About MySAAFoST

MySAAFoST is the student and young professional chapter of the South African Association for Food Science and Technology! We are a diverse, passionate group of individuals, within academia and industry, who are learning to navigate the world of Food Science and Technology.

By instilling a culture of “I learn, I lead, I mentor” we equip and enable one another to become well-rounded and knowledgeable young food scientists. We ensure the association’s longevity and, in doing so, become the future generation of the South African food industry.  Start your career, learn and have fun!

The 2023 – 2025  MySAAFoST leaders:

Peter Mukwevho (MySAAFoST Chair)
University of Pretoria

Nicolle Oberholzer (MySAAFoST Vice Chair)
World Food Programme

MySAAFoST Benefits and Requirements

  • Invitations to national and regional events
  • MySAAFoST discounts on event registration fees
  • Access to FST (South African Food Science and Technology) magazine
  • Access to the SAAFoST website student listings portal
  • Opportunities to gain SACNASP points
  • Industry networking
  • Join MySAAFoST committees
  • Gaining and exercising leadership skills
  • Exposure to our global affiliates
  • Community outreach programmes
  • Access to campus support groups and mentorship programmes
  • Social events

MySAAFoST Requirements

  • Registered as a student at a South African Tertiary Higher Education Institute
  • Studying towards a qualification within the Food Science or Technology fields

OR

  • Employed within the food industry 
  • “for” 10 years or less spent within industry or academia

MySAAFoST Committee

Peter Mukwevho (MySAAFoST Chair)
University of Pretoria

Nicolle Oberholzer (MySAAFoST Vice Chair  and Northern branch representative)
World Food Programme

Emma Johnson (Cape branch representative)
Mane/Deli Spices

Yvonne Murevanhema (Cape branch representative)
CPUT