Section 9 · Business Plan
Management, HR & Governance
Master Goat Farming operates a lean but professionally structured management team. The enterprise is guided by a Board of Directors (initially comprising the founder and two independent advisors) and managed day-to-day by a management team with clear functional responsibilities.
9.1 Organisational Structure
Master Goat Farming operates a lean but professionally structured management team. The enterprise is guided by a Board of Directors (initially comprising the founder and two independent advisors) and managed day-to-day by a management team with clear functional responsibilities.
9.2 Key Personnel
| Position | Name | Qualification / Experience | Monthly Cost (Y1) |
| Managing Director / Founder | Thabo Mokoena | BSc Agric / 5 yrs small stock exp. | R22,000 |
| Farm Manager | TBD (recruit M1) | Agric diploma; goat herd management exp. | R18,000 |
| Senior Farm Worker x1 | TBD (recruit M2) | Practical livestock handling; local hire | R6,500 |
| General Farm Workers x2 | Community recruits | On-farm training provided | R4,500 ea. |
| Contract Veterinarian | TBD — retained | BVSc; large/small animal practice | R8,000 (retainer) |
| Bookkeeper / Admin | Part-time contractor | SAIPA/ICB qualified | R4,000 |
9.3 Staff Expansion Plan
| Year | New Positions | Rationale | Cumulative Headcount |
| Y1 | MD, Farm Mgr, 3 Workers, Vet retainer | Herd establishment phase | 6 (incl. MD) |
| Y2 | 1 additional farm worker; Sales coordinator | Commercial sales commence | 8 |
| Y3 | Assistant farm manager; 1 worker | Herd exceeds 600 head | 10 |
| Y4–5 | 2–3 additional workers; Finance Manager | Full-scale operations; formal reporting | 13–15 |
9.4 Corporate Governance
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The Board of Directors will meet quarterly to review financial performance, approve major expenditure, and set strategy.
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An independent agricultural advisor will be retained to conduct bi-annual farm audits and performance assessments.
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Financial statements will be prepared monthly (management accounts) and annually (audited by a registered auditor from Year 2).
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The enterprise will comply with all SARS reporting obligations and maintain current CIPC registration.
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A conflict-of-interest policy and procurement policy will be adopted at the first Board meeting.
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