Mobile Agri Skills Development & Training (MASDT) Opportunity for Entrepreneurs in the Agri Business

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Jul 23, 2021
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About the Opportunity

The organization has diversified from merely a training-providing institution to become a “One Stop Centre” for Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SME’s) in the Agricultural Sector. MASDT provides a comprehensive and integrated range of support services in agriculture to emerging farmers located in often remote rural areas.

THE MAIN FOCUS AREAS OF THE INCUBATOR INITIATIVE ARE:

Facilitating the Agriculture Incubation concept in different Provinces.
Incorporating technical skills, business management, social development, and life skills to emerging AgriBusinesses to improve confidence and capacity to explore and try various income-generating opportunities in Agriculture.
Providing on-site consultancy, extension, and technology services.
Provide assistance in the fields of business advice, monitoring, financial and administrative control, and support.
Provide national recognition of development initiatives when exiting the Incubator.
Provide a mechanical/technology platform for the utilization of Entrepreneurs.

THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR INCUBATEES ARE:

Representatives of projects/farming ventures must be 18 years and above
Must be from previously disadvantaged groups
Must have a vivid interest in agriculture
Numeracy and literacy level 2 (ABET)
Must preferably be part of the decision-making structure
Must have proof of land or access to a minimum 5h land for at least 3 years
Must currently be part of the agriculture value chain

Potential New Agriculture Ventures/Incubatees are being assessed to determine the level of skills and establish the gap which Incubation needs to address. The actual incubation stages are made up of the following components: