Noordvaal Markagente / Market Agents

General information

The Institute of Market Agents of S A (IMASA) was founded in Bloemfontein in 1945 as the official organisation to represent Market Agents in South Africa.

OBJECTIVES:

To exist solely because for its members who determine its direction, actions and positions.

1. To work pro-actively on matters of interest to its members

2. To provide a communication forum for all participants in the marketing of fresh produce.

3. To represent its members with Government and other institutions.

4. To upgrade the standards of its members in terms of Ethics, Knowledge, Skills and Professionalism

MANAGEMENT

The highest decision-making body in IMASA is the Annual General Meeting – AGM.

The Institute comprises Regional Branches on the various markets and each Regional Committee is headed by a Chairperson. They serve on the National Management Committee which includes the President, Vice-President. Immediate former President and General Manager.

The day-to-day management of IMASA falls under the National Executive Committee which delegates these activities to the General Manager in terms of the instructions of the AGM.

This committee consists of:

President (elected every three years)

Vice-President

Immediate former President

General Manager

Additional member

MEMBERSHIP

There are three categories of membership:

Members – full voting rights at the AGM

Associate Members – Not market agents but people who have a direct interest in the fresh produce markets and the industry as a whole. No voting rights at the AGM

Honorary Members – Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to IMASA and the fresh produce sector. No voting rights at the AGM.