Lima Rural Development Foundation

Lima Rural Development Foundation A non-governmental and non-profit organisation.

Lima implements projects in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State and North West as well as providing consultations throughout Southern Africa.

On Friday, Lima participated in the Young Farmer Connect Exhibition, a vibrant gathering aimed at encouraging and empowe...
08/09/2025

On Friday, Lima participated in the Young Farmer Connect Exhibition, a vibrant gathering aimed at encouraging and empowering young farmers across South Africa.

Our Managing Director, Lynette Parsons, was honoured to speak as a guest on the Access to Finance panel, sharing insights on the barriers and opportunities young farmers face in securing funding.

Siphakamise Ngobhane, one of Lima’s passionate zone managers, contributed to the Food Insecurity panel discussion. He highlighted Lima’s work in supporting young people in agriculture and how our community-based projects are designed to tackle food insecurity while building sustainable livelihoods.

Lima also hosted an exhibition stand, where our team engaged with young farmers, answering questions and sharing resources on agricultural support, training, and opportunities.

The day brought together a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers, and supporters, promoting collaboration and networking to strengthen the future of farming in South Africa.

We were proud to connect with the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, discussing shared goals for youth development and sustainable agriculture.

The Mbombela Youth Linkage Project, supported by Trans African Concessions (TRAC) and implemented by Lima, continues to ...
29/08/2025

The Mbombela Youth Linkage Project, supported by Trans African Concessions (TRAC) and implemented by Lima, continues to make a meaningful impact on youth in the region. The initiative addresses unemployment, limited access to skills development, and economic exclusion by linking young people to internships, learnerships, mentorship, enterprise development, and job opportunities.

The project has been especially well received in communities like Matsulu and Kanyamazane, where its activities have sparked high levels of interest and participation. Since December 2024, key milestones have included community outreach, stakeholder engagement, youth registrations, and initial placements into skills programmes.

The positive response from both youth and potential stakeholders, from government to education and retail, signals strong potential for future collaboration. As the project progresses, it continues to build hope and open real pathways to economic inclusion and sustainable growth.

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The Lima-Scatec project, launched in March 2023, is making a difference in communities across the Kai !Garib and !Kheis ...
15/08/2025

The Lima-Scatec project, launched in March 2023, is making a difference in communities across the Kai !Garib and !Kheis municipalities.

Since the start, we’ve introduced the project to local stakeholders alongside our Scatec partners, building strong relationships to ensure its success. The initiative is made up of two key programmes: an Agricultural Programme, which supports farmers to grow their productivity and sustainability, and a Social Programme, which strengthens community networks through social clubs and volunteer efforts.

Over the past months, we’ve registered farmers from both municipalities onto our Food Security Programme database, with registrations still ongoing. In the same way, the social programme has seen the registration of both existing and newly formed social clubs, along with dedicated volunteers eager to make a difference.

Together with Scatec, we’re building sustainable livelihoods and stronger, more connected communities.

Happy Women’s Day! 🌸On Friday, we celebrated the lovely ladies of Lima! We’re proud that 67% of our staff are women, dri...
09/08/2025

Happy Women’s Day! 🌸
On Friday, we celebrated the lovely ladies of Lima! We’re proud that 67% of our staff are women, driving impact across all areas of our work.

Through our programmes, we support and uplift women in rural communities by building their skills, strengthening their voices, and opening doors to meaningful opportunities.

Here’s to the women who grow, build, care, and lead, both within Lima and across the communities we serve.

In July, our Lima team, in partnership with Rio Tinto, returned to the field to conduct farm assessments as part of the ...
07/08/2025

In July, our Lima team, in partnership with Rio Tinto, returned to the field to conduct farm assessments as part of the initiative to support 200 smallholder farmers across Traditional Authority areas in the King Cetshwayo District.

These follow-up visits, after the Participatory Rural Appraisals, helped confirm active farms, identify current crops, and highlight key challenges and support needs.

We’re especially excited to see more young farmers stepping up and getting involved in agriculture!

Farm registrations are ongoing and will continue through August.
Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals - RBM

Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs) were conducted in 7 villages in Ngqushwa LM and 18 villages in Great Kei LM (Easte...
04/08/2025

Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs) were conducted in 7 villages in Ngqushwa LM and 18 villages in Great Kei LM (Eastern Cape) as part of the EDF Renewables Social Development Programme.

During the week of 21 July, a workshop was held with the client to provide feedback on the PRA findings and collaboratively develop an implementation plan for both regions.

This marks a key step in a broader social facilitation process aimed at ensuring community-led development around the Chaba and Wesley-Ciskei Wind Farms.

The programme focuses on empowering local voices, identifying priority development areas, and building long-term strategies that support livelihoods, early childhood development, and youth skills training.

This week, Avon Village came alive with the Limpopo Market Day, hosted by Food For Mzansi in partnership with De Beers G...
01/08/2025

This week, Avon Village came alive with the Limpopo Market Day, hosted by Food For Mzansi in partnership with De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and AGDA. The event brought together key stakeholders in agriculture, including Lima Rural Development Foundation and Agriservices Hub, who formed part of the panel focused on building resilient farmer support structures.

Exhibitors included Advanta, RMIS, Agri Skills Transfer, SANSOR, Khula, Sable Creek Aquaponics, Land Bank, and Standard Bank, all showcasing innovations and services tailored to uplift farmers.

The MEC of Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mme Nakedi Kekana, highlighted the resilience of the sector, stating: “In Limpopo, agriculture is not just an activity, but a way of life.”

Farmers from surrounding communities proudly displayed their produce, turning the day into a celebration of local agriculture and a powerful platform to address the real needs of farmers.

Job Advert: Project Budget Officer based at head office- Pietermaritzburg Management level: Mid management Reporting to:...
25/07/2025

Job Advert: Project Budget Officer based at head office- Pietermaritzburg

Management level: Mid management Reporting to: Operations Finance Manager
Nature of employment: 10-month Fixed Term Contract
Employment Equity: Lima will prioritise candidates from designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to manage a project budget which includes:
- Liaising with the client and project manager
- Using Excel to track project expenses vs approved project budget
- Analysing project variances and recommending corrective actions
- Collection of data from project sites (electronically) in order to include in financial reports
- Uploading of data to funder portal
- Checking & sending invoices, recon debtors & create statements
- Dealing with UIF queries
- Ensure all financial activities comply with donor regulations and internal policies
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records for the project
- Support financial audits and donor reviews by providing required documentation
- Ad hoc duties assigned

Qualifications and Experience:
•Qualification in Finance, Accounting or bookkeeping
• Minimum 5 years of experience in budgeting & recons, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel & Proficiency in Pastel accounting
•Understanding of payroll & debtors
• Understanding of VAT – this is key in managing project grants

Please send your CV with traceable references to recruitment@lima.org.za. Applications close 01 August 2025. Should you not receive a response by 08 August 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our Lima Blouberg team, together with De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and De Beers partners, marked Mande...
25/07/2025

Our Lima Blouberg team, together with De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and De Beers partners, marked Mandela Day by giving back to the community in a meaningful way.

Together, we established a vibrant community garden at a local ECD centre and donated food parcels to support those in need.

Happy Friday everyone!

Happy Mandela Day!! Today our head office team came together to support Life Changers, a local organisation doing vital ...
18/07/2025

Happy Mandela Day!!

Today our head office team came together to support Life Changers, a local organisation doing vital work with people experiencing homelessness.

We donated food, clothing, and Life Boat vouchers, which can be used for meals, laundry, haircuts, and other essential services.

A big thank you to Life Changers for the incredible work you do every day.

Every small act of kindness counts💛

Leveraging the power of digital systems to enhance farmer supportOur Lima facilitators working on the Rio Tinto Farmer S...
14/07/2025

Leveraging the power of digital systems to enhance farmer support

Our Lima facilitators working on the Rio Tinto Farmer Support Programme recently took part in a focused training session on the Farmer Support Database.

The session covered how to use our digital tools to better serve farmers, including the Farmer Support App, registration processes, production assessments, and tracking of training sessions.

With these tools and skills, our team is ready to provide stronger, more targeted support on the ground. We look forward to the next steps in this exciting programme!

Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals - RBM

JOB ADVERT- PROJECT BUDGET OFFICERLima is seeking a Project Budget Officer to join the finance team on a fixed-term basi...
10/07/2025

JOB ADVERT- PROJECT BUDGET OFFICER

Lima is seeking a Project Budget Officer to join the finance team on a fixed-term basis. This position is based at our head office in Pietermaritzburg. Should you meet the requirements set out below, please apply:

Key Responsibilities-
Financial Monitoring and Reporting:
· Track project expenditures and compare them against the approved budget.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for internal and donor use
· Analyse budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
· Responsible for collection of data from various sites which is used in financial reporting section of the project report that is uploaded on the funder’s portal
· Check & send invoices, recon debtors & create statements

Compliance and Documentation:
· Ensure all financial activities comply with donor regulations and internal policies
· Maintain accurate and complete financial records for the project
· Support financial audits and donor reviews by providing required documentation

Qualifications and Experience:
· Qualification in Finance, Accounting or bookkeeping
· Minimum 5 years of experience in budgeting or financial management, preferably in a donor-funded project
· Proficiency in pastel and Microsoft Excel
· Understanding of payroll & debtors
· Understanding of VAT – this is key in managing project grants

Please send your CV with traceable references to recruitment@lima.org.za.

Applications close 17 July 2025. Should you not receive a response by 24 July, please consider your application unsuccessful. Lima will prioritise candidates from designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

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2 Forresters Lane
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 16:30
Friday 07:30 - 16:30

Telephone

0333429043

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