{"id":340,"date":"2023-06-27T10:51:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ppecb2025\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2025-08-19T07:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:48:26","slug":"corporate-governance-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreports.ppecb.com\/2425\/part-2-governance-administration-information\/corporate-governance-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Governance Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_id=&#8221;section_one&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;76px||98px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;76px|20px|0px|20px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;76px|20px|0px|20px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;BreadcrumbRow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;absolute&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|20px|0px|20px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"breadcrumb__2024\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/annualreports.ppecb.com\/2425\/part-2-governance-administration-information\/\" style=\"color:#00c0f2;\">Part 2 > <\/a>  Corporate Governance Report<\/span><\/div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .et_pb_column:has(.breadcrumb__2024) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    position: static !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .et_pb_row:has(.content__column) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    position: static !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;main__heading&#8211;2024 page-head-section pageHead__Top&#8221; 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and<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>Oversee risk management and internal controls at the PPECB.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>An essential characteristic of the PPECB\u2019s culture is its compliance with applicable legislation, including the Constitution, relevant Acts, regulations, standards, protocols and codes. The PPECB\u2019s key enabling legislative Acts are the Perishable Products Export Control Act 9 of 1983 (PPEC Act), the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 (APS Act), and the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA). The PPEC Act is currently under review, particularly the sections relating to the appointment of the Board. Amendments are being considered to ensure the independence of the Board. During the period under review, an extensive update to the Regulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products (\u2018the Regulation\u2019) was finalised, and the draft Regulation was advertised for public comment on 14 June 2024. Overall, the Regulation was well received by a broad crosssection of fresh perishable products stakeholders (including industry bodies, producers, packers, exporters and retailers). The comments received were considered, and subsequently, the PPECB responded in writing with respect to the comments received and the resolution of the matters raised. The final Regulation was published on 17 January 2025 and will come into effect on 18 July 2025. The purpose of the Regulation is to ensure that the regulatory environment supports the functioning of the PPECB in a deregulated environment and provides for technological developments at the PPECB. The key changes to the Regulation are as follows: the exchange of information and issuing of documents; export information and data processes; to make provision for online applications for registration of exporters and cold chain service providers, and online trade facility applications; furnishing of export information electronically and the collection and provision of information and statistics by the PPECB.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB Board considers and approves a legal compliance register annually, ensuring that the PPECB remains focused on complying with applicable legislation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The legal compliance register:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"alphas\">\n<li>Identifies relevant legislation, policies and best practice;<\/li>\n<li>Indicates, where applicable, a management action plan, due date, and responsible party. The legal compliance register is a standing agenda item for the Risk Management Committee (RISCO) and is considered and discussed at each RISCO meeting; and<\/li>\n<li>Provides an overview of the relevant sections of legislation the PPECB must comply with and the required actions that ensure compliance with key legislation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) remains a focus area for the PPECB. POPIA refresher training was provided to the information and deputy information officer, the legal department and key personnel in June 2024. Key action points arising from the training session were listed, which included approving a legal compliance framework and listing the data processing activities of each department. The legal compliance framework was approved by the Board in November 2024 and the purpose of this framework is to provide an overarching framework for the policies, procedures, and structures that are aimed at managing the PPECB\u2019s legal compliance obligations. The purpose of the legal compliance framework and register is to ensure that the PPECB meets its legal obligations as set out in POPIA and all key legislation.<\/p>\n<p>As a public entity, the PPECB focuses on preventing irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The legal and procurement departments provide procurement and contract management training on an annual basis to mitigate any risk in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>During 2022\/2023, the PPECB\u2019s risk environment was impacted by a Presidential Proclamation transferring certain powers and functions under the APS Act and PPEC Act, in so far as those functions fall within the border law enforcement area, to the Minister of Home Affairs, who is the cabinet member responsible for the Border Management Authority Act 2 of 2020 (BMA). The PPECB engaged with the commissioners of the BMA, and a draft implementation protocol was provided to the BMA for review. A further meeting was held with the commissioners of the BMA in March 2025 to finalise the implementation protocol for signature.<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB Board\u2019s third year of its term commenced on 1 February 2025. The Board\u2019s approach to corporate governance is based on sound governance being essential to creating a sustainable business. Board development training is thus critical in ensuring that the principles of good corporate governance are adhered to. Audit Committee training was provided to the Board during the period of review.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/annualreports.ppecb.com\/2425\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/filler-images.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Image&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;400px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|300||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#00ADEF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB\u2019s Board Members and Subcommittees<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB is a statutory body constituted in accordance with Section 4 of the PPEC Act. The PPECB Board comprises eleven non-executive Board members representing the industries in which the PPECB operates. An independent non-executive member has not been appointed as a lead independent; as such, an appointment is not provided for in the PPEC Act.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB Board members are appointed by and are accountable to the Minister of Agriculture. They represent seven of the largest export groups as determined by export volume, as well as a member designated by the Minister. As such, the majority of the non-executive Board members and the Chairperson of the PPECB Board cannot be categorised as independent, as recommended by principle seven of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016. In terms of the PPEC Act, Board members serve for a period of three years.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of S4 (3) of the PPEC Act, the Minister may, on recommendation by the Board, appoint, on such conditions and for such period as she may determine, a person as an additional member of the Board for a particular purpose. Following the Board\u2019s recognition of the need for ICT expertise at board level, the Minister appointed Mr Nkhwangeni Rambau as a Board member in May 2024. Mr Rambau has qualifications and experience in the field of Information Technology. Mr Rambau attended his first Board meeting in June 2024, whereafter he was subsequently appointed as a member of the PPECB Audit Committee.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To discharge its duties more effectively, the Board has approved and delegated authority over specific matters to committees.<\/p>\n<p>There are two Board Committees &#8211; an Audit Committee and a Human Resources and Ethics Committee where social and ethics matters are considered and discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Following the identification of focus areas as a result of undertaking a sustainability assessment in the previous reporting period, the RISCO reviews progress with respect to the identified focus areas on a quarterly basis. 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Discussions with the procurement department will be held to determine the next steps<\/li><li>In progress. The certificate is required by 7 December 2025<\/li><li>Completed. The average use over 12 months was measured for the regions and Head Office. An initiative was launched to identify effective solutions to reduce electricity usage throughout the organisation. Identified measures will be implemented and awareness to reduce electricity will be raised at the People Connect sessions<\/li><\/ol><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"dark-blue\">3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Planting of trees project<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--dark-blue\"><li>The PPECB will donate 100 trees for the 2024\/2025 financial year planting of trees project to reduce the impact of the amount of kilometres driven. The purpose of the donation was to compensate for the over 5 million kilometres driven to service clients<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">100%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--dark-blue\"><li>Once the trees have been planted in June\/July 2024, a certificate of recognition will be issued to the PPECB<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Completed - one hundred trees were planted in the Uilenkraal Forest Restoration Project, Western Cape. A certificate was issued to the PPECB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"dark-blue\">4<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Implementing recycling at Head Office and Durban<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--dark-blue\"><li>Gauteng has separate waste bins for plastic, glass and paper<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">44%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--green\"><li>Implementation of a smart recycling solution that includes separate bins<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">In progress. Following market research the necessary procurement and contractual process will be followed to appoint a supplier to measure and quantify the PPECB's contribution in respect of green print<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"blue__row\">SOCIAL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"blue\">5<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Prioritising Employee Wellness<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--blue-1\"><li>Awareness articles circulated to remind employees of the Employee Wellness programme\u2019s availability<\/li><li>People Connect sessions were used to share wellness offering and session held on resilience<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">84%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--blue-1\"><li>Monthly updates on intranet which will be placed onto PPECB Connect and HCMS<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"blue\">6<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">PPECB\u2019s impact on the communities in which it operates<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--blue-1\"><li>Food Security Gardens (Call 2 Care\/iGardi, Soil for Life, Art Farm)<\/li><li>Chip in for Charity Golf Day<\/li><li>World Food Day sponsorship<\/li><li>Food packages over festive season for the DOA<\/li><li>Farmworker of the Year sponsorship<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">76%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"green__row\">GOVERNANCE<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong class=\"dark-blue\">7<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Current measures in place and their effectiveness in respect of reducing fraud and corruption<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ol class=\"ol__style--padding ol__list ol__style--dark-blue\"><li>Fraud prevention policy and plan<\/li><li>Ethics hotline policy and contract with independent service provider<\/li><li>Annual fraud awareness sessions at the People Connect sessions<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">88%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-123 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Information Officer\u2019s (CIO) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) report is a standing agenda item for the Board. This report includes strategic digital priorities, the business value of ICT and key projects, and compliance. The CIO reports directly to the Board regarding all matters relating to ICT.<\/p>\n<p>The subcommittees serve underwritten and approved charters, which are reviewed and updated annually. The Chairpersons of the Board, Audit Committee and Human Resources and Ethics Committee are satisfied that the Board and Committees have fulfilled their responsibilities in accordance with the relevant charters for the reporting period. The Chairpersons of these subcommittees are responsible for relaying all proposals agreed upon by the subcommittees to the Board for approval or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During the period of review, the Board members participated in a self-appraisal process to determine the extent to which the Committees and Board comply with their charters and to review and improve upon their performance. The outcomes of the process were presented at the Board strategy session in August 2024. Overall, the Board scored over 70% with respect to the majority of the questions posed, which indicates that the Committee and Board are effective with respect to compliance with its charters. The Likert scale of scoring was used, and where responses indicated strong disagreement, disagreement or no opinion, further information was provided to the Board. Action points were identified, some of which are still in progress, which will improve the Committee and Board\u2019s overall compliance with its charters.<\/p>\n<p>Remedial actions included fraud risk and combined assurance awareness, audit committee training, the inclusion of conflict resolution provisions in the EXCO charter, a review of the Communication policy and an agreed approach to engage with the Chairperson of the Board should Board members require mentoring and professional development. Some of these actions are still in progress, which will improve the Committee and Board\u2019s overall compliance with its charters.<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB continues to use a digital board portal, which allows for efficient preparation and provision of meeting packs, provides a central, secure platform to access meeting documents, and provides for electronic approval and signature of documents and meeting minutes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;8px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|300||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#00ADEF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The Board appoints the Chairperson, who is responsible for the effective functioning of the Board. 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Should either party wish to terminate the employment agreement before the termination date, a three-month written notice period is applicable.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO\u2019s five-year contract of employment terminates at the end of June 2025. The PPECB Board elected to enter into a new employment agreement with the CEO for a proposed term of five years. Succession planning for the CEO remains a focus area and is managed in terms of the PPECB Talent Management Framework. Succession planning has been implemented by ensuring that the COO can take over the role at short notice. When the CEO is required to travel abroad for an extended period, the COO or other delegated EXCO member is appointed to act in the position of CEO and fulfil all CEO duties accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>The CEO is a member of the Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA) and a country council member of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA).<\/p>\n<p>The Board is satisfied that it has determined the appropriate delegation of authority to ensure that management and the CEO are empowered to manage the day-to-day activities of the PPECB. The PPECB acts in accordance with a Board-approved delegation of authority framework, which stipulates the levels of authority for the CEO, EXCO and senior managers. The delegation of authority framework was reviewed during the review period.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;all-round-gothic|300||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#00ADEF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight: 600;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Business Conduct<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;section-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB Board endeavours to lead ethically, effectively and with integrity. During the period of review, the PPECB legal department reviewed and re-drafted the Code of Conduct in an effort to simplify the content and ensure that employees can easily apply it in their daily activities. The revised Code of Conduct was drafted from the employees\u2019 perspective and utilises wording such as \u2018our\u2019 and \u2018we\u2019, for example, \u2018We foster a culture of respect\u2019. The updated Code of Conduct was approved by the Board in March 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB has an independently managed fraud and ethics hotline to monitor and promote awareness of potentially unethical employee behaviour. Ethics Hotline calls and the investigation of such calls are reported to the Audit Committee. During the reporting period, the PPECB legal department created awareness in the People Connect sessions. The PPECB\u2019s independent serviceprovider, Whistle Blowers Pty Ltd, also provided online training sessions in November last year. The purpose of the awareness and training sessions was to ensure that employees use the appropriate platforms to report illegal or unethical business practices. An infographic was also circulated to raise further awareness.<\/p>\n<p>The PPECB has a Board member and employee declaration of interest and gift policy to ensure that Board members and employees act in good faith when discharging their duties. Employees and Board members are required to disclose any interests on an annual basis and as these arise. Board members are also required to disclose any interests relating to agenda items of a particular meeting. Such disclosures must be made before discussing the agenda item and via an electronic attendance\/ declaration register, which is circulated at every committee and Board meeting. An annual audit of employee declarations of interest is conducted. 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