The main business of GOSA is to further its main objective as follows:
OBJECTIVES
To establish a platform for the exchange of information and knowledge to the furtherance of the industry.
To compile, interpret and distribute information to the industry as a neutral and objective organisation.
To co-ordinate expertise to the advantage of the industry.
To promote synergy and goodwill within the industry by means of symposiums and workshops.
To encourage informal networking between role players in the grain value chain.
OUR CONSTITUTION – CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANISATION
The organisation is a legal entity with rights and liabilities and is governed by its constitution.
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YEAR PLANNER FOR 2025
Be sure to diarise these important dates for 2025.
March
18 Symposium at Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay (Day 1)
Annual General Meeting
GOSA board meeting (in person)
19 Symposium at Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay (Day 2)
April
04 Registrations open for online workshop of 08/05/2025
May
08 Online workshop (free)
June
18 Registrations open for GOSA Cape workshop of 16/07/2025 (Western Cape)
19 GOSA board meeting (online)
30 GOSA financial year-end
July
01 Annual membership invoices issued
16 GOSA Cape workshop (in person)
23 Registrations open for GOSA golf day of 04/09/2025 (Gauteng)
September
04 GOSA annual golf day (Serengeti Golf Estate, Gauteng)
25 Registrations open for in person workshop of 23/10/2025 (NAMPO Park, Bothaville)
October
16 GOSA board meeting (online)
23 Workshop (in person) at NAMPO Park, Bothaville
November
19 Registrations open for Symposium 2026
MEET OUR BOARD
The Board is elected for a tenure of two years and, by virtue of the provisions of the constitution, manages the business of the organisation. It consists of elected members, additional members with voting rights as well as co-opted members.

Dries van Jaarsveld
ACTING VICE-CHAIRMAN: GOSA CAPEEmail: dries.vanjaarsveld@bester.co.za
MEET OUR GOSA CAPE BRANCH

Dries van Jaarsveld
ACTING VICE-CHAIRMAN: GOSA CAPEEmail: dries.vanjaarsveld@bester.co.za