As the producer organisation for Table Grape Producers of South Africa, SATI intends to be a progressive growth-oriented industry representative, recognised as a global leader in the Table Grape Industry and an authentic leader in the South African agricultural sector. SATI represents approximately 295 producers in South Africa, producing approximately 78 million cartons (4.5kg) for the export market of which 70% is exported to Europe and the United Kingdom. The total area under production is approximately 20,000 ha and the size of the industry is R10-R12 billion industry per annum. Key Strategic Focus Areas• Logistics: Stakeholder engagements to improve outbound logistics from South Africa for producers• Market Development: Generic campaigns for the benefit of the industry • Market Access: Stakeholder management and trade policy guidance to promote better trade. • Transformation: Developed a strategy and funding to implement industry transformation initiative • Foresight and Scenario Planning: Develop scenarios for the industry (sustainable).• Media Management: Continuous engagements with media as the industry representative.

The group specialises in agricultural trade and services in Southern Africa, with its strategic footprint, infrastructure, and facilities supported by a well-developed customer network. The core business focuses on providing agricultural inputs to producers and is supported by a bespoke financing product tailored to the needs of the producer.As the Director of Trade and Services, I led the following divisions within the group: manufacturing, agricultural trade, retail trade, mechanisation, grain handling, trading, and storage. These divisions include more than 150 operational points in 7 of the 9 provinces of South Africa. The strategic direction, operational implementation thereof, and the financial performance of these divisions resided with me and my team.Acquisition of various businesses: Successfully introducing and implementing of transactions.Supply chain optimisation: Business process realignment and change management process. Establish CRM: To ensure adequate level of engagement with key customers Introduction of data analytics: Focused on interpreting data and information to gain better insights.Completion of various projects: retail stores, grain bunkers, embedded generation solar. Establishment of a structure for fuel retail: Subscription and structuring of an empowerment partner.

• Identify potential business opportunities by analysing and understanding company strategy.• Identify and/or pursue potential business deals by engaging with prospective businesses.• Negotiate both internally and externally with stakeholders to successfully conclude transactions.• Evaluate and ensure that contract requirements match business operations.• Review transactions and make recommendations to Exco concerning the possible impact.• Prepare and present business cases to Exco, by comparing different valuation methods (IRR & NPV) • Completing due diligences on transactions.• Coordinate and communicate project timelines.• Be innovative and explore new business ventures

Company Profile and Background:Laastedrif is a privately owned farming operation that cultivates approximately 310 hectares of fruit and 490 hectares of vegetables. These include Apples, Pears, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Carrots, Onions, Butternuts, Beetroot, Brassica’s and Pumpkin.Its commercial strategy includes both direct and indirect channels of marketing. Most of the fruit is exported through TruCape whilst vegetables are marketed through local supermarket groups (Woolworths, Freshmark, Spar and Massmart) and traditional, “municipal” markets.Managing Responsibilities and Working Environment: • Managing all commercial and operational functions within the business.• Product coordination between production and packing functions. • Coordinating planting schedules to deliver on retail growing programs.• Overseeing all audits required by the industry. • The commercial department is responsible for executing the marketing strategy. • Maintaining relationships with both local and international clients. • Compiling and monitoring budgets.• Overseeing all costings and pricing strategies concerning vegetable lines. • Assume full responsibility for all human resource-related activities for these departments.

Louis Group Financial Services is part of Louis Group Africa a family-owned business specializing in property investments.A summary of responsibilities and working environment: • I focused on the development of joint ventures with institutional and niche clients.• Involved in the due diligence process of acquiring business investments.• I facilitated the rapid growth in the intermediary network.• Responsible for the facilitation of private property investments to investment clients. • Worked independently and explore opportunities.• Negotiation and “deal-making” with key consideration for the group’s strategic focus.• Employed by Rémey Property Developments, on a Swiss project to the value of $40million

Ububele is a listed BBBEE company that specialises in acquiring majority shareholding in agricultural-based business operations. A summary of responsibilities and working environment: • Assumed full responsibility for the commercial and financial divisions.• Managed staff members within the divisions.• Anticipate trends in supply and demand for budget purposes.• Negotiated on terms and conditions of supply agreements.• Assumed responsibility for all product procurement. • Establishment of new markets and growing current markets.• Assisted the Managing Director in the day-to-day running of the company.• Key account management (Air-Chefs, Spar, Tiger Brands, Netcare etc.)• Pricing strategy and cost management.• Involved in the due diligence process and the successful merger of two entities. • Integration of financial and operational activities of these two entities.