The International
Agricultural Academy for Africa

JOHANN STASSEN

Chief Executive Officer
B. Sc Agriculture

Johann is an Agricultural Economist and commercial farmer with more than 39 years of experience in agricultural training and development. Johann is the founder of Agri-pedia and the International Agricultural Academy for Africa.

HANS HEINZE

Chief Operating Officer

B. Mil. (Ret.Brig. Gen)

Hans is a retired Brig. General. As an experienced leader, he established Garcias for Africa in 2011, a personal development company specialising in the “nature of thought” and practical and effective leadership programmes for youth and people working in the agricultural sector.

CHANÉ GIBBONS

Chief Financial Officer
B. Com: Business Management & Finance

Chané earned her B. Com in Business Management and Finance. She is a dynamic young CFO who handles business finance, administration, and HR-related matters with energy and a fresh perspective.

ELSA KOTZÉ

Director: Agri-Info

ND: Graphic Design

Elsa is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in design, photography, editing, and business development. She creates user-friendly, visually appealing educational content, using her expertise to enhance the learning experience. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensures high-quality materials that empower student success.

THEDA HEINZE

Director: Marketing

ND: Marketing

Theda has over 17 years of experience in marketing, sales, advertising, admin, communications, and staff management. She handles digital and direct marketing and sales. She is also the co-owner of Garcias for Africa, a company offering practical leadership programs for youth and the agricultural sector.

STEPH CRAFFORT ESTERHUIZEN

Director: Academics

B. Sc Hons. Forensic Genetics

Steph holds a BSc in Forensic Science and an Honours in Forensic Genetics. She has experience in education and peer tutoring. She manages i3A’s Content and Research Department, overseeing the development of curriculum materials, assessments, manuals, and academic videos.

JOHN NTLHOKOA

Lead Facilitator

B. Agric Hons: Animal Science

John has 22 years of postgraduate experience in facilitating and assessing Agricultural Learnerships and Skills Programs. He coordinates facilitators and venues for training support.

MOSEKI MOLEBATSI

Manager: Quality Management and Assessment

B. Agric Hons: Animal Science

Moseki holds a National Certificate in Media Consultancy and a B Agric Hons in Animal Production. With experience in Training Administration, he manages the Quality Management System (QMS), overseeing assessments, moderation, qualification confirmation, certification, training reports, POE archives, and E-Learning close-out reports.

LEADRI VAN TONDER

Manager: Agri-pedia Productions

NC Graphic Design

Leadri brings over a decade of experience in sales, service, marketing, graphic design, and customer relations, making her a valuable asset in managing Agri-pedia Productions. Her diverse skills and dedication to learning enhance her contributions.

MASEGO OGONE TAWANA

Manager: Training Administration

ND: Animal production

Masego manages student communication, contributes to the Agri-Pedia platform’s development, and performs administrative tasks to support the institution’s operations.

ZANDI MASEKO

Student Liaison

Bachelor of Psychology

Zandi is a driven and accomplished Psychology graduate with 8 years of extensive experience in Sales and Marketing. Zandi is skilled in crafting compelling marketing strategies, driving brand growth, and building meaningful customer and student relationships.

ELZAAN BUTLER

Senior Graphic Designer

ND: Graphic Design

Elzaan has years of experience creating visually appealing imagery, focusing on developing high-quality images for web content and manuals while contributing to the Agri-pedia online platform.

VIOLA VD WESTHUIZEN

Graphic Designer/ Classter programmes

ND: Animal Production

Viola enhances and creates web images for the Agri-pedia eLearning platform, developing high-quality imagery related to student studies and content.

MADELEEN STEYN
Manager: Training Operations
Diploma: Financial Accounting
Diploma: Computer Programming

Madeleen manages all facets of the training operations procedure, guaranteeing students a smooth and effective journey. She supervises the organisation, implementation, and assessment of diverse undertakings to improve student satisfaction and further the institution’s objectives.

MICHELLE CLOETE

Administrator: Student Finance
NC Human Resource Management

Michelle is fulfilling multiple responsibilities at i3A. She manages student finances, handles various administrative tasks, and oversees student relations and financial queries.

ISAAC SEANE

Editor: Agri-pedia Productions
NC Video & Graphics

Isaac is an experienced videographer and video director with eight years in the field. He assists in video editing and content creation courses and supports all video-related tasks at Agri-pedia Productions.

AYABONGA VAZI

Content Developer: Agri-pedia Productions

M.Sc. Agriculture: Animal Science

Ayabonga holds an Honours Degree in Animal Science. She is tasked with script writing, video creation and development, and AI content generation, all geared towards student academic content as part of Agri-pedia Productions.

QUINETTE KRUGER

Manager: Game & Wildlife Sciences

Ph.D. Wildlife Sciences

Quinette specializes in writing and managing academic content in Game & Wildlife Sciences, developing assessments, and overseeing content layouts. She also provides administrative support by managing student schedules and maintaining records.

IRENIE STRYDOM

Manager: Animal Sciences

B.Sc. Agric Hons.

Irenie focuses on writing and managing academic content in Animal Sciences, crafting assessments, and supervising content layouts. Beyond content creation, she offers extensive administrative assistance by managing student schedules and maintaining accurate records.

LEHMAN LINDEQUE

Chairperson

Lehman is an independent agro-environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience and a Master’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He worked for 26 years as an Agricultural Resource Monitoring Specialist at the South African Department of Agriculture and managed Sustainable Land Management projects for the UNDP for 6 years. Now a full-time livestock farmer, he also offers part-time consultancy focused on responsible land stewardship and productivity enhancement.

HENDRIK KAY

Co-opted Director

Hendrik is an experienced Project Manager with international expertise. He is focused and goal-driven, known for his strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and leadership. With a background in both public and private sectors, he has successfully developed business opportunities and shares insights with the next generation.

STEFAN JORDAAN

General Manager: Vine Academy and Model Farm

Stefan is an experienced agricultural specialist with over 15 years in plant production, viticulture, and strategic agricultural development. He is the Senior Agri Specialist at Raisins South Africa and will become the General Manager at Vine Academy and Model Farm in January 2025.

JACQUES VAN RENSBURG

National Training Manager Ruminants: MSD Animal Health

Jacques graduated in Agricultural Science in 1990 and became a Veterinary Technologist in 1994. With over 20 years in the animal health industry, he is the national training manager at MSD, where he develops a new training department.

FANIE CRONJE

Director: Wes-Kaap Landbou Akademie

Fanie is a political risk analyst and business development officer with expertise in intelligence, entrepreneurship, and media. He holds a degree in Political Science and currently works with Approach Profit Managers, offering political insights and creating content for RSG and KykNET.