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Agbiz is a voluntary and independent organization of agricultural businesses in South and Southern Africa. The organization works to make sure that agribusiness contributes a constructive role in South Africa’s economic transformation, growth and development. In addition, Agbiz seeks to create a robust agribusiness environment conducive for healthy competition and sustained growth. Part of this goal is to have access to a talented pool of professionals made by possible by their Agbiz Centenary Bursary Programme.

Agbiz exists because of its members and strives to address the collective interests of its members and to add value to their business. It is a private organisation serving the broad and common business interests of South African agribusiness

Agbiz Centenary Bursary Programme

The bursary programme amounts to R35 000 which is  awarded each year to a South African student intending to take a master’s or a doctor’s degree in agricultural economics or any disciplines related to agribusiness management at a prescribed South African university.

The selected bursar will be evaluated regarding his/her twice a year and is reported to Agribusiness by the department head or academic supervisor. Agribusiness reserves the right to revoke the bursary and cancel the contract due to the reasons listed below:

• The student stops schooling
• The student does not show progress
• Unsatisfactory progress

In such eventualities, the bursar is required to repay the full amount paid by Agbiz to the learning institution. The amount must be repaid within two months the bursary programme was cancelled.

Career Options

The Agbiz Bursary Programme does not guarantee full employment they may be able to recommend bursar finishers to it many employer members in the agricultural industry.

Requirement or Eligibility

Aspiring bursars must have the following qualifications for their applications to be considered:

• Have qualified or registered for admission at a prescribed South African university to pursue a master’s or PhD degree in the fields of agribusiness or agricultural economics
•  A one-page recommendation letter from the student’s department head or academic supervisor
• Amenable to signing a formal contract prior to beung awarded the bursary
• A South African student with a valid ID document or other supporting documents

How to Apply

Applicants who satisfy the above mentioned basic requirements are encouraged to send their application together with the following:

• Copy of ID or other proof of South African citizenship
• Proof of university admission or letter of confirmation from head of department
• Academic records including certificate of completion of an undergraduate degree
• Recommendation letter from department head or academic supervisor (should not exceed one page)
• Letter of motivation indicating what the bursary will be used for and the reason for applying
• Declaration of other bursary and support programme the applicant is a beneficiary of

Download the bursary application form by clicking the link below:

Agbiz Centenary Bursary APPLICATION FORM 2019

Send the completed application form along with the required documents to Agbiz via two channels:

Email: admin@agbiz.co.za

Post:

Grain Building, 1st Floor, 477 Witherite Street

The Willows, Pretoria, South Africa

0184

or:

PO Box 76297

Lynwood Ridge, South Africa

0040

Contact Information

If you need more information about the Agbiz Bursary Programme, get in touch with:

Natalie van Harte

Phone: 012 807 6686

Email: admin@agbiz.co.za

For more programme details, download their terms and conditions by clicking the link below:

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Established in 1996 as directed by the Marketing of Agricultural Proclamation Act No. 47 of the same year,  the National Agricultural Marketing Council helps in the creation of agricultural marketing policies in line with the MAP Act’s objectives. These strategic objectives include improving market access for all industry players and promoting effective marketing schemes of agricultural products. In addition, the NAMC works on optimizing earnings from agricultural product exports, as well enhancing the feasibility of the agricultural industry.  It is important to note however, that the NAMC is primarily concerned with policy making and not with the actual selling and marketing of agricultural commodities.

The NAMC is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Their mandate is contained in their four core divisions which include Agricultural Trusts, Agribusiness Development, Markets and Economic Research Centre, and Statutory Measures.

The NAMC employs the best talents around and provides them full exposure in the agricultural sector, as well as continuous support and development in their chosen career path. Moreover, all their employees are actually required to study further and commit to trainings and seminars. The organization places a high value on exemplary work ethic as much as they are committed to provide a high level of job satisfaction.

NAMC Bursary Programme for 2019 School Year

The NAMC offers an external bursary programme to talented and deserving individuals who intend to pursue a meaningful career in the agricultural sector.

The council also offers internal bursaries as part of its Y-Agriculture initiative which seeks to promote the agricultural sector to South African youths and generate employment as well.

Career Opportunities

The National Agricultural Marketing Council can provide you with a fulfilling and meaningful career in the agricultural sector. You can get an external bursary and go on a career path to being an agricultural scientist or perhaps an agricultural economist. You may also study to become an expert horticulturist or become an authority in raising livestock and field crops.

Application Process for NAMC Bursary Programme

Download the external bursary application form and make sure it is accomplished correctly and all information entered are true. Otherwise, it may affect your chances of being awarded the bursary.

Make sure to mark blocks with an “X” when applicable. Email your duly accomplished application form to hr@namc.co.za

The application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

• External Applications Form 2019 (pdf)
• Internal Application Form 2019 (pdf)

Opening and Closing Dates

NAMC will be accepting applications for the 2019 school year until September 28, 2019.

Contact Info

You can reach NAMC by calling 012-314-1115.