Ms Nonie Mokose

Board Membership: University of Pretoria: Agriculture and Rural Development Student Mentor (2023), Kgodiso  Development Trust PepsiCo: Independent Trustee and Board Member (2021 to current): Chairperson Credit and Investment Committee (2021 to current), Central University of Technology: Free State (CUT) – Member of Council; (2019 to current)  Planning Finance and Resources Committee (2019 to March 2024) ; member of Senate ( March 2024 to current): Member Honorary Degrees and Awards Committee, Board member of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) – (2017 – 2021 and 2021 to current), Audit and Risk Committee member of the NAMC (2017- 2021 and 2021 to current), Agri Mega NPC: Chairperson (2013 to 2015), Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) Ministerial Trustee (2010 to 2015), Potatoes South Africa (PSA): Member of National Council, Board, Marketing Committee, Chairperson: Transformation Committee (2008 to 2015), NAMC Smallholder Market Access Tracker Reference Group Member (SMAT) (2016 to 2017), African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program SA: Director (2012 to 2018), and Agri Mega Enterprises: Director (2012 to 2015)

 

Association Memberships: African Farmers Association of SA (AFASA), Agricultural Economics Association of SA (AEASA) and South African Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST).

 

Education and background: Currently a PhD Candidate: University of the Free State (Sustainable Food and Nutrition), Masters in Agriculture (Rural Development): University of Pretoria (2018) [Empowerment of black farmers and the effectiveness of empowerment initiatives in the South African potato industry], BSc. Nutritional Sciences: Cornell University (1985 to 1988), Global Restaurant Management Diploma: McDonalds Corporation (2012), Professional Course on Leadership in Sustainable Development Goals Domestication (LSDG) addressing poverty, inequality and unemployment: energy, food security and water: Green Capacity (2017), Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture, Mineral Microbe, Plant and Pest Management: Nutri-Tech Solutions (2008), Certificate in Fertigation and Irrigation (Intermediary Level): Fertigation Academy (2008), Consultant Skills Certificate: TSE Consulting, Lausanne Switzerland (Burson- Marsteller Sports) (2007), Certificate: ARC Hydroponics and Greenhouse Production (2006), Certificate: ARC Introduction to Pig Production Certificate (2004), Mentoring and Coaching: Vega (2003), Open Data Management in Agriculture, Nutrition and Land course: Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) (2018), and Introduction to Foresight for Development

 

Experience and Knowledge: Ms Mokose is a highly experienced Food Industry Executive, Sustainable Agricultural Leadership Professional, Commercial Potato Farmer, Management and Development Executive, Transformation and Empowerment Practitioner, Strong Negotiator, Marketing Executive with over 28 years strategic, operations and general management experience in Socio-Economic Development, Primary and Secondary Agricultural Production, Retail Buying and Product Development, and Classical Marketing within various Food industries and own enterprises.

 

Innovative and results driven, has a proven track record of providing innovative leadership and development in food and agricultural industries. In addition, has demonstrable skills in primary agricultural production and agro-processing, and in providing effective business and technical solutions in the development of black agricultural enterprises and individuals. Has operated under a dual mandate of commercial and socio-economic development relevant to the SA economic landscape.

 

A strong proponent of sound corporate governance and ethics. She has produced annual reports in compliance with relevant legislation – and the required reporting frameworks (e.g. Value Reporting). Ms Mokose has extensive experience serving on Boards and board committees, within both the private and public sectors.  She is highly experienced executive, and entrepreneur Cross-Sectional Food Industry (Nutritional Sciences) and Agriculture experience whose vision is to utilise business acumen to enhance stakeholder value.