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Temong

Temong was formed by three very important stakeholders in the Sernick family during the first Farmers Development Programme, which took place between 2018 and 2020.

These stakeholders are:

The Sernick Workers Trust (20%)

The Trust represents more than 600 workers. The profits of the trust will be utilised to create bursaries as well as social infrastructure in Edenville and Kroonstad.

The Farmers Development Trust (70%)

these are the very best of the Tier 3 farmers who participated in the Sernick Farmers Development programme, with support from the Jobs Fund at National Treasury. These farmers were hand-selected by the Sernick Group.

The Sustainable Agri Non-Profit Company (10%)

a non-profit vehicle that will receive funds from financial development institutions, as well as Corporate Social Investment funds, from a broad spectrum of corporates.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our mission is to proactively create agricultural value chains and, in the process, to contribute to a more sustainable and productive future for agriculture on the African continent.

We envision a future where we, in collaboration with the Sernick Group, are recognised as leaders in the global agricultural arena. We strive to inspire others with a business model that is not only successful, but also replicable across all factions of agriculture.

    • Responsibility: to us, this means ensuring that fairness prevails in all of our dealings with our strategic agri partners, our clients, the environment and our suppliers.

 

    • Integrity: we do the right thing, even when no-one is watching.

 

    • Sustainability: we care about our environment and do everything that we can to preserveits beauty and bounty for future generations.

 

  • Continued Growth: the more we grow, the more lives we are able to change for thebetter through our commitment to the development of farmers.

Meet the teamOur Team

Patrick Sekwatlakwatla

Diederik Erasmus

Robert Ramaisa

Bodule Mabotle

Maneo Lipali

Pule Moalosi

Petro Naude

Our Address

50 Reitz Street Kroonstad, FS, South Africa

Send us an email

jerome@sernickgroup.co.za

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boitumelo@sernick.co.za

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+27562162620

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Patrick Sekwatlakwatla

Occupation

Patrick Sekwatlakwatla has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, which he accumulated from spending more than 20 years in the industry. As South Africa’s first black animal judge, and has the ability to judge and screen all types of breeds. His wealth of knowledge and experience on all aspects of the feedlot business and livestock farming make him an excellent resource in this field.

Since 2014, Patrick has been working as Head of CSI and Marketing for the Sernick Group. He has helped to establish the Emerging Farmers’ Carcass Competition, the Sernick Farmers’ Day, the Emerging Farmers’ Training Programme, the SP Bull Weaner Exchange Programme, Custom Feeding Projects, and the Serlaff primary and Seed first tertiary Co-ops Initiative. These initiatives have been vital in supporting the development of emerging farmers.

Diederik Erasmus

Occupation

Despite having a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Diederik Erasmus saw potential for himself beyond the career of an auditor. In 2014, he accepted a position as Financial Manager at Sernick in Kroonstad, and two years later, he was promoted to Group Financial Director. Diederik is currently a member of the Sernick Group’s board of directors, along with five other directors.

During his time at Sernick, Diederik has been able to implement valuable systems that have added to the company’s stability and financial viability. He has also been responsible for putting together a reliable and diligent financial team that allows the company to forge ahead under the

guidance of Nick Serfontein. His logical and strategic manner of doing things has made him invaluable to the future of the Sernick Group.

Robert Ramaisa

Occupation

Robert Ramaisa has been with Sernick for 22 years and is currently fulfilling the role of Head of Slaughtering. Within Temong, he represents the interests of the Sernick Workers Trust.

Bodule Mabotle

Occupation

Bodule, 51, is a farmer on Olyvenfontein, a 1318-hectare farm in Boshoff district. He also has 9 hectares under irrigation for vegetables, which he sells in Bloemfontein. In 2019, Bodule was named Sernick’s Farmer of the Year and was elected to Tier 3. He is a strong leader with entrepreneurial traits that will make him a successful commercial farmer. He is also able to positively influence other farmers. Within Temong, he represents the interests of the Farmers Development Trust.

Maneo Lipali

Occupation

Maneo is 28 years old and farms on Gilboa farm (666 hectares) in Marquard. She is a fearless female farmer that tackles all challenges thrown her way with enthusiasm and creativity. In the short time that she has been a tier 3 farmer, she has shown her leadership potential.She is a role model for other young women who want to pursue a career in farming. Within Temong, she represents the interests of the Farmers Development Trust.

Pule Moalosi

Occupation

Pule “Paul” Maolosi is a 51-year-old farmer who is dedicated to his craft and takes pride in following all instructions and guidelines from Sernick. He is currently farming on the farm Hoerop (568 ha) in Bultfontein, under the Monyanegwera Trust. Pule is a leader amongst his peers and is respected for his knowledge and experience in farming. Within Temong, he represents the interests of the Farmers Development Trust.

Petro Naude

Occupation

Petro Naude has been with Sernick for 5 years, and currently serves as the chairperson of the SerDev board. She is also the Managing Director of Farmer Development at SerDev. Within Temong, she represents the interests of the SANPC.