Managing personal data is never an easy task. SIZA, along with its members and registered consultants, must ensure a legal and ethically responsible method for the access and sharing of data at all times. To combat possible challenges and unlawful behaviour, the expectation rests with members to manage their own profiles and to not share their login details with others. It is often an expectation that external consultants manage these accounts on the member’s behalf, and then access was given to their profile. In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), personal information cannot be shared without the necessary written consent from all parties involved. Consultants must please remember that the requirements of the POPI act is a requirement that should be implemented throughout all levels in the value chain, i.e., between the worker and the producer as well. Contracts of employment must also be updated accordingly.

SIZA implemented the level 8 profile option at the end of 2020 for registered and recognised consultants whereby consultants are granted access to their clients’ profiles separately, by being added to the members’ profiles as a secondary contact. The level 8 profile provides an overall list view of all their clients and makes information management on a particular profile, much easier. This registration also allows the consultant to become a Remedy Programme whereby their details will be visible to all members who need additional assistance in correcting certain non-compliances after a third-party audit.

One of the 29 registered consultants, Cornel Lourens from Compufarm CC t/a Microfarm, noted that being able to see the list of all their clients’ SAQs start en end-dates is very useful. This allows for a more structured focus and planning approach for both member and consultant. “The feedback received after the SAQ is completed is easily accessible and comprehensive enough to understand exactly what is further required”. The level 8 profile will allow consultants to complete the necessary information on the SAQ as they receive it from the member.

Another registered consultant, Elna Meissner from HESQ Solution, explained that it is important that the client remains involved in the process. “The platform provides the unique opportunity for consultants to guide and assist clients, without spoon-feeding them. The responsibility still remains with each client to implement the systems within their business throughout the year”. Meissner further noted that a great benefit of the SIZA programme is ensuring continuous improvement by allowing the completion and update of information annually. Lourens and Meissner commented on how easy the MySIZA platform navigates and found that it definitely contributes value to the overall process and managing business operational requirements.

SIZA would like to thank each and every consultant who has already registered and continuously drives improvement amongst agri-businesses in South Africa and neighbouring countries. The consultants and business who are currently registered are listed below:

Business/Association Primary Contact Email
Anita Smit Agri Consult Anita Smit anita@asconsult.co.za
Barvallei Personeel Dienste Reynette Joubert admin@bvpd.co.za
Basic Agri Solutions Eben de Flamingh eben@basicagrisolutions.co.za
Chill Agricultural Consultant Christa Hill chill@compnet.co.za
Compufarm CC t/a Microfarm Cornel Lourens consult@microfarm.co.za
CT HR Services Candice Terink cthrservices@outlook.com
Ethical Compliance A-Z Carol Munro talliebusiness@gmail.com
Ethical Solutions (Pty) Ltd Leon Diederichs leon@eli.co.za
EZ Agri (Pty) Ltd Melinda Viljoen Dolby melinda@ezagri.co.za
Farmkonsult (Pty) Ltd Laurean Young laurean@farmkonsult.co.za
Fira Consultancy Minet Schmidt minetschmidt2@gmail.com
Fire Engineering Solutions Markus Swart markus@fesol.co.za
G Lombard Consulting Gwen Lombard gwenconradie@gmail.com
GikaGAP Konsultasie Anneke van Dyk anneke_vd@breede.co.za
Heleen Rossouw Heleen Rossouw lientjieros@gmail.com
HESQ SOLUTION Elna Meissner meissner.elna@gmail.com
HopkinsCoetzee Assosiate PTY (Ltd) Johan Hopkins johan@hopcal.co.za
Jani Gaybba Jani Gaybba janigaybba2@gmail.com
Kaap Agri Werkgewers Organisasie Johan Hopkins caeo@maxitec.co.za
Leeuwklip Lionel Bisschoff diy@ctecg.co.za
Lynda Schwulst Lynda Schwulst ljs.globalgap@gmail.com
M Pretorius Consultant Marisa Pretorius systems@tzamac.co.za
Masunel CC t/a Procare Western Cape Petra Nel petra@procare.co.za
Patricia Hanekom Patricia Hanekom patricia@ablingdezigns.co.za
Skyvines cc Francois Brink francois@skyvines.co.za
Stinga Consulting and Trading Tom Mabesa tom@stinga.co.za
Stronger Together South Africa Abraham Daniels abraham@stronger2gether.org
Tag Consulting Anna De Kock dekockansie@yahoo.com
Total Solution Partners (Pty) Ltd Marjorie Smith marjoriesmithza@gmail.com

If you are a consultant working with SIZA members, please contact Lynn Taute at (021) 852 8184/lynn@siza.co.za to register as a level 8 member on MySIZA.