The Mintek value proposition speaks to the reason behind the existence of the organisation, and the purpose it seeks to drive within its operational environment. This is foundationally based on the key purpose statements for the organisation, which are:
The vision of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) is to be a dynamic organisation contributing to a transformed, equitable and quality higher education and training system in South Africa. Its mission as the independent statutory quality council for South African higher education, is to: lead and manage quality assurance; research and monitor trends and development; initiate critical discourse on contemporary higher education issues; and provide advice to the Minister on strategy and policy.
Continue reading →Crimsa is a non-governmental, voluntary, non-sexist, non-racial organisation aiming to promoting the academic, practical, social and universal relevance of Criminology alike in order to understand, control, prevent and reduce crime and its outcomes and to serve the Southern African community at large. CRIMSA is a non-profit corporate academic society
Continue reading →The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945.
The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences.
Continue reading →RuVASA (Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa) is a special interest group of SAVA (South African Veterinary Association). Membership is open to all veterinarians registered with the SAVC (South African Veterinary Council). Current members are dispersed throughout the country and neighbouring countries working in the private and public sector, universities, industries, laboratories and research institutions.
Continue reading →Certain objectives of the Protein Research Foundation (PRF), also known as the Proteiennavorsingstigtung and its predecessors, including funding of research to achieve specific objectives, date back to 1973. Before 1990, certain other objectives had to be achieved using specific funds, but those were terminated in 1989 to make way for a pure research function and related matters. Those were determined formally in 1990, with the establishment of a research trust now known as the Protein Research Foundation (PRF).
Continue reading →The Pomegranate Producers Association of South Africa (POMASA) was established in 2009, with the main purpose of providing a structured platform through which industry specific matters could be addressed with a common benefit for its members.
The pomegranate industry gained popularity over recent years. As the industry became more commercialised, pomegranate producers realised the mutual benefits of forming an industry body through which common focus areas can be identified and addressed by the association.
Continue reading →Plant Improvement South Africa (also known as Plantverbetering Suid-Afrika) is a non profit company incorporated under Schedule 5 of the Companies Act, 2008 (Act 71 of 2008). The company was registered in 2004 with the main objective of providing management and administrative services in support of plant improvement and plant certification in the interests of horticulture in South Africa.
The company is based in Paarl and currently provides services to the South African Deciduous Fruit Plant Certification Scheme and the South African Plant Certification Scheme for Vines.
Continue reading →The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), an independent policy analysis and advocacy organisation, is South Africa’s leading development think tank. Since its establishment in 1995, CDE has been gathering evidence, consulting widely, and generating innovative policy recommendations on issues critical to economic growth and democratic consolidation. CDE has a special focus on the role of business and markets in development.
Continue reading →AgriSETA creates and promotes opportunities for social, economic and employment growth for agri-enterprises through relevant, quality and accessible education, training and development in both primary and secondary agriculture, in conjunction with other stakeholders in agriculture.
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