Lima Rural Development Foundation

15/04/2026

Great work in Nkomazi!

14/04/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
New Venture Creation – NQF Level 2

We are inviting suitably qualified and experienced individuals to submit their details for possible involvement in the QCTO Accredited Training, Assessment and Moderation activities related to New Venture Creation (NQF Level 2).

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁:
• Be accredited as a Trainer, Assessor and Moderator for New Venture Creation (NQF Level 2).
• Have at least 1 years’ experience conducting QCTO-aligned training.
• Be registered as a QCTP Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the relevant field.
• Be based in one of the following provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, or Limpopo.
• Have a proven track record of facilitating, assessing and moderating accredited training programmes.

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁:
• A brief CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience.
• Proof of accreditation/registration as Trainer, Assessor and Moderator for New Venture Creation (NQF Level 2).
• Proof of registration as a Subject Matter Expert, where applicable.
• A short summary of QCTO training experience.
• Your hourly rate for training, assessment and moderation services.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Please email your submission to: 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁@𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘇𝗮
Subject line: Application – NVC NQF Level 2 Trainer/Assessor/Moderator

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

10/04/2026

09/04/2026

Last week, Gift of the Givers donated food parcels to residents in Mthwalume on the South Coast.

Lima, working closely with Child Welfare through case referrals, household visits and interventions, was invited to identify vulnerable households from the Social Employment Fund (SEF) to benefit from this donation.

The recipients greatly appreciated the donation and expressed their gratitude for the food parcels and blankets, especially with the winter season approaching.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Gift of the Givers for their generosity and continued support to communities in need.

07/04/2026

Social Employment Fund (SEF) Enterprise Development Spotlight:

My name is Remofilwe Tsatsi, and I am from Brooksby village near Gelukspan in Mafikeng, North West Province. I am a young farmer passionate about agriculture and building a successful farming business. I am also committed to creating employment opportunities for young people in my community and believe that agriculture can drive development and food security in rural areas.

I run Malebo Poultry and Vegetables, named after my mother and mentor, Malebogo. At my farm, we produce fresh vegetables and broiler chickens using sustainable farming methods. My passion for farming and the desire to create opportunities in my village inspired me to start this business.

I began in 2015 on a small plot with about 100 chicks, managing everything myself. In 2017, I officially registered the business to unlock growth opportunities. Today, I own five hectares of land, produce both vegetables and poultry, and have grown my broiler production to around 300 chickens. I am proud to have created employment for five people, including one person living with a disability.

The SEF Programme and Lima helped me strengthen my business by improving record-keeping, cash flow management, and overall planning. Their support also helped me see my farm as a sustainable business and boosted my confidence as an entrepreneur.

Looking ahead, I aim to expand my farm, build at least four broiler houses to increase production, and create more job opportunities for young people. I also hope to grow the business into nearby areas.

I would like to sincerely thank Lima Rural Development Foundation, the Social Employment Fund Programme, and my mentor for their support and belief in me. Their guidance has helped me grow personally and professionally, and I am committed to continuing to build my business and make a positive impact.

18/03/2026

Job Advertisement: Training Officer
Fixed term contract
Based in Soweto, Gauteng

Please read the advert carefully & only if you meet all the requirements, we invite you to apply.
Full details below:

13/03/2026

Lima has enrolled 80 participants from Batlhabine, under the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, in the Enterprise Development Programme implemented through the Social Employment Fund (SEF).

Participants in the programme receive Street Business School (SBS) training, a key component that strengthens their entrepreneurial skills, builds confidence, and helps them grow sustainable businesses.

During programme implementation, business compliance was identified as a key challenge for many participants. To address this, the Lima team invited Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency - Sedfa to host an information session with the Enterprise Development participants.

The session introduced entrepreneurs to the range of services offered by SEDFA and highlighted the importance of formal business registration and compliance. Participants were encouraged to take the necessary steps to register their businesses, helping them operate legally and unlock further opportunities for growth and support.

SEDFA also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting participants throughout the company registration process, ensuring that these emerging entrepreneurs are better equipped to build and sustain their businesses.

Through partnerships and targeted support, Lima continues to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen township economies.

09/03/2026

Lima recently hosted a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) workshops in Mogwase, Mokgalwaneng, Northam, Sandfontein, Moruleng, Welgeval and Mantsere in North West and Limpopo Provinces, as part of the Township Economy Programme funded by the Tshikululu Trust and made possible by Valterra Platinum Ltd.

This programme is designed to support small business owners within targeted communities by equipping them with relevant knowledge and skills to strengthen and grow the local economy.

The PRA workshops served as our first public engagement with entrepreneurs in these clusters. The sessions provided an opportunity to connect with participants, understand their business environments, and identify the key needs and challenges they face.

These insights will help us tailor the programme to ensure it is practical, relevant, and responsive to the realities of local businesses.

We look forward to continued engagements with the entrepreneurs and to delivering another impactful and successful programme that drives sustainable township and rural economic growth.

05/03/2026

Skills2Care Training: Empowering Our Caregivers

Members of the Social Support Clubs in Kenhardt and !Kheis participated in the Skills2Care Training facilitated by the Small Projects Foundation (SPF). The training was hosted by Palesa in Kenhardt and by Snathi and Pabi in !Kheis.

Skills2Care is an evidence-based learning programme designed to strengthen the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills of community-based caregivers working in rural and resource-limited communities.

The training equips Social Support Clubs to better serve their communities and to transfer these valuable skills to the people they support.

Key learning modules included:
• Mother and baby care
• Empathetic care
• Growth and nutrition
• Immunisation
• Teenage pregnancy
• Mental health and well-being

Participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity, noting that the training will help them strengthen the social services they provide within their communities.

02/03/2026

This year marks 37 years of Lima’s commitment to empowering communities, strengthening livelihoods, and promoting sustainable development.

What started as a vision has grown into a shared journey of empowerment, resilience, and hope, made possible by dedicated teams, partners, and communities we work with.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Lima story.
Together, we continue to grow. 🌿