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Management Committee of the Executive (MCE)
The Management Committee of the Executive was elected by the Executive after Congress. The
chairperson (Derek Mathews) and two vice-chairpersons (Jeremia Mathebula and Richard Krige)
serve ex officio in the MCE. The following persons were elected from the ranks of the Executive to
serve in the MCE, namely Jaco Breytenbach, Sarel Haasbroek, Danie Minnaar and Ramoso Pholo.
The MCE held a strategic planning session on 4, 5 and 6 April 2022. During this working session, the
vision, mission, culture and values of Grain SA as an organisation were confirmed. Various strategic
proposals were also formulated, and the proposals then served before the Executive for consideration
and approval during the July 2022 meeting.
The Executive also officially approved the vision, mission, culture and values of Grain SA during their
meeting in July 2022.
Relationships with funders of Grain SA projects
Grain SA annually submits projects to the Maize Trust, the Sorghum Trust, SACTA, the Oil and Protein
Seeds Development Trust and the Sasol Trust. Interim and annual reports are submitted to the respec-
tive funders in accordance with their policies and procedures. Factual findings by the Ashton Group of
Auditors support reporting to external funders.
Grain SA expresses its gratitude to all these trusts for the continued support.
Review of policy and procedures
HR POLICY AND PROCEDURE
The review of the HR policy and procedure was completed and it was also referred to be reviewed by
independent labour law experts. The final document with recommendations will be made available to
the remuneration committee for approval, whereafter all staff will be consulted/informed.
ADMIN/FINANCE/CORPORATE POLICY AND PROCEDURE
The review of this policy and procedure is in the process of being finalised, whereafter it will be made
available to the MCE for consideration. Internal work sessions will follow early in 2023 to finalise this
policy and procedure.
Conclusion
In terms of section 76 of the Companies Act of 2008 a director (including board or committee
members) must exercise his powers and perform his duties:
i) In good faith and for a proper purpose.
ii) In the best interest of the company.
iii) With the degree of care, skill and diligence that may reasonably be expected.
These fiduciary duties are applicable to the members of the Executive, trustees or directors who
serve on boards in the Grain SA group of entities.
Grain SA as a voluntary membership-based organisation works with the most valuable of all com-
modities, and that is the trust of grain and oilseeds producers who joined as members. Therefore,
it is imperative to ensure good governance practices at all levels of the Grain SA group of entities.
COMPANY SECRETARIAT