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Agri Services
About Us
More than nine years ago TSM Consulting opened an office in Durbanville; currently we work from our office in Paarl and provide consultancy services for the agricultural, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and financial service industries. We have developed a new model that we feel confident would add value to agricultural companies, commercial farmers and institutions that provide services to subsistence farmers. We work and live according to very specific values:
Purpose To provide an exceptional and encompassing service to the Agricultural Industry which entails delivering professional legal, financial, management and human resources solutions. Goals and Objectives
Agricultural Companies
Recruitment and Selection of Key Staff We offer a highly effective and efficient recruitment and selection service. No need to pay recruitment agent's commission or spend your time on response handling. We will do the following for you:
Administrative Positions: R5000 The only additional cost to the client is cost of the placement of the advertisement in the specific media. Assessments As a registered private practice we use standardised assessments for identifying potential, selection and development purposes. The following types of assessments are used: (per person)
Development of Policies and Procedures We are experienced in the development of all human resources policies and procedures. The cost per procedure/policy is R2500. Labour Law We assist in drafting employment contracts and provide advisory support during disciplinary hearings; this would also include chairing the meetings and delivering services with regards to other labour law issues. Legal assistance and representation can also be provided with regards to CCMA representations. Providing advice with regards to all labour law matters will be at a fee of R850 per hour. Business Coaching We provide group or individual business coaching aimed at positive support, feedback and exchange of relevant information in order to enable companies to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of their businesses. Business coaching services will be at a fee of R650 per hour. Project Management We compile comprehensive project management plans which entails the work breakdown structure and milestones. We also specialise in the co-ordinating and management of projects. Project management fees will be determined according to the complexity of the project. Compiling and Skills Development Plans Interacting with the appropriate Setas to ensure that maximum levies are paid back through the compiling of accurate skills development plans. Training and Development Initiatives All our workshops are designed in such a manner that the fundamental principles of behavioural change are not only embedded but also practised through experiential learning exercises. We also design customised workshops for a client that aligns with the strategic objectives and competencies of their specific organisation to sustain growth and profit.
Commercial Farmers
Recruitment and Selection of Key Staff We assist farmers to fine-tune an employment advertisement, screen responses, provide a shortlist of candidates, assess final candidates and provide a comprehensive report that gives feedback and outlines areas of development. Training Interventions for Farm Workers Our training interventions include workshops that facilitate and develop a wide range of skills necessary for success in the workplace and on a personal level. The following life skills interventions are provided:
Compiling Skills Development Plans Interacting with the appropriate Setas to ensure that maximum levies are paid back through the compiling of accurate skills development plans. Exploring and Opening up National and International Markets We assist farmers to explore and identify market accessibility and to assess the feasibility of new markets at a national and international level. Labour Law Aspects We assist in drafting employment contracts and provide advisory support during disciplinary hearings; this would also include chairing the meetings and delivering services with regards to other labour law issues. Legal assistance and representation can also be provided with regards to CCMA representations. Business Structure and Processes We advise on the differences and benefits of partnerships, trusts, close corporations and companies for operational, tax, succession or estate duty purposes. Financial Planning We train basic skills of financial accountancy to enable parties to prepare reconciliation and monthly management accounts. Business plans to access finances from offshore funds, banks or government agencies are provided.
Subsistence Farmers
Business Coaching We provide group or individual business coaching aimed at positive support, feedback and exchange of relevant information in order to enable farmers to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of their businesses. Training Interventions Our training interventions include workshops that facilitate and develop a wide range of skills necessary for success in the workplace and on a personal level. The following training interventions are provided:
This programme gives participants a practical understanding of how a business works and the wider environment in which it operates, for example, socio-economic, economic, technological and political environment. Business Ethics This programme looks at how people and organisations should interact in the world of business. What are appropriate constraints on the pursuit of self-interest or profit when these actions affect others? Identification of Potential Subsistence Farmers We assess for potential as well as the required abilities, motivation and drive to ensure that the right farmers are identified. Training and Mentoring We aim to facilitate an excellent understanding of the working, operational need and skills to manage and operate a trust, close corporation or company. Project Management We compile comprehensive project management plans which entails the work breakdown structure and milestones. We also specialise in the co-ordinating and management of development projects. Fee Structure Services will be based on a monthly retainer basis or cost-effective consultancy fee is preferred. To ensure a fair and cost effective fee structure the retainer for commercial farmers will reflect a particular farm’s needs, number of farm workers and complexity of matters. A retainer will also apply for relevant agriculture development institutions that provide services to subsistence farmers. The retainer will reflect the complexity of the work required while being substantially more cost effective than a daily consultation fee. A retainer for companies that work in the agricultural industry, for example, wine cellars, packaging companies can also be negotiated and smaller companies in the same area can share a retainer. The retainer would exclude the following:
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