Karoo Prime Lamb Farms — Management Team
The success of Karoo Prime Lamb Farms is underpinned by a management team with deep expertise in livestock farming, agribusiness management, and agricultural finance. The combined experience of the leadership team exceeds 55 years in the South African agricultural sector.
Section 5 · Business Plan
Management Team
The success of Karoo Prime Lamb Farms is underpinned by a management team with deep expertise in livestock farming, agribusiness management, and agricultural finance. The combined experience of the leadership team exceeds 55 years in the South African agricultural sector.
The success of Karoo Prime Lamb Farms is underpinned by a management team with deep expertise in livestock farming, agribusiness management, and agricultural finance. The combined experience of the leadership team exceeds 55 years in the South African agricultural sector.
5.1 Daniel Jacobs – Managing Director
Mr Jacobs is an accomplished agribusiness entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in commercial livestock farming operations across the Eastern Cape and Free State provinces. He holds a BSc Agriculture degree from the University of Stellenbosch and has successfully managed farming operations with flock sizes exceeding 5,000 head. He will assume overall responsibility for strategic direction, stakeholder management, and business development.
5.2 Pieter van der Merwe – Livestock Director
Mr van der Merwe is a recognised specialist in sheep breeding and flock management with 20 years of hands-on experience in Karoo sheep farming. He holds a BAgric degree from the University of the Free State and has served as a livestock judge at provincial agricultural shows. His responsibilities will encompass breeding programme design, animal health protocols, grazing management, and production optimisation.
5.3 Thandi Maseko – Finance Director
Ms Maseko is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with extensive experience in agricultural finance, farm investment analysis, and development finance. She previously served as a senior manager at a leading agricultural lending institution, where she managed a portfolio exceeding R500 million in farm loans. She will oversee financial planning, management accounting, treasury functions, regulatory compliance, and investor relations.
5.4 Andrew Botha – Strategic Investor and Advisory Board Member
Mr Botha is a seasoned investor in agricultural enterprises with particular expertise in livestock value chains and meat processing. His investment portfolio spans multiple farming operations across the Northern Cape and Western Cape. He will serve on the advisory board, providing strategic counsel on market access, expansion opportunities, and value chain integration.
5.5 Organisational Structure
The farm will employ a total workforce of 25 permanent employees by Year 3, structured as follows:
| Position | Number | Reporting Line | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | 1 | Board of Directors | Overall strategy and business management |
| Livestock Director | 1 | Managing Director | Breeding, animal health, production |
| Finance Director | 1 | Managing Director | Finance, compliance, investor relations |
| Farm Manager | 1 | Livestock Director | Day-to-day farm operations |
| Shepherd / Stock Handlers | 8 | Farm Manager | Flock management, lambing, herding |
| Fencing and Infrastructure Team | 4 | Farm Manager | Maintenance of fences, water systems |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 | Finance Director | Record-keeping, procurement |
| Seasonal / Casual Workers | 8 | Farm Manager | Shearing, dipping, lambing assistance |
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