Highland Elite Seed Potatoes — Human Resources Plan
Highland Elite is committed to meaningful skills development, aligned with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) requirements. The Company will invest approximately 3% of payroll in training and development, covering technical agricultural training for farm workers, seed certification and quality…
Section 12 · Business Plan
Human Resources Plan
Highland Elite is committed to meaningful skills development, aligned with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) requirements. The Company will invest approximately 3% of payroll in training and development, covering technical agricultural training for farm workers, seed certification and quality…
12.1 Staffing Plan
| Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive management | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Technical / agronomists | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Administrative and finance | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Sales and marketing | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Skilled farm workers | 20 | 35 | 50 | 65 | 75 |
| General farm workers | 15 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 55 |
| Total permanent staff | 53 | 85 | 115 | 145 | 170 |
| Seasonal workers (peak) | 80 | 140 | 200 | 250 | 280 |
12.2 Total Employment Cost Projections
| Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent staff payroll | R9.5M | R14.2M | R18.8M | R23.1M | R26.8M |
| Seasonal labour | R2.8M | R4.2M | R5.6M | R6.8M | R7.5M |
| Benefits and statutory | R2.1M | R3.2M | R4.3M | R5.2M | R6.0M |
| Total employment cost | R14.4M | R21.6M | R28.7M | R35.1M | R40.3M |
12.3 Skills Development and Training
Highland Elite is committed to meaningful skills development, aligned with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) requirements. The Company will invest approximately 3% of payroll in training and development, covering technical agricultural training for farm workers, seed certification and quality management training, management development programmes, learnership and internship placements, and bursary support for employees pursuing agricultural qualifications.
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