www gauteng gov za vacancies: Retail Agriculture Farm Yard Programme

www gauteng gov za vacancies: Retail Agriculture Farm Yard Programme

www gauteng gov za vacancies: Retail Agriculture Farm Yard Programme, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental (GDARDE) in partnership with Farm Yard invites qualifying applicants to submit their application to participate in Farm Yard Retail Training, Incubation and Mentorship Programme for 2023/24 Financial Year.

Targeted Province: Gauteng

  • Targeted Communities: Township, Informal Settlement and Hostels
  • Targeted Participants: Community Gardeners, Hawkers and Informal traders of agricultural products.
  • Maximum Intake 2023/24:16 Participants

Purpose of the programme:

The purpose of the programme is to formalise qualifying informal traders of fruits and vegetables in the targeted communities in Gauteng Province in order to facilitate market access for both farmers and consumers.

Project participation criteria and requirements:

  • Must be a South African
  • 40% youth
  • 50% female Adult
  • 50% Male Adults
  • 7% People living with disabilities
  • Must be currently be engaged in an informal or formal retail business in any form in Township or as a street vendor
  • Must reside in a township/community where they would want to open the store

Exclusion from participation:

• Government Employees and related parties

• Political Office Bearer and related parties

• Employees of SOE and related parties

Programme Duration: 12 Months full time participation by successful applicants

Closing Date: 20 October 2023

For enquiry and application forms:

Email: nontobeko@fbkgroup.co.za

Tel: 010 1090093

Cell: 067 149 2747

Shortlisted Applicants would undergo interview and site visits before final evaluation of the application.

If you have not heard from us by the 20 November 2023, consider your application was not successful.

For more information, click here