Pork Master Farms — Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
Pork Master Farms will create approximately 65 to 80 permanent employment positions, the majority of which will be filled from the local community in the Potchefstroom and Tlokwe municipal area. In addition to permanent employment, the construction phase will generate an estimated…
Section 23 · Business Plan
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
Pork Master Farms will create approximately 65 to 80 permanent employment positions, the majority of which will be filled from the local community in the Potchefstroom and Tlokwe municipal area. In addition to permanent employment, the construction phase will generate an estimated…
23.1 Employment Creation
Pork Master Farms will create approximately 65 to 80 permanent employment positions, the majority of which will be filled from the local community in the Potchefstroom and Tlokwe municipal area. In addition to permanent employment, the construction phase will generate an estimated 120 to 150 temporary construction jobs over a 10-month period. The Company estimates that for every direct job created on the farm, approximately 2.5 indirect jobs will be supported in the broader supply chain, including feed suppliers, transport companies, veterinary services, and ancillary service providers.
23.2 Economic Impact Summary
| Impact Category | Estimated Annual Value (ZAR) | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Employment (Wages) | 10,806,000 | 65 permanent positions at competitive wages |
| Employee Benefits | 2,932,000 | Provident fund, medical, housing, training |
| Local Procurement | 8,500,000 | Feed, supplies, services from local providers |
| Municipal Rates and Taxes | 180,000 | Property rates and utility charges |
| Corporate Income Tax (from Year 3) | 257,700 – 2,122,100 | Contributing to national fiscus |
| Skills Development Levy | 108,000 | 1% of payroll to AgriSETA |
| CSI Contributions (from Year 3) | 50,000 – 100,000 | Community development programmes |
| Total Direct Economic Contribution | 22,000,000+ | At full production capacity |
23.3 Contribution to Food Security
South Africa faces ongoing food security challenges, with a significant portion of the population unable to consistently access affordable, nutritious food. Pork is one of the most affordable sources of animal protein available to South African consumers, and the expansion of local pork production directly contributes to national food security objectives. At full production capacity, Pork Master Farms will produce approximately 1,800 to 2,000 tonnes of pork per annum, sufficient to supply protein to approximately 150,000 to 200,000 consumers on a per capita consumption basis.
23.4 Alignment with National Development Objectives
The project is well-aligned with several of the South African government’s key development priorities as articulated in the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030. Specifically, the project contributes to Chapter 6 (An Integrated and Inclusive Rural Economy) through agricultural investment and rural employment creation, Chapter 3 (Economy and Employment) through productive investment and job creation, and the broader objectives of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) which seeks to increase agricultural output, create employment, and reduce food imports.
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