Lima Rural Development Foundation

25/05/2026

On the 12th of May, UKZN's College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science hosted an awards ceremony in Pietermaritzburg to honour the top-achieving students from 2025 in disciplines across its schools represented on the Pietermaritzburg campus.

Lima is proud to continue supporting student excellence through two sponsored awards.

The Lima Food Security Award, presented to the top student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security, was awarded to Ms Lusanda Gumede.

The Lima Rural Development Award for the top student in the AGEC380 class was awarded to Ms Aphelele Sukude.

Congratulations to both recipients! We wish you every success as you contribute towards strengthening rural development and food security in South Africa.

08/05/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐫
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time position

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc/Btech or Advanced Diploma/Diploma)
- Professional registration as PrQS
- Valid Drivers License with a minimum 1 year experience driving manual vehicle
- Must be resident in Gauteng or willing to relocate (preference will be given to those living in Pretoria)
- Available immediately
- Must speak Setswana & Zulu
- Ability to engage & communicate effectively with various stakeholders

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The successful candidate will be working on a project where our client provides finance and training to township residents, to develop existing township properties through building formal, approved and quality residential stock.

As the Project Review Consultant, you would be responsible for:
- Review project documentation & agreements
- Approving bill of quantities, etc
- Conduct site inspections & ensure building is done according to approved plans, laws, etc.
- Monitor the fulfillment of the borrower & contractor’s obligations
- Client communication
- Inspect quality of workmanship
- All administrative requirements including progress reports, draw-down requests, certificates, timesheets, etc.

If you meet all the above criteria, please send your CV with traceable references to recruitment@lima.org.za with the subject line: Professional QS

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

07/05/2026

Linkie Thabyane, founder of Nkwatle Sanctuary Farming in Longden Village under Blouberg Local Municipality, began her farming journey in 2023 as a backyard farmer after joining Lima Rural Development Foundation’s Smallholder Farmers Support Programme.

Through support from her local traditional authority, she later acquired a 2-hectare farm where she is currently operating. In the same year, she also received infrastructure development support through the De Beers Capacity Development Programme, which helped her transition from backyard farming to a smallholder farming enterprise.

With ongoing support from Lima, including training, farm visits, technical advice, and market linkages, Linkie successfully planted her first 1 hectare of pumpkins. Her progress highlights the impact of targeted support in building young, emerging farmers into sustainable agricultural entrepreneurs.

De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa

24/04/2026

INTERNSHIP

We are excited to announce that we have a 12-month internship opportunity available at LIMA Rural Development Foundation.

This opportunity is open to candidates that:

- Have a minimum qualification of matric.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Are between 18 and 34 years of age.

- Have never held a full-time position before and preferably have not participated on a learnership or internship before.

- Live within 50 kms from our offices/site.

- Are not currently in full time studies and able to attend this internship full time.

- Are willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry specific checks required for your job role.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with the organisation employment equity plan.



We are looking for:

5 Agricultural Interns to be based on these sites: Musina, Blouberg (Limpopo), Mbombela, Nkomazi, Umlalazi - Preference will be given to those with an Agricultural Qualification

1 Fleet Intern to be based in Pietermaritzburg – Preference will be given to those with a qualification in IT/ logistics or similar and a Driver’s License



Start date of the internship is 1 July 2026 and end date is 30 June 2027.

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV, Certified copy of ID not older than 3 months and Certified copy of your Qualifications to this email address: internships@lima.org.za In the subject line, please specify which site/area you are applying for.

The closing date for applications is Friday 01 May 2026.

Should you not hear from us a week after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

24/04/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘅 𝟮
Location: Postmasburg (1) & Kathu (1), Northern Cape
Job Type: Full-time position

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
- Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture
- Valid Drivers License with at least 1 year experience driving manual vehicle
- Must be resident in the Northern Cape (preference will be given to those living in Postmasburg & Kathu)
- Must be fluent in Afrikaans & Setswana
- Ability to engage & communicate effectively with various stakeholders

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Engaging communities through inclusive consultation and planning
- Building agricultural skills among 200 smallholder farmers
- Developing essential input linkages for farmers
- Promoting value chain development
- Linking farmers to sustainable markets
- Tracking production and outcomes through effective monitoring and evaluation

If you meet all the above criteria, please send your CV with traceable references to 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁@𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘇𝗮 with the subject line: Agric Facilitator N/Cape

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝟬𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

22/04/2026

Street Business School Participant Spotlight:

My name is Lerato Matlou, and I am from a village called Mokgalwana in the Moses Kotane Municipality, North West Province. I am a young entrepreneur passionate about building sustainable businesses.

I run Rato’s Snack Hamper, which makes gift boxes for children filled with ready-to-eat sweet and savoury snacks that can be enjoyed immediately or shared at events.

I started my business to provide convenient, customisable gift options while taking advantage of a low-cost opportunity with high demand. With limited capital, I handled everything myself, including marketing, customer service, and finances. I am motivated by creating meaningful gifts that bring joy while building a business that reflects my creativity and independence.

I am currently enrolled in the Lima Street Business School (SBS) Township Economy Programme (TEP), funded by Tshikululu Trust and supported by Valterra Platinum Ltd. The programme supports entrepreneurs like me to strengthen business structures, improve record-keeping, and manage cash flow, while boosting confidence and helping us think strategically about growth and sustainability.

I plan to grow by improving my products, expanding my customer base online, and building a strong brand.

I am grateful to be part of the Lima SBS programme, and with the support of the facilitators and my mentor, I believe my business will grow.

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