Empowering Rural Communities Through Agricultural Skills

Hands-on Training | Real-World Impact | Agri-entrepreneurship for All

Welcome to Mashero Pty Ltd, your trusted and accredited Agri-SETA training provider. We specialize in practical, in-field agricultural training that transforms lives, especially among rural youth, women, people with disabilities, and underserved communities. Our goal is simple but powerful: equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to become self-sufficient agri-entrepreneurs and sustainable farmers.

🌟 Who We Are

Mashero Pty Ltd is a black-woman-owned, accredited agricultural training company based in South Africa. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, our founder, Nkhangweleni Sharon Mphaphuli, leads a passionate team committed to creating job opportunities, advancing food security, and building sustainable rural livelihoods through agriculture.

🚀 Our Mission

To deliver accessible, high-quality, and practical agricultural education that empowers disadvantaged populations to participate meaningfully in the agricultural economy.

👀 Our Vision

A thriving generation of agri-entrepreneurs and farmers who are skilled, resilient, and economically independent.

🌱 Our Story

Mashero Pty Ltd was born out of a deep passion for empowering communities through agriculture. Founded by Ms. Nkhangweleni Sharon Mphaphuli, the company reflects her unwavering commitment to rural development, food security, and hands-on skills transfer. Growing up in a rural area, Sharon witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by emerging farmers—limited access to resources, lack of technical training, and disconnection from viable markets. Determined to change that, she founded Mashero with a clear mission: to provide practical, accredited agricultural training that uplifts youth, women, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities. With over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, Sharon brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to Mashero. She holds a Master of Technology in Agriculture Crop Production from Tshwane University of Technology, a B-Tech in Agriculture Crop Production from Pretoria Technikon, and a National Diploma in Agriculture Resource Utilization from Mangosuthu Technikon. Her academic and field expertise form the foundation of Mashero’s approach—training that goes beyond the classroom and into the field.

At Mashero Pty Ltd, we deliver four core services designed to empower emerging farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and rural communities. Our approach blends practical experience with expert knowledge to foster sustainable growth and economic participation.

1. Mashero Workshops – Accredited Agricultural Training 🚜

Our workshops provide hands-on, Agri-SETA accredited training in the following disciplines:

  • Animal Production (NQF Levels 1–4)
  • Poultry Production (NQF Levels 1–4)
  • Mixed Farming Systems (NQF Levels 1–4)
  • Horticulture (NQF Levels 1–4)

Training is conducted on-site and in-field, ensuring that learners gain practical, real-world skills aligned with national standards.

2. Mashero On-Farm Training – Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development 🌱

Our Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program transforms farmers into business-minded agri-entrepreneurs. Delivered directly on the farm, the program includes:

  • Business planning & modeling
  • Financial literacy
  • Marketing & sales strategies
  • Legal compliance
  • Growth and sustainability planning

This immersive approach equips participants with the tools to build, manage, and scale successful agribusinesses.

3. Mashero Mentorships – Community Empowerment Projects

We lead and support community-driven farming initiatives in partnership with local municipalities, NGOs, and development agencies. These mentorship programs aim to:

  • Create job opportunities
  • Improve household food security
  • Foster youth and women participation in agriculture
  • Strengthen rural economies through long-term skills transfer

Our mentorships are built on ongoing guidance, field support, and empowerment.

4. Mashero Consulting – Advisory & Specialist Support

We offer tailored consulting and advisory services for smallholder and emerging farmers, focusing on:

  • Farm layout design and enterprise planning
  • Soil preparation and sustainable crop production
  • Livestock and poultry management
  • Enterprise compliance and formalization
  • Market linkage and agribusiness development

Our consultants bring deep sector expertise to help clients overcome barriers and achieve measurable success.

Why Choose Mashero Pty Ltd?

Benefits for Organizations

Benefits for Farmers

Our Success

Since inception, Mashero Pty Ltd has become a trusted and impactful agricultural training provider. Our mission is to uplift rural communities, youth, women, and vulnerable groups through hands-on, practical agricultural education. We ensure agricultural skills are accessible and immediately applicable, while promoting entrepreneurial thinking, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.

📊 Cumulative Impact (2017–2024)

💬 Hear from those who’ve walked the journey with us

Our impact is best expressed through the voices of those we’ve trained, mentored, and supported. From youth to women farmers, rural cooperatives to individual agri-entrepreneurs — Mashero has walked the journey with many.

“Before Mashero, I had no idea how to start my own farming business. Now I’m producing, selling, and planning to expand. They changed my life.”
— Mpho
“Before Mashero, I was farming for survival. Now I’m farming for business.”
— Vuyelwa M., Graduate of Mashero On-Farm Training, Eastern Cape
With business coaching through the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program, she established a profitable spinach and tomato enterprise that supplies local markets and schools.
“The hands-on approach helped me understand my land better. I now know how to prepare soil and rotate crops properly.”
— Tebogo N., Mashero Workshop Participant, Limpopo
Through Mashero Workshops, Tebogo boosted his yields by over 40% within a season.
“Thanks to the mentorship, our women’s co-op now produces enough to supply a local supermarket chain.”
— Florah R., Member of a Women-Led Farming Cooperative, Vhembe
They received technical training, enterprise support, and field mentorship to grow a small garden into a commercial-scale operation.
“Mashero’s consultants helped me formalize my poultry business. I now operate legally and access funding.”
— Sibusiso D., Young Agri-entrepreneur, Mpumalanga
With Mashero Consulting’s help, he registered his business, got funding, and improved his poultry systems.
“Our whole village benefited. We now have a community garden that feeds 40 households.”
— Chief M.N., Community Leader, Giyani
This was made possible through a municipality-backed partnership project with Mashero.
“I used to be unemployed. Now I run my own vegetable production business and train others.”
— Lufuno T., Plant Production Level 2 Graduate, Vuwani
Lufuno completed multiple NQF levels and now trains others while supplying organic herbs and vegetables.
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Are you a government department, NGO, private company, or funder looking to make a lasting impact in agriculture and rural development? Partner with Mashero to bring skills development, food security, and entrepreneurship to communities that need it most. Mashero doesn’t just train; we transform.

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Email Us

info@mashero.co.za

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Call Us

+27 82 589 2192

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Location

Gauteng, South Africa
Serving all provinces

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