In a move that signals renewed focus on agricultural education and skills development, Professor Puffy Soundy from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has been appointed as Chairperson of the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) Board.
The five-year appointment was announced by Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela on 16 February.
Prof. Soundy will lead the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) in overseeing governance and strategic direction within the agricultural education and training sector. He will also provide leadership to the Board in its role of overseeing the AgriSETA’s mandate of addressing the skills gaps in the agricultural sector.
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Prof. Soundy is an accomplished academic leader in horticultural science and agribusiness with expertise in sustainable agriculture. He has contributed significantly to value chain development in horticulture, linking smallholder farmers to markets.
He is the Chair of Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Research in Sustainable Value Chains, Entrepreneurship and Climate Resilience.
“The Tshwane University of Technology heartily congratulates Prof. Soundy on being appointed to Chair the AgriSETA Board,” said Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke, TUT’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
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