Lima Rural Development Foundation

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

09/04/2026

Last week, Gift of the Givers donated food parcels to residents in Mthwalume on the South Coast.

Lima, working closely with Child Welfare through case referrals, household visits and interventions, was invited to identify vulnerable households from the Social Employment Fund (SEF) to benefit from this donation.

The recipients greatly appreciated the donation and expressed their gratitude for the food parcels and blankets, especially with the winter season approaching.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Gift of the Givers for their generosity and continued support to communities in need.

07/04/2026

Social Employment Fund (SEF) Enterprise Development Spotlight:

My name is Remofilwe Tsatsi, and I am from Brooksby village near Gelukspan in Mafikeng, North West Province. I am a young farmer passionate about agriculture and building a successful farming business. I am also committed to creating employment opportunities for young people in my community and believe that agriculture can drive development and food security in rural areas.

I run Malebo Poultry and Vegetables, named after my mother and mentor, Malebogo. At my farm, we produce fresh vegetables and broiler chickens using sustainable farming methods. My passion for farming and the desire to create opportunities in my village inspired me to start this business.

I began in 2015 on a small plot with about 100 chicks, managing everything myself. In 2017, I officially registered the business to unlock growth opportunities. Today, I own five hectares of land, produce both vegetables and poultry, and have grown my broiler production to around 300 chickens. I am proud to have created employment for five people, including one person living with a disability.

The SEF Programme and Lima helped me strengthen my business by improving record-keeping, cash flow management, and overall planning. Their support also helped me see my farm as a sustainable business and boosted my confidence as an entrepreneur.

Looking ahead, I aim to expand my farm, build at least four broiler houses to increase production, and create more job opportunities for young people. I also hope to grow the business into nearby areas.

I would like to sincerely thank Lima Rural Development Foundation, the Social Employment Fund Programme, and my mentor for their support and belief in me. Their guidance has helped me grow personally and professionally, and I am committed to continuing to build my business and make a positive impact.

18/03/2026

Job Advertisement: Training Officer
Fixed term contract
Based in Soweto, Gauteng

Please read the advert carefully & only if you meet all the requirements, we invite you to apply.
Full details below:

13/03/2026

Lima has enrolled 80 participants from Batlhabine, under the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, in the Enterprise Development Programme implemented through the Social Employment Fund (SEF).

Participants in the programme receive Street Business School (SBS) training, a key component that strengthens their entrepreneurial skills, builds confidence, and helps them grow sustainable businesses.

During programme implementation, business compliance was identified as a key challenge for many participants. To address this, the Lima team invited Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency - Sedfa to host an information session with the Enterprise Development participants.

The session introduced entrepreneurs to the range of services offered by SEDFA and highlighted the importance of formal business registration and compliance. Participants were encouraged to take the necessary steps to register their businesses, helping them operate legally and unlock further opportunities for growth and support.

SEDFA also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting participants throughout the company registration process, ensuring that these emerging entrepreneurs are better equipped to build and sustain their businesses.

Through partnerships and targeted support, Lima continues to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen township economies.