Africa’s Biggest Agri-food Grant Competition is back! You can win US$50,000 GRAND PRIZE: APPLY FOR The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.

DEADLINE: 06 June 2022

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is back to support food warriors who are fighting to transform Africa’s food system.  

Are you ready to thrive as an agrifood entrepreneur? Then power up your inspiration. 

First, join the GoGettaz Community when you enter the competition and you’ll get access to education, mentorship, and investment networks to help you launch, grow, or scale your agrifood venture.  

The opportunity:

Two entrepreneurs, one woman, and one man will each win 50,000 US Dollars for the most innovative and scalable business ventures.

We want to hear from businesses that show

• Innovation (20%)
• Market potential and traction (20%)
• Social and Environmental Impact (20%)
• Business model (20%)
• Founder and team (20%)

Eligibility Criteria

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize is a fantastic opportunity for young African agripreneurs to take their business venture to the next level. In addition to the US$50,000, the competition also offers top agripreneurs the opportunity to attend the annual African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) and make their mark. This year, COVID restrictions permitting, the top Gogettaz agripreneurs will travel to the AGRF Summit which is being held in Kigali, Rwanda.

All our finalists will also receive mentorship, programming linkages and guidance to continue their entrepreneurial journey.

The Entrepreneur

• Entrepreneur is aged 35 or below on the date of submission to the competition, and is legally recognised as an adult in country of nationality
• Entrepreneur holds nationality (with an official ID) from a country which is a member of the African Union
• Entrepreneur is the founder/co-founder of the venture he/she represents in the competition and plays an active role in its operations and leadership
• Entrepreneur has no criminal record related to corruption, tax evasion, financial impropriety, felony or other offence, and will provide a signed declaration to that effect, if requested

The Venture

• Venture is already legally registered in a country which is a member of the African Union or will have commenced with the registration of such a legal entity prior to 1 July 2022
• Venture is headquartered in a country which is a member of the African Union
• Venture is designed to be financially sustainable, either as a for-profit business or a non-profit generating some revenue and aiming not to be dependent on donor funding
• Venture plays a role in the agri-food sector and/or supports the development of the agri-food sector through an innovation or process improvement
• The agri-food sector may be defined as businesses including:
  • Agri-food research & development
  • Primary food production (farming)
  • Crop nutrition
  • Irrigation
  • Mechanisation, automation or robotics, including drones
  • Crop protection
  • Hydroponics or urban farming
  • Transport, distribution, storage or logistics
  • Food processing
  • Packaging or marketing
  • Food retail or service
  • Waste management or recycling
  • Digital or technology solutions/services to the agri-food sector
  • Innovative finance solutions/services to the agri-food sector
  • Renewable energy or environmental solutions/services to the agri-food sector

Timeline

An expert jury will review all applications, considering the following criteria:

1. Innovation (20%)
2. Market potential and traction (20%)
3. Social and Environmental Impact (20%)
4. Business model (20%)
5. Founder and team (20%)

• The Top 24 semi-finalists will be notified via WhatsApp and email in mid-July.
• Semi-finalists will each be interviewed and asked for further information.
• 12 finalists will be selected by the jury at the end of July 2022. Six male and six female finalists will be notified via WhatsApp and email.
• Finalists will be invited to compete in an online/virtual pitching contest.
• All 12 finalists will be awarded mentorship, programming linkages, and other guidance to continue their entrepreneurial journey.

Application form questions

The application includes questions such as:

• “Give an example of your entrepreneurial mindset.”
• “How does your venture make money?”
• “Who are your main customers?”
• “Who are your main competitors?”
• “What are your biggest business challenges so far and how have you overcome them?”

Applicants must fill out each section of the application to be considered. Be sure to allow enough time to complete all sections.

Applicants that make it through the initial round will be asked to submit a three-minute pitch video, where you can really impress the judges and show them why you deserve to go into the 2022 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition finals.

Click here to apply for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition – Agri-food Grant Competition OR use the following link: https://vc4a.com/gogettaz/2022/

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SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) is inviting South African students to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Programme.

DEADLINE: 31 August 2022

This bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

This document is an application only. It is not in any way an agreement or commitment for funding.

Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with both Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the purpose of being awarded a bursary.

Thuthuka Bursary cannot be used to pay for existing loans or debts.

The funding application is for the 2023 academic year.

Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test.

• Your application remains incomplete if:
  • The consent form is not signed or
  • All required documents are not uploaded.

All fields marked in red are compulsory

Your application is not submitted until you press “SUBMIT”

The closing date for the applications is 31 August 2022SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

• Signed consent form (download it here)
• Applicant’s ID
• Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ ID
• Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ salary slip
• Copies of ID documents of persons dependent on family income
• Final Grade 11 results
• Final Grade 12 results (if completed Grade 12)
• Full university transcript (if already at University)
• University provisional acceptance letter (if you are still in high school).

Click here to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Programme OR us the following link: Thuthuka Bursary Fund

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Apply for the National Department of Health Internship Programme 2022-2024.

DEADLINE: 13 May 2022

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2022-2024 (24 MONTHS)

The National Department of Health invites unemployed graduates who seek practical work experience and who are interested in the Public Service career to apply for internship (an occupationally based work experience opportunity) in the occupations mentioned below for a minimum of twenty-four (24) months. The applicants must not have been exposed or have participated in an internship programme. The Department aims to enhance the employability of unemployed graduates as potential employees through this internship programme. Applicants must be 18-35 years of age.

POST                                    :               HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP

(REF NO: NDOH 15/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Human Resources Management and Development. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/Degree (NQF 6)  in Human Resources Management/Development/

Management of Training or Public Management.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP (REF NO: NDOH 16/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Directorate: Human Resources Administration. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/Degree (NQF 6) in Management Services or Operations Management

and Production Management.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (REF  NO:

NDOH 17/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 194.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Accounting. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma /Degree (NQF 6) in Financial Management/Accounting.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (REF NO: NDOH 18/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Supply Chain and Assets Management. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/Degree (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Public

Management/Purchasing/Transport Management

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               INTERNAL AUDIT INTERNSHIP (REF NO: NDOH 19/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Internal Audit and Risk Management. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/ Degree (NQF 6) in Internal Auditing/Risk Management.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (REF

NO: NDOH20 /2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Information Communication and Technology. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/ Degree (NQF 6) in Computer Science/Information Technology.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP (REF NO: NDOH 21/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Accounting. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Diploma/       Degree        (NQF        6)        in        Journalism/Marketing       and

communication/Communication.

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

POST                                    :               LEGAL SERVICES INTERNSHIP (REF NO: NDOH 22/2022)

SALARY                               :               R 6 174.96 per month

CENTRE                              :                Chief Directorate: Legal Services and Parliamentary Affairs. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS               :               Degree (NQF level 7) in Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

ENQUIRIES                          :               Mr A Masilo at tel no: 012 395 8669

CLOSING DATE                  :               13 May 2022 at 12:00 Midday

How to apply?

• Post your application to: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001.
• Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box): Dr AB Xuma Building, 128 Voortrekker Road and Raslouw or
• The application may also be forwarded to: recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.

ATTENTION                          :               Ms TP Moepi

Important Note

Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV. Copies of qualification certificates (need not be certified) should be attached (including Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate regardless of the qualification requirement indicated in the advert) including ID and driver’s license. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.

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