoo.mashifane@univen.ac.za
Office: Building, Office Number , Floor Number

Name:  Dr  Mutondwa Masindi  Phophi
Designation: Part Time Lecturer
Qualification:
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: mutondwa.phophi@univen.ac.za
Office: Building, Office Number , Floor Number