Karoo Harvest Produce — Company Overview

The founding team brings complementary expertise spanning agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, and supply chain logistics:

Section 2 · Business Plan

Company Overview

The founding team brings complementary expertise spanning agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, and supply chain logistics:

2.1 Corporate Information

Detail	Information
Registered Name	Karoo Harvest Produce (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number	To be registered upon funding
Company Type	Private Company (Pty) Ltd
Registered Address	Upington Irrigation Corridor, Northern Cape
Industry	Commercial Horticulture (Vegetable Production)
Financial Year-End	28 February
VAT Registration	To be registered (mandatory above R1M turnover)
B-BBEE Level	Target Level 2 (51% Black ownership)

2.2 Founding Team

The founding team brings complementary expertise spanning agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, and supply chain logistics:

Founder	Role	Experience	Shareholding
Pieter van der Merwe	CEO / Agricultural Engineer	18 years irrigation farming, Northern Cape	35%
Naledi Khumalo	COO / Agribusiness Executive	15 years agribusiness, ABSA AgriBusiness	35%
Michael Dlamini	Commercial Director	12 years FMCG supply chain, Shoprite Group	20%
Employee Share Trust	Staff Participation	Vesting over 5 years	10%

2.3 Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

To become a leading commercial onion producer in Southern Africa, recognised for quality, reliability, and sustainable farming practices.

Mission

To deliver premium-quality onions to South African and regional markets through precision agriculture, efficient water management, and professional farm management, while creating meaningful employment and contributing to food security in the Northern Cape.

Core Values

Agricultural Excellence: Commitment to best-practice farming techniques and continuous improvement in yield and quality.
Sustainability: Responsible stewardship of water, soil, and environmental resources for long-term viability.
Integrity: Transparent and ethical business conduct in all stakeholder relationships.
Community Impact: Meaningful contribution to rural employment, skills development, and local economic growth.
Innovation: Adoption of modern precision agriculture technologies to optimise production and reduce costs.

2.4 Legal & Regulatory Framework

The Company will operate in full compliance with all applicable South African legislation and regulatory requirements, including:

Companies Act 71 of 2008: Corporate governance and reporting obligations.
National Water Act 36 of 1998: Water use licensing from the Department of Water and Sanitation for irrigation abstraction from the Orange River.
Agricultural Product Standards Act: Compliance with grading and quality standards administered by the DALRRD.
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act: Targeted Level 2 contributor status through 51% Black ownership.
Occupational Health and Safety Act: Farm worker safety protocols and compliance.
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA): Environmental impact assessment for irrigation infrastructure development.
Agricultural Pests Act: Integrated pest management compliance and reporting.

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