The International
Agricultural Academy for Africa

JOHANN STASSEN

MANAGING DIRECTOR
B SC AGRIC

Johann is an Agricultural Economist and commercial farmer with more than 30 years’ experience in agricultural training and development. Johann spearheaded i3A’s Online Campus.

HANS HEINZE

DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
B MIL (RET. BRIG GEN)

Hans is an experienced retired military leader with a strong and proven track record in Leadership Development, training, planning and logistical support. In 2011 Hans established Garcias for Africa, a personal development company specialising in practical and effective leadership programmes for youth and for people working in the agricultural sector.

CHANÉ GIBBONS

HOD : FINANCIAL OFFICER | HUMAN RESOURSES

Chane, a proud Bloemfontein native, recently achieved her BCom degree in Business Management, marking her entry into the professional world. As a dynamic and enthusiastic young departmental manager, she brings her fresh perspective and energy to the table. Chane excels in a range of roles, from student administration and student finance to business finance and administration, as well as various HR-related matters.

ELSA KOTZÉ

HOD: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ND GRAPHIC ART

Elsa is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, photography, and editing, as well as business development, marketing, and sales. She is instrumental in creating user-friendly educational content for students, leveraging her expertise to design visually appealing and functional materials that enhance the learning experience. Elsa’s meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence ensure that the educational materials she produces are of the highest quality, empowering students to succeed in their academic endeavors.

THEDA HEINZE

HOD : MARKETING

Theda has partially completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and is also busy with her National Certificate Agri Sales and Services (NQF 4) through i3A. She has 17 years + of experience in marketing, sales, advertising, admin, communications, and managing staff. She is responsible for digital and direct marketing and sales. She is also the co-owner of Garcias for Africa, a personal development company specialising in practical and effective leadership programs for youth and for people working in the agricultural sector.

STEPH CRAFFORT ESTERHUIZEN

HOD : CONTENT AND RESEARCH

BSC IN FORENSIC SCIENCE (HONS)

Steph has completed Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, Honors Degree in Forensic Genetics, with experience in education and peer tutoring. Steph manages the Content and Research Department and oversees the development of academic content for i3A’s curriculums. This includes the specific outcomes and assessment criteria, manuals, assessments and academic videos.

JOHN NTLHOKOA

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR | SENIOR PRACTITIONER

B AGRIC (HONS)

John is an experienced Practitioner with 18 years of post-graduate experience in the Facilitation and Assessment of various Agricultural Learnerships and Skills Programmes. John is responsible for training support by coordinating facilitators and venues.

MOSEKI MOLEBATSI

MANAGER: QMS & ASSESSMENT

B AGRIC

Moseki has a National Certificate in Media Consultancy, B Agric in Animal Production, enrolled in B Agric (Hons), with experience in Training Administration. Moseki is responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS) which involves assessments, moderation, qualification conformation, certification, close-out reports to E-Learning Department, training reports, and POE archives among others tasks.

LEADRI VAN TONDER

MANAGER : PRODUCTIONS

Leadri has over a decade of experience in sales, service, marketing, graphic design, and customer relations. She is currently pursuing a certificate in graphic design while having completed studies in pharmaceuticals. Her diverse skill set and commitment to learning make her a valuable asset in any professional setting.

MASEGO OGONE TAWANA

TRAINING MANAGER

 ND ANIMAL PRODUCTION
NC FIRST AID

Masego’s role encompasses student communication and relations, Agri-Pedia platform development, and various administrative duties. She ensures effective communication with students, contributes to the development of the Agri-Pedia platform, and handles administrative tasks to support the institution’s operations.

TAMLIN OBERHOLZER

RECEPTION 

Tamlin is currently completing her National Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Science, while fulfilling multiple responsibilities at i3A. As our new receptionist, she handles various administrative tasks and oversees student relations along with reception duties.

ELZAAN BUTLER

GRADPHIC DESIGNER

ND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Elzaan Butler completed her diploma in graphics and has three years of professional experience crafting visually compelling imagery. Her primary responsibilities revolve around developing and refining images for web content and manuals, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality.

VIOLA VD WESTHUIZEN

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

 NC : ANIMAL HEALTH

Viola has successfully completed her National Certificate in Animal Production and is now actively engaged in enhancing and creating images for web content at the institution. She contributes to the development of imagery related to student studies and content

KHANYISILE NCOYI

CORPORATE DEVELOPER

BSc Agric – Soil Science
BSc Agric (Hons) – Soil Science
Masters of Science – Soil Science
Enrolled for PhD – Soil Science

Khanyisile’s role is to identify funding opportunities, establishing long-term relationship with stakeholders and launching partnership with TVET colleges. 

CARMEN PRETORIUS

ANIMAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

B AGRIC – MAJORING IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION
NC EQUINE PRACTICES

Carmen is tasked with spearheading the development of the Agri-schools project, where she holds a pivotal role in bringing the project to fulfillment. This initiative aims to provide students without prior agricultural background the opportunity to acquire knowledge and certification in agriculture.

ROBYN LIEBENBERG

CONTENT AND BUSINESS/ STUDENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

BSc-  BOTANY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY

 Robyn’s focus lies in writing and managing textbook manuals, crafting assessments, and supervising content layouts. I also take charge of developing and designing PowerPoint presentations to complement our educational resources. Beyond content creation, I offer extensive administrative assistance by managing student schedules and maintaining accurate records.

ISAAC SEANE

 VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR

Isaac is a self-taught videographer with eight years of experience as a video director. He plays a vital role in assisting with video editing and content creation skills courses. Additionally, Isaac provides support with any video-related aspects of the company.

AYABONGA VAZI

CONTENT DEVELOPER : AGRI-PEDIA PRODUCTIONS

 BSc AGRIC- ANIMAL SCIENCE (OBTAINED),
MSc AGRIC-ANIMAL SCIENCE (IN PROGRESS)

Ayabonga holds a degree in animal science and is currently pursuing her honors in the same field. She is tasked with script writing, video creation and development, as well as AI content generation, all geared towards student content for skills courses.