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CAREER GUIDE

Lindie stroebelPMA General Manager: Southern AfricaCell: +27 (0) 79 497 1594Email:  lstroebel@pma.com

charmaine theronAB Event Management & PMA Secretariat in South AfricaPhone: +27 74 953 0810Email:  membershipSA@pma.com

Petrie VogelAB Event ManagementPhone: +27 74 953 0810Cell:   +27 74 051 3318Email:   petrie@abevents.com

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ConTEnTSAL 3 BOERDERY ................................................................................................................................ 4Bertie van Zyl (Pty) Ltd - ZZ2 ............................................................................................................ 5BioBee Integrated Crop Solutions (Pty) Ltd ...................................................................................... 6Capespan ......................................................................................................................................... 7CHEP South Africa ............................................................................................................................ 8Citrus Growers Association / Citrus Academy .................................................................................... 9FNB Business: Agriculture .............................................................................................................. 10Food Lover’s Market ....................................................................................................................... 11Freshmark (Pty) Ltd ....................................................................................................................... 12Gerber Fresh (Pty) Ltd .................................................................................................................... 13Hishtil South Africa ........................................................................................................................ 14Joburg Market ................................................................................................................................ 15Laastedrif Boerdery (Edms) Bpk ..................................................................................................... 16Laeveld Agrochem ......................................................................................................................... 17Mouton Citrus (Pty) Ltd .................................................................................................................. 18National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) ...................................................................... 19Nkomazi Packers ............................................................................................................................ 20NSF International ........................................................................................................................... 21Paltrack .......................................................................................................................................... 22Potatoes South Africa ..................................................................................................................... 23PPECB............................................................................................................................................. 24Prophet Systems SA ....................................................................................................................... 25RSA Group ...................................................................................................................................... 26Standard Bank ............................................................................................................................... 27SUBTROP ........................................................................................................................................ 28Sun World International LLC ........................................................................................................... 29The Fruit Farm Group South Africa .................................................................................................. 30The Kempston Group ...................................................................................................................... 31Triple D Farms (Pty) Ltd .................................................................................................................. 32Wesgrow Potatoes (Pty) Ltd ........................................................................................................... 33Zespri International Limited ........................................................................................................... 34

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AL 3 BOERDERY

nature Friendly Producers of potatoes, onions & butternuts in harmony with nature, located in Limpopo, South. At aL 3 BoerderY we focus on being innovative in die agriculture sector, while holding strong to our nature Friendly Farm practices.

our vision is to be - with the grace of God - the leading fresh produce company in the agricultural industry, the forerunner of quality products as well as dedicated staff.

our Mission is to build our Farm on solid Christian values. To promote mutual respect and trust between our customers, suppliers, clients & each other. To deliver quality products, cost effective, that meet our customers’ preferences. To operate our Farm in harmony with nature. And to give all role players, the opportunity to excel!

stephanie van der Merwe, Public relations officer+27 015 501 0053stephanie@al3.co.za

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Bertie van Zyl (Pty) Ltd - ZZ2

The ZZ2 brand is a well-known icon in South Africa with a proud history stretching over more than a century. ZZ2 wants to be the benchmark of success in agriculture by creating sustainable value for all its stakeholders as a living, open system.

suenné roux, training coordinator+27 (15) 395 8247suenne@zz2.co.zawww.zz2.bizhttp://zz2.biz/contact-us/careers-job-opportunities/

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BioBee Integrated Crop Solutions (Pty) Ltd

BioBee integrated crop solutions (Pty) Ltd is a partnership between a world leader in Integrated Crop Solutions, BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd of Israel ZZ2 Bestuursmaatskappy and Hishtil SA. The is situated in Letsitele, Limpopo Province.

our specialty is breeding and marketing natural enemies for IPM/Biocontrol based pest management. our products are used to control agricultural pests in Citrus, Grape, covered and open field vegetables & flowers. BioBee Integrated Crop Solutions prides itself in rendering a professional service and supply of high quality products. BioBee Integrated Crop Solutions vision is to provide cost effective, IPM program to a wide range of agricultural and horticultural industries such that the needs of nature and industry are met.

rami friedman Johan du Plessis+27 (15) 345 1572 +27 (15) 395 8243ramif@biobee.com werwing@zz2online.comwww.biobee.co.za www.biobee.co.za

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Capespan

capespan delivers exceptional fruit from the orchard to our international retail, wholesale and food service partners according to requirements specified by our marketing divisions around the world. This covers more than 60 countries on four continents. In addition, the company provides supply service solutions to international fruit trading partners. With our innovative, engaging, solution-orientated approach, we have succeeded in attracting top international retailers as partners. Therefore, to meet their needs effectively, a total service culture is entrenched across all areas of the Capespan business, including sales, marketing, product quality, procurement and administration.This paves the way for strategic partnerships with our customers, providing them with a competitive advantage in terms of product quality, supply security, innovation, cost-efficiency, supply chain management and transparency.

sandra Beukes, hr Business Partner+27 ( 21) 917 2662sandra_beukes@capespan.co.zawww.capespan.com

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CHEP South Africa

cheP is a global provider of supply chain solutions serving the consumer goods, fresh food, beverage, manufacturing and retail sectors in more than 60 countries. CHEP offers a wide range of logistics and operational platforms and support services that are designed to increase performance and lower risk while improving environmental sustainability. CHEP’s 12,500 employees and approximately 300 million reusable platforms (pallets and containers) deliver comprehensive coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg’s and nestlé.

richard Jonker, recruitment Manager+27 (31) 267 4559chePMearecruit@chep.comwww.chep.com<http://www.chep.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/10803584/

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Citrus Growers Association / Citrus Academy

The cga represent all export citrus growers in South Africa. The mission of the CGA is to provide the industry with access to global markets, to optimise cost-effective production of quality fruit, to support research, development and communication with all stakeholders, and to care for the environment and the community within which we operate. The Citrus Academy is mandated by the CGA to address human resource needs in the citrus industry, and manages a bursary fund, and internship programmes.

candice Burgin, Bursary fund Manager+27 (31) 765 3410candice@citrusacademy.org.zahttps://www.citrusacademy.org.za/bursary-fundwww.citrusacademy.org.za

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FNB Business: Agriculture

fnB Business: agriculture is a financial service provider to the agricultural industry, both primary and secondary. Financial services provided include finance, investments, forex services and other related services.

dawie Mareehead: information & Marketing+27 (0) 87 328 0401dawie.Maree@fnb.co.zawww.fnb.co.za/business-banking/industry-expertise/agriculture/index.htmlhttps://www.fnb.co.za/careers/index.html

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Food Lover’s Market

We at food Lover’s Market believe in creating a theatre of food. This has been the driving force behind the popular FooD LoVER’S MARKET concept. Besides the incredible offering and range, our store owners have also tailored their services to cater for specific needs and demands within their respective communities.

Poovie Manie, hr officer0877 409 775pmanie@fvc.co.zahttp://foodloversmarket.co.za/our-story/http://foodloversmarket.co.za

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Freshmark (Pty) Ltd

freshmark is the Shoprite Group’s fruit and vegetable procurement, buying and distribution arm and is a substantial business in its own right.  It supplies fresh produce to all Group stores within South Africa and most of its outlets in other parts of the continent.  

gary sorensen, hr Manager+27 (21) 980 8709 gsorensen@shoprite.co.zawww.shopriteholdings.co.za/group/brands/freshmark.html

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Gerber Fresh (Pty) Ltd

Suppliers of Systems, Machinery, Packaging Consumables, Commercial Preparation machinery & Labels for the Fresh Produce Post Harvest Industry.

Philip irving or tracy Joyce, directors0100015222Philip@gerberfresh.co.zawww.gerberfresh.co.za

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Hishtil South Africa

hishtil south africa is a leading and innovative nursery company that brings with it international experience, the latest agricultural production techniques and professional service. Hishtil South Africa produces both grafted and un-grafted seedlings of consistent and superior quality.Hishtil South Africa was established in Mooketsi, Limpopo in 2007. The second nursery facility in Riebeek West in the Western Cape started operating in 2014.

ilze goose, hr Manager015 395 4043hr@hishtilsa.comwww.hishtilsa.comwww.hishtilsa.com/career/bursary/internship information

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Joburg Market

The company is mandated to manage and operate a market facility through the provision of PREMIER QUALITY facilities and complementary services to the fresh produce industry.

thulisiwe nkosi, senior Manager hr+27 011 992 8017tnkosi@joburgmarket.co.zawww. joburgmarket.co.za

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Laastedrif Boerdery (Edms) Bpk

Laastedrif, is a family-owned, agricultural business, situated in the Western Cape (Ceres & Elands bay region) and producing a wide arrange of fruit and vegetables.  The company strives to farm and manage the business in a Productive manner, by having Respect for all employees and the environment. We also strive to keep our clients satisfied by doing all transactions with the utmost level of Integrity, acknowledging our Diverse community and treating all, Equal.  It is with this believes, buried within our moral compass, that we add value to our fruit & vegetable basket.  Sustainability is the pivot point for our organic growth.

altus thysse, human resources Manager023 316 2366altus@cillie.co.zawww.laastedrif.co.za

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Laeveld Agrochem

Laeveld agrochem has a wide network of depots with experienced agents who are motivated and passionate about their work. All agents are fully accredited with CropLife, the association representing the plant science industry.

The Laeveld Agrochem agents use smart innovations with modern technology and are supported by a highly qualified team of technical experts, in the crop protection and plant nutrition fields.

Liezel allers, human resources +27 (12) 940 4398 Liezel@laeveld.co.zawww.laeveld.co.za

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Mouton Citrus (Pty) Ltd

Mouton Citrus is one of South Africa’s leading growers and exporters of top quality citrus fruit and Rooibos tea. Based in the Western Cape the family business has grown into a formidable company, thriving through successful partnerships with key international and empowerment stakeholders, the acquisition of farms, development of new generation orchards and the application of cutting edge, best practice technology. Through our innovative marketing strategy we aim to position ourselves as a preferred supplier to leading retailers and select target markets globally.

Michael oosthuizen, hr manager+27 (0) 74 190 5073michael@moutoncitrus.co.zahttp://moutoncitrus.co.za/contact/www.moutoncitrus.co.za

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National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard)

Guided by the nAMBoARD Act no. 13 of 1985, the operations of naMBoard are mainly aimed to catalyze sustainable economic development in the agricultural sector of the country. The organization provides an enabling environment for the development of farmers through the promotion of quality and sustainable production, processing, marketing and distribution of quality agricultural produce to markets nationally and internationally.

silondiwe nkambule, hr officer+268 2505 5314/2646+268 7802 7435info@namboard.co.szrecruitment@namboard.co.szwww.namboard.co.sz/vacancies.htmlhttp://www.namboard.co.sz/vacancies.html

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Nkomazi Packers

nkomazi Packers. Tomato Pack house

annie ebersohn, Manager+27 (0) 83 304 1923 annie@nkomazipak.co.za

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NSF International

Founded in 1944, our mission is to protect and improve global human health. nsf provides certification, auditing, consulting and training to agricultural businesses, farmers and growers worldwide. Areas of expertise include food safety, consumer assurance, environmental protection, animal health and welfare, biosecurity, traceability, sustainability, worker welfare and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). nSF companies are the leading certifier for international, national and retailer standards such as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards, GLoBALG.A.P., FSSC and BRC.

nico Mostert+27 (0) 21 880 2024foodafrica@nsf.orgwww.nsfafrica.com

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Paltrack

Paltrack is a leading supplier of software solutions, product coding and integration services to the South African agricultural industry. our focus is on supply chain visibility from producer to port, and we build and source software solutions that meet our unique customer’s needs through all market verticals. our primary clients are in the fruit and aquaculture industries, but our software is agile and customisable for any traceability requirement

gabisile khoza, finance and hr+27 (21) 818 4299 finance@paltrack.co.zawww.paltrack.co.za

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Potatoes South Africa

Potatoes south africa is a non-profit organisation under the Companies Act 71, 2008. PSA operates as an industry association and its structure represents a network of participating role players and individuals who are involved in various forums and committees. The vision of PSA is to build a viable potato industry in South Africa.

hanrie greebe, corporate communication Manager+27 (12) 349 1906hanrie@potatoes.co.zahttp://www.potatoes.co.za/transformation-potato-development-programme/bursary-scheme.aspxwww.potatoes.co.za

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PPECB

the Perishable Products export control Board (PPecB), a national public entity, is South Africa’s official export certification agency for the perishable produce industry. As such the PPECB provides quality certification and cold chain management services to producers and exporters of perishable food products.

njongo duma, hr Manager+27 (21) 930 1134njongod@ppecb.comwww.ppecb.comhttps://ppecb.com/careers/internships/

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Prophet Systems SA

Established in 1989, Prophet is the leading software provider to the food and horticultural industry with extensive experience in fresh and chilled perishable produce, as well as horticultural products of every kind. With its software that adapts to these demanding and ever-changing businesses, the company has a team of dedicated experts in this field who understand the needs at every stage of the perishable supply chain. With continuous investment in the specific functionality demanded by businesses in the perishable industry, Prophet offers proven value to a large concentration of users supplying perishable foods, fresh produce, chilled and horticultural products.

Jd van Wyk, director+27 (21) 852 9521admin@prophetize.co.zahttp://www.prophetize.co.za/careers/www.prophetize.co.za

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RSA Group

The RSA Group trades in fresh fruit and vegetables on behalf of our principals. We sell a “profreshional” sales service optimising various channels in the industry. The RSA Group adheres to a Farmer First Philosophy where the principal remains the owner of the product as far as possible in this horizontal integration process. RSA is a service provider in all channels.

iMs holdings t/a rsa Market agents Jane strijdom, Marketing & communications+27 (11) 613 4391jane@rsa.co.zawww.rsa.co.za

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Standard Bank

Financial Service Provider

Mina gaofetoge, Pa to head of agribusiness+27 (11) 721 9089gaofetoge@standardbank.co.zawww.standardbank.co.za

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SUBTROP

The south african subtropical growers’ association (subtrop) is an association of associations that manages the affairs of the South African Avocado (SAAGA), Litchi (SALGA) and Mango (SAMGA), Growers Associations. Membership of these associations is open to growers ranging from smallholders to large corporate operations. Activities of Subtrop and its member associations are funded by grower members, through levies on local and export market sales.

info@subtrop.co.za

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Sun World International LLC

Sun World is involved in fruit production and marketing, fruit breeding/variety development, licensing, and in international investments and agriculture technology pursuits.

dirk Burger, Licensing Manager+27 (0) 83 647 4723dburger@sun-world.comwww.sunworldinnovations.com

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The Fruit Farm Group South Africa

the fruit farm group’s operations are geographically spread over 8 countries and 3 continents, and have a diversified product portfolio. They are currently growing some of the most wanted fruit varieties and benefit from guaranteed market access through a sales, marketing and distribution agreement with GREEnYARD, a worldwide supplier of fresh produce, active in the fields of Fruit & Vegetables, Flowers & Plants, Convenience products, Transport & Logistics. As a vertically integrated company, The Fruit Farm Group South Africa has built a diversified and unique footprint in both subtropical and deciduous commodities, supported by commercial activities stretching across the globe. In addition to its own production, The Fruit Farm Group South Africa works hand in hand with producers, building sustainable supply channels and offering a preferred solution for the supply of fresh fruit, both locally and internationally, to the discerning customer.activities: Market leader in the production, packing, distribution and marketing of fresh deciduous and subtropical fruits from Southern Africa.

ryan ruiters, hr manager+27 (21) 880 1707ryan@tffgsa.co.zawww.thefruitfarmgroup.com

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The Kempston Group

kempston is a diverse, privately owned group with a wide range of service offerings. The common themes in these businesses are a family culture, strong entrepreneurial spirit, passion for customers, and a desire to offer practical solutions to our valued clients. Some of the service offerings include recruitment and employment services, truck hire, car rental, vehicle leasing, logistics, forklift sales and rental, driver training, truck stops, Automotive and Industrial Lubricants, cleaning services, agricultural equipment, and a vast network of automotive dealerships.

ronnie goosen: kempston Logistics+27 011 6751780ronnie.goosen@kempston.co.zaian hillhouse: kempston farms+27 043 707 1700ian.hillhouse@kempston.co.zaMichael howell: claas+27 0 43 703 3107michael.howell@kagri.co.zaJohan nieuwoudt: kempston agri finance+27 0 43 707 1792johannes.nieuwoudt@kempston.co.za

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Triple D Farms (Pty) Ltd

Triple D Farms was established in 1995 and has grown into 200 hectare table grape growing operation, marketing it’s own produce. The operation is situated near Kakamas, along the scenic orange River in the northern Cape, South Africa. Harvesting starts mid november until the end of January. Food safety standards are strictly implemented to ensure a safe product with outstanding quality. By supplying a quality product the organization will add value to its clients, have sustainable access to its markets and ensure the highest level of integrity. It is the aim of the organization to keep and develop its employees through skills training and ensuring a challenging but rewarding work environment.

Pieter tallifer dykman Jo-Mari VermeulenManaging director Marketing coordinator+27 (0) 54 431 1568piet@dddfarms.netwww.ddd-farms.com/vacancies

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Wesgrow Potatoes (Pty) Ltd

Wesgrow Potatoes (Pty) Ltd is in the seed potato industry. We have exclusive contracts with two key overseas seed companies. HZPC from Holland and IPM from Ireland. We bring varieties in from these companies, trial them and develop and establish them in the markets. our focus is on variety development, production as well as marketing of our seed. We pride ourselves in our ability to deliver quality seed right on time for twelve months of the year, this is a basic principle that we put a lot of emphasis on to satisfy our clients.

gerhard Posthumus, Managing director053 441 2241gerhard@wesgrow.co.zawww.wesgrow.co.za - new Website in progress

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Zespri International Limited

Zespri international Limited is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit into more than 50 countries and managing 30 percent of the global volume. Zespri accounts for around a third of the global trade in kiwifruit. In 2016/17 Zespri sold 137.7 million trays of premium-quality kiwifruit. Zespri sets the global benchmark for guaranteed excellence and delicious, nutritious kiwifruit with the Zespri Brand. We work with growers and post-harvest operators to source top-quality Zespri Kiwifruit and supply this kiwifruit through our distribution partners to wholesale markets and retail customers.

Lianne Jones+27 (0) 82 496 9678Lianne.Jones@zespri.comhttp://www.zespri.com/information/careershttp://www.zespri.com

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