DALRRD: Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries

Contact Details

Vision

United, prosperous and transformed agricultural sector that contributes to food security for all

Mission

Advancing food security and agrarian transformation in the agricultural sector through innovative, inclusive and sustainable policies and programmes

Values

Drive: Driven to deliver excellent services
Attitude: Being an ambitious, passionate, reliable and dedicated workforce
Fairness: Acting with objectivity, empathy, integrity and transparency
Focus: Focusing on people, economic and rural development

Strategic Goals and Objectives

SG 1: Increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers

Strategic objectives

SO 1: Promote effi cient production, handling and processing of food, fi bre and timber
SO 2: Coordinate government food security initiative
SO 3: Improve production systems anchored in commodities with a competitive and comparative advantage in each province
SO 4: Comprehensive support towards rural development

SG 2: Sustained management of natural resources

Strategic objectives

SO 1: Ensure the sustainable management and effi cient use of natural resources
SO 2: Ensure protection of indigenous genetic resources
SO 3: Increase contribution to green jobs to improve livelihoods

SG 3: Effective national regulatory services and risk management systems

Strategic objectives

SO 1: Manage the level of risks associated with food, diseases, pests, natural disasters and trade
SO 2: Establish and maintain effective early-warning and mitigation systems

SG 4: A transformed and united sector

Strategic objectives

SO 1: Increase equity, ownership and participation of PDIs
SO 2: Enhance systems to support the effective utilisation of assets
SO 3: Improve social working conditions in the sector
SO 4: Provide leadership and support to research, training and extension in the sector

SG 5: Increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development

Strategic objectives

SO 1 Increase growth, income and sustainable job opportunities in the value chain
SO 2 Increase the level of public and private investment in the sector
SO 3 Increase market access for South African and African agricultural, forestry and fish products, domestically and internationally
SO 4 Increase production of feedstock to support the manufacturing sector

SG 6: Effective and efficient governance

Strategic objectives

SO 1 Establish and strengthen cooperative governance and functional relations with local and international stakeholders
SO 2 Strengthen policy, planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and sector information
SO 3 Provide effective audit, investigative and legal, human resources and financial risk management
SO 4 Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and the general legislative mandate
SO 5 Provide leadership and manage communication and information

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Organizational Structure

Chief Directorate: Operations Support

Directorate: DG Office Support

AIM: To provide an effective and efficient executive, administrative, logistical and secretariat support service to the director-general

FUNCTIONS:

Provide executive administrative support services.
Render management support services wrt human resources, financial resources, procurement and logistical support services
Provide secretariat services to the DAFF
Manage the workflow between DG’s Office, Ministry and Department.

Contact: Mr. W.L.S. Baatjies D:DG Office Support Room DA-GF-04 012 319 7834 WinstonBA@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Internal Audit

AIM: To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the DAFF’s operations

FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and operations in the department
Assess the extent of compliance of each area with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Conduct awareness and training in the combat of fraud and corruption

Contact: Ms NB Sithole(Acting) Director: Internal Audit (012) 319-7050 NobesuthuS@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Risk Management & Investigations

AIM: To provide efficient and effective risk management services

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate the identification of risks
Perform a risk assessment, including the compilation of a Fraud Prevention Plan
Develop a risk management strategy
Continually monitor status of risks and develop a process for appropriate action
Maintain an awareness of risk and risk management processes throughout the Department
Investigate concerns relating to fraud and theft in the department

Contact: Acting Director: Risk Management & Investigations Mr. B. Joseph (Burton) (012) 319-7060 BurtonJ@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Security Services

AIM: To ensure effective security services

FUNCTIONS:

Ensure effective physical security in the Department.
Ensure efficient security for the Departmental information.

Contact: Director: Security Services Mr. M.E. Govuza (Mzwandile) (012) 319-7937 082 777 9245 MzwandileG@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Human Resources Management & Development

Directorate: Human Resources Management

AIM: To render effective and efficient human resources management support services

FUNCTIONS:

Render human resources administration services.
Render recruitment and selection services.
Promote the efficient, effective and economic use of resources through the application of organisation and work study techniques.
Render a HRM support service for SMS and avail HR management information.
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Human Resources Management Ms. L. Bouwer (Leana) (012) 319-6675 082 785 4061 LeanaB@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Employee Relations

AIM: To facilitate sound employee relations and promote effective HR policies and practices

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate sound employee relations in the department
Promote effective human resources management policies and practices

Contact: Director: Employee Relations Ms V.M. Mashele (Mmapitso) (012) 319 6793 082 071 3377 MmapitsoM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Employee Development & Performance Management

AIM: To ensure the development of departmental human resources and a performance management culture

FUNCTIONS:

Promote a performance management culture through the implementation of performance management systems (SMS PMDS and EPMDS)
Promote and co-ordinate training and development interventions in the department
Promote and enhance employee’s health and wellness in the department
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Employee Development & Performance Management Ms. M.L.A. Manamela (Lexcy) (012) 319 8194 084 470 0327 LexcyM@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Chief Information Office

Directorate: Knowledge & Information Management

AIM: To provide knowledge, information management and archives services

FUNCTIONS:

Provide knowledge management services
Provide information management services
Provide archives services
Provide a business intelligence service
Manage the departments website and content
Render a library service
Render distribution services for agricultural publications

Contact: Director: Knowledge & Information Management Mr. V.P.G. Mdhluli (Godfrey) 012 319 7337 074 171 6827 GodfreyMd@daff.gov.za

Directorate: ICT Service Delivery and Operations

AIM: To ensure a stable ICT environment that enables the efficient and effective utilisation of information technology, as a strategic resource within the DAFF

FUNCTIONS:

Manage and oversee all ICT infrastructure, network and telecoms.
Advise on the effective use of ICT technology
Manage all ICT contracts and service level agreements.
Ensure readiness of ICT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) implementation.
Facilitate ICT initiatives as determine by GITO and GITO Council.

Contact: Director: ICT Service Delivery and Operations Ms Canddy Hlungwani (012) 319 6179 CanddyH@daff.gov.za

Directorate: ICT Service Strategy and Systems

AIM: To ensure development of ICT systems together with norms and standards maximising ICT as a business strategic tool.

FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate the development, review and implementation of the DAFF Master Plan System (MSP).
Oversee and manage the development, modification, enhancement and where necessary, retirement of all DAFF ICT systems.
Coordinate the development, review and implementation of ICT policies and guidelines in line with Government wide ICT policies and guidelines.
Manage and ensure ICT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and regular testing and checks in line with DAFF BCP.
Ensure a continuous ICT service improvement

Contact: Director: ICT Service Strategy and Systems Ms L.P. Dhlamini (Lerato) (021) 402 3911 LeratoD@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Fisheries Operations Support

Directorate: Integrated Human Resources Management

AIM: To render integrated human resources management services for the Branch: Fisheries

FUNCTIONS:

Render human resources administration support services
Render sound labour relations and performance management services within the Branch
Manage the implementation of policies and programmes on transformation and employee wellness within the Branch
Manage and co-ordinate training and development interventions within the Branch

Contact: Director: Integrated Human Resources Management Ms. Melane S.M. (Sarah) (021) 402 3372/88 073 263 2093 SarahME@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Financial Management

Directorate: Budgets

AIM: To manage the budgetary process

FUNCTIONS:

Co-ordinate and advice on budgetary planning and report on the state of expenditure.
Manage departmental revenue
Render an office support service.

Contact: Director: Budgets Mr. J. Venter (Johan) (012) 319-7308 082 802 6282 JohanV@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Facilities Management

AIM: To manage facilities, property and travel services

FUNCTIONS:

Render travel services
Render services with regard to property management and facilities

Contact: Director: Facilities Management Ms. N.J. Matshika (Nametso) (012) 319-7232 NametsoM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Supply Chain Management

AIM: To render supply chain management services

FUNCTIONS:

Render demand and acquisition management services.
Render a logistic and asset management service.
Render a management support service.

Contact: Director: Supply Chain Management Mr. R.K. Danster (Roewyn) (012) 319-7349 082 804 2923 RoewynD@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Financial Accounting

AIM: To manage expenditure, debt and exercise loss and internal control and financial reporting

FUNCTIONS:

Administer expenditure transactions
Administer debt, administer losses and exercise internal control
Manage bank accounts, control and suspense accounts and financial systems
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Financial Accounting Ms. Z. Lufele (Zoliswa) (012) 319-7322 082 494 7405 ZoliswaL@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Development Finance

Directorate: Development Finance Coordination

AIM: To promote the development of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries targeted financing programmes

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate the development of funding instruments
Provide a national policy framework for development Financing
Co-ordinate the development of national policy and facilitate the implementation of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries financing programmes
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Development Finance Coordination Mr S.G. Kelembe (Stembele) (012) 319- 7295 SitembeleK@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Financial Management Fisheries

Directorate: Supply Chain Management & Facilities

AIM: To provide supply chain and facilities management services

FUNCTIONS:

Render supply chain management services
Render facilities management services

Contact: Director: Supply Chain Management & Facilities Mr. S. Tikayo (Siyabonga) (021) 402 3373 076 889 0466 SiyabongaT@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Revenue Management

AIM: To manage departmental revenue

FUNCTIONS:

Plan, record and reconcile revenue
Report and payment of revenue
Manage revenue tariffs

Contact: Director: Revenue Management Mr. W. Rooifontein (Wickness) (021) 402 3554 082 822 2882 WicknessR@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Financial Management

AIM: To render effective financial management services

FUNCTIONS:

Design and implement effective budgetary and financial management practices and systems.
Facilitate efficient and effective payment of suppliers to the MLRF and report on accounts payable.

Contact: Director: Financial Management Ms. L. Botha (Linde) (021) 402 3687 083 417 7888 LindeB@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Legal Services

Directorate: Agricultural & Forestry Legal Support

AIM: To render agricultural and forestry legal support services

FUNCTIONS:

Drafting and Amendment of Legislations
Drafting of Agreements and Legal Instruments
Promotion of Access to Information Act
Facilitation of Civil Litigation and Development Facilitation Tribunal Hearings
Provide Administrative Support with regard to the appointment of the Boards, Committees and Councils
Strengthening law enforcement of Acts
Provide legal advice in relation to international law, international trade agreement and negotiations
Facilitate the drafting of agreements and contracts

Contact: Director: Agricultural & Forestry Legal Support (Vacant) Mr Berry Beukes (012) 319 6807 083 287 1027 BarryB@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Fisheries Legal Support

AIM: To render fisheries legal support services

FUNCTIONS:

Drafting and Amendment of Legislations
Drafting of Agreements and Legal Instruments
Promotion of Access to Information Act
Facilitation of Civil Litigation and Development Facilitation Tribunal Hearings
Strengthening law enforcement of Fisheries Acts
Provide legal advice in relation to international law, international trade agreement and negotiations
Facilitate the drafting of agreements and contract

Contact: Director: Fisheries Legal Support Ms S. Goordeen (Sohana) (021) 402 3183 SohanaG@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Stakeholder Relations & Communications

Directorate: Communication Services

AIM: To provide the department with communications support services

FUNCTIONS:

Provide editorial and information services
Promote public and internal communication
Render a design and media production service
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Communication Services Mr. M.S. Galane (Steve) (012) 319-7960 083 635 7346 SteveGAL@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Stakeholder Relations

AIM: To promote stakeholder relations

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate and promote stakeholder relations to effect co-operation and co-ordination between the DAFF and its stakeholders (Businesses outside government, i.e. Agriculture and Forestry industries)
Develop framework to liaise with and manage stakeholder relations in equitable manner.

Contact: Director: Stakeholder Relations Mr. T.C. Khonkwane (Chris) (012) 319 7122 082 310 3862 ChrisKH@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Intergovernmental Relations

AIM: To promote intergovernmental relations

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate and promote relations to effect co-operation and co-ordination between the DAFF and intergovernmental structure
Develop and maintain database of intergovernmental partners
Assist Provinces and Local Government Structure in planning processes
Assist provincial Directorates to implement their mandate

Contact: Director: Intergovernmental Relations Mr. E.Z. Silangwe (Zweli) (012) 319-6868 082 434 4560 ZweliS@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Fisheries Partnerships Management

Directorate: Stakeholder Engagement

AIM: To promote stakeholder relations

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate and promote stakeholder relations to effect co-operation and co-ordination between the DAFF and its stakeholders (Businesses outside government, i.e. fishing companies and small scale fisherman)
Develop frameworks to liaise with and manage stakeholder relations in equitable manner

Contact: Director: Stakeholder Engagement Mr. Stevens D.D.A (Desmond) (021) 402 3104 DesmondS@fdaff.gov.za

Directorate: Intergovernmental & International Relations

AIM: To establish, facilitate and manage an integrated framework to promote intergovernmental and international relations

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate and promote relations to effect co-operation and co-ordination between the DAFF and intergovernmental structure
Develop and maintain database of intergovernmental partners
Assist Provinces and Local Government Structure in planning processes
Assist provincial Directorates to implement their mandate

Contact: Director: Intergovernmental & International Relations Mr M.A Ngadlela (021) 402 3654 MqondisiN@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Communication Services (Fisheries)

AIM: To provide the Branch: Fisheries with communications support services

FUNCTIONS:

Provide editorial and information services
Promote public and internal communication
Render a design and media production service

Contact: Director: Communication Services (Fisheries) Mr. L.R. Adendorf (Lionel) (021) 402 3702 083 667 2100 LionelA@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Monitoring & Evaluation

Directorate: Organisation Performance

AIM: To facilitate the improvement of the performance of the department through the monitoring of the strategic objectives of the department

FUNCTIONS:

Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks and guidelines within the Sectors
Conduct organizational performance analysis
Conduct performance analysis on service delivery programmes
Conduct impact assessments
Monitor service delivery performance in line with Batho Pele
Co-ordinate drafting of the annual report

Contact: Director: Organisation Performance Mr. R.D.D. Phuthi (Doctor) (012) 319 8206 072 672 3386 DoctorP@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Provincial & SOE’s Performance Monitoring

AIM: To facilitate the development of performance indicators in relation to the department, provincial departments and state owned entities

FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate the development and support implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and guidelines for PDA’s and SOE’s
Monitor and evaluate Provincial Department’s of Agriculture, and SOE’s programmes performances
Facilitate the establishment of monitoring and evaluation capacity building within PDAs
Develop and review of associated institutions indicators

Contact: Director: Provincial & SOE’s Performance Monitoring Dr. S.F. Mkhize (Siphiwe) (012) 319-8469 072 658 1817 DME@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Statistics & Economic Analysis

AIM: To provide economic and statistical services to monitor the economic performance of the sector

FUNCTIONS:

Provide strategic economic intelligence and advice on the performance of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sector
Generate and manage national Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries statistics in support of effective decision-making
Disseminate agricultural statistical and economic information
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Statistics & Economic Analysis Ms. M.E. Matsei (Ellen) (012) 319 8454 082 553 2588 DAS@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Policy Development Planning

Directorate: Strategic Planning

AIM: To facilitate strategic and operational planning

FUNCTIONS:

Develop frameworks and guidelines on strategic planning matters
Provide strategic and operational planning support
Provide guidance and support in strategy implementation
Ensure alignment of performance indicators to strategic outputs
Compilation of MTSP reports

Contact: Director: Strategic Planning Ms. P. Molotsi (Mimi) (012) 319-7049 082 894 5815 DSP@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Programme Development Support

AIM: To facilitate programmes and project management systems and support

FUNCTIONS:

Create and maintain the programme management support office
Co-ordinate and facilitate implementation of departmental projects
Ensure the alignment of programmes to broader policy and strategies
Establish efficiency measures to budget utilisation

Contact: Director: Programme Development Support Ms R. Joemat (Rowena) (012) 319 8275 072 417 4711 RowenaJ@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Policy Research Support

AIM: To provide policy coordination and research analysis services

FUNCTIONS:

Manage the DAFF Research Agenda
Provide guidelines for policy development processes
Align DAFF policies to broader departmental and government policies
Review existing policies in line with government priorities
Advocacy on matters related to policy development
Facilitate and coordinate departmental policy costing
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Policy Research Support Dr. R.J. Sebola (Ramagwai) (012) 319-6078 082 924 6945 SebolaRJ@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: International Relations & Trade

Directorate: Africa Relations

AIM: To facilitate, guide, co-ordinate, support and manage bilateral and multilateral relations with governments, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries organizations and forums in Africa

FUNCTIONS:

Analyse and facilitate the establishment of sound development cooperation bilateral relations in a specific country or region
Render advice on trade and development cooperation engagements for a specific country, block or region.
Monitor and evaluate African events and developments which impacts on agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Provide support in the negotiations on matters of influence to agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Contact: Director: Africa Relations Mr. I.W. Makabanyane (Winston) (012) 319 6700 072 755 6331 WinstonM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: International Trade

AIM: To develop, promote and support the competitive participation of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors in international trade

FUNCTIONS: 1. Analyse and develop policy and advice on bilateral agricultural trade. 2. Analyse and develop policy and advice on multi-lateral agricultural trade. 3. Facilitate and support international trade initiatives. 4. Render management support services

Contact: Director: International Trade Ms. G. van Dijk (Gerda) (012) 319-8451 082 809 5462 DITR@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Americas, Australasia, Europe & Middle East Relations

AIM: To facilitate, guide, co-ordinate and support bilateral relations with governments, agriculture, forestry and fisheries organisations and forums in the rest of the world (America, Australasia, Europe, and the Middle East)

FUNCTIONS:

Analyse and facilitate the development of appropriate bilateral relations trade policies specific country or region
Analyse and facilitate the establishment of sound development cooperation bilateral relations in a specific country or region
Render advice on trade and development cooperation engagements for a specific country, block or region
Monitor and evaluate events and developments which impacts on agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Provide support in the negotiations on matter of influence to agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Contact: Director: Americas, Australasia, Europe & Middle East Relations Ms. M.M. Olifant (Mercia) (012) 319-6801 072 717 0070 MerciaO@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Cooperatives & Rural Enterprise Development

Directorate: Cooperatives & Enterprise Development

AIM: To ensure the development and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and initiatives to support the development of co-operatives and enterprise development

FUNCTIONS:

Develop policy, norms and standards for co-operative and enterprise development
Develop strategies and programmes for co-operatives and enterprise development
Co-ordinate Government Departmental and provincial policy inputs and programmes with regard to co-operatives & enterprise development
Manage the implementation of the co-operatives and enterprise development policies, strategies and programmes
Promote and co-ordinate entrepreneurial development linkages
Establish and promote mentorship and other support mechanisms

Contact: Director: Cooperatives & Enterprise Development Vacant (012) 319 6714

Directorate: BBBEE Charters Compliance

AIM: To develop and ensure compliance to the BBBEE charters

FUNCTIONS:

Formulate BBBEE policy, guidelines, legal framework and management measures within the sector
Set norms, standards and minimum service delivery standards
Support the co-ordination by DAFF of BBBEE implementation and sustainability in the sectoral councils
Establish and maintain data base on BBBEE status and needs
Develop policies, norms and standards for the allocation of permits in line with the DAFF sector charters (AgriBEE, Forestry and Fisheries Sector Charter)

Contact: Director: BBBEE Charters Compliance Mr. M.R. Mokoena (Madime) (012) 319-8459 083 747 4791 MadimeM@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Agro-processing & Marketing

Directorate: Marketing

AIM: To facilitate the creation of a conducive environment for role players within the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector to access markets both locally and internationally, through the development and implementation of policies, the provision of market intelligence and technical support

FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement an integrated framework to ensure market access for emerging/ developing sector role players
Develop a set of interventions to ensure market access and fair trade for established farmers
Provide agriculture, forestry and fisheries commodity profiles and market analysis and food pricing reports
Provide agriculture, forestry and fisheries marketing, training manuals and information toolkits for emerging farmers & extension officers and promote markets
Provide market intelligence/market access & infrastructure support

Contact: Director: Marketing Mr. M.H. Mamabolo (Mogala) (012) 319-8072 MogalaM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Agro-processing Support

AIM: To facilitate the transformation of primary agriculture, forestry and fisheries commodities into value added products

FUNCTIONS:

Develop small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises development intervention strategies and programmes for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products
Facilitate the implementation of strategies and programmes with beneficiaries and stakeholders
Facilitate the processes to ensure that the appropriate support and funding is channelled for capacity building, processing technologies and access to markets
Provide financial and human capacity support to provincial departments to execute their agro-processing enterprises development mandate into agriculture, forestry and fisheries products

Contact: Director: Agro-processing Support Mr. L.M.V. Thindisa )(Victor) (012) 319 8457 VictorTH@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Subsistence Farming

AIM: To improve on the production systems and development support of subsistence farmers in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries, forestry and fishery sectors to achieve food security. livelihoods

FUNCTIONS:

Provide policy guidelines for development of existing and new subsistence farmers
Set norms and standards for viable farmer settlement programmes
Provide programmes for support and graduation
Monitor and evaluate policies and programmes.
Co-ordinate activities that are cross cutting with other entities
Database development and management
Coordinate on-farm research of production systems
Develop and promote national policy and standards for household food security.
Facilitate the design and planning of household food security programmes

Contact: Director: Subsistence Farming Mr. M.E. Mamadi (Molatelo) 012 319 6736 MolateloMAM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Small Holder Development

AIM: To improve on the production systems and development support of smallholder farmers in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries, forestry and fishery sectors to achieve food security livelihoods

FUNCTIONS:

Provide guidelines for development of existing and new small-holder farmers.
Provide Programmes for support and graduation.
Set norms and standards for viable farmer settlement programmes
Provide programmes for support and graduation
Monitor and evaluate policies and programmes.
Co-ordinate activities that are cross cutting with other entities.
Develop and promote national policy and standards for household food security.
Facilitate the design and planning of household food security programmes

Contact: Director: Small Holder Development Dr. J.K. Moeng (Jemina) (012) 319- 8496 082 884 2851 DSHD@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Infrastructure Support

AIM: To facilitate the provision of inputs, implements & infrastructure support

FUNCTIONS:

Provide professional advisory engineering services (including planning, design specification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
Provide implementation, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair construction services regarding priority agricultural infrastructure projects.
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Infrastructure Support Mr. A.T. Van Coller (At) (012) 846- 8502 083 417 7074 ATvC@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Sector Capacity Development

Directorate: Sector Education & Training

AIM: To facilitate and support education and training skills in the sectors

FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the national Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries education and training strategy
Work with line function SETAs, SAQA and other relevant Quality Assurance Bodies in the generation of relevant qualifications and skills programmes for the sector
Develop national human resources development programmes and schemes for the benefit of the sectors
Coordination and facilitate the implementation of international training strategy.
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate sector funded training programmes
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Sector Education & Training Ms. Z.A. Shokane (Amanda) (012) 319 6628 AmandaSHO@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Sectoral Colleges

AIM: To promote development of centres of excellence on sector skills training

FUNCTIONS:

Develop, review norms and standards for Sectors Training Institutes
Monitor and evaluate adherence to the set norms and standards by Agricultural Training Institutes
Develop and guide the implementation of a vocational training system for the sector
Facilitate the review of Sectorals curriculum
Maintain a national data base on graduate enrolments and outputs from Sectoral colleges.
Promote training, research and extension on small stock and agricultural production in semi-arid and arid climates

Contact: Director: Sectoral Colleges Mr. S. Nompozolo (Sivelile) (012) 319 6957 SivelileN@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Sector Transformation

AIM: Develop, manage and co-ordinate sector transformation and gender mainstreaming policy and strategy in line with the government objectives for the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sector

FUNCTIONS:

Develop sector-specific policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures wrt transformation within the sector
Facilitate the development of capacity for transformation in the sector
Develop a framework to facilitate the implementation of programmes aimed at achieving the department’s and government’s objectives and international obligations with regards to vulnerable groups (i.e. farm workers, communities etc.) within the sector
Monitor and advice on the implementation of special programmes initiatives focusing on People with disabilities, Youth Development, Women and vulnerable groups (i.e. farm workers, communities etc.) within the sector
Identify sector related social improvement opportunities to ensure maximum participation of the vulnerable groups (i.e. farm workers, communities etc.)
Manage the development of a service delivery improvement plan for the sector

Contact: Director: Sector Transformation Vacant (Acting Ms M. K. Thobejane) (012) 319-8265

Directorate: Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute

AIM: To promote training, research and extension on small stock and agricultural production in semi-arid and arid climates

FUNCTIONS:

Provide accredited education and training in agriculture.
Provide new and adapted technologies for increased and sustainable production.
Provide effective support services to the Institute

Contact: Director: Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute Mr. M.J. Herselman (Tino) (049) 802 6605 083 378 6440 DGADI@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: National Extension Support Services

Directorate: National Extension Reform

AIM: To provide strategic leadership and guidance for extension and advisory services in the sector.

FUNCTIONS:

Develop norms and standard for extension and advisory services
Set norms and standards for all service providers, extension officers (standard equipment and offices) level of training and qualifications
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of norms and standards in extension and advisory services

Contact: Director: National Extension Reform Mr. T. Lukhalo (Tozamile) (012) 319 6524 TozamileL@daff.gov.za

Directorate: National Extension Support

AIM: To provide leadership and strategic support and coordination in the implementation of norms and standards for extension and advisory services.

FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the national extension recovery plan in consultation with PDA’s
Provide support to extension and advisory services in Forestry and Fisheries,
Develop and assess the effectiveness of various extension and advisory service delivery methodologies or approaches relevant for the sector

Contact: Vacant

Chief Directorate: Inspection & Quarantine Services

Directorate: Inspection Services

AIM: To ensure compliance with agricultural legislations and risk management of agricultural products

Functions

Render risk management inspection/auditing services at official ports of entry points
Render national plant risk management inspection/auditing services
Provide national plant quarantine and diagnostic services
Render Animal Quarantine and inspection services

Contact: Director: Inspection Services K.E. Phoku) (012) 309 8703 ErnestP@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Food Safety & Quality Assurance

AIM: To regulate and promote food safety and quality assurance of agricultural products through legislative control

FUNCTIONS

Regulate food safety and quality of agricultural products
Provide an analytical laboratory services in support of the food safety and quality regulatory system
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Dr. B.R. Ntshabele (Boitshoko) (012) 319-7304 082 332 8016 BoitshokoN@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Agricultural Inputs Control

AIM: To ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of agricultural production inputs

Functions

Manage the evaluation of technical data on farm feeds, fertilizers and fertilizing plants
Manage the evaluation of technical data on agricultural remedies
Manage the evaluation of technical data on stock remedies
Render registration administration services in terms of Act 36 of 1947
Render inspection services in terms of Act 36 of 1947

Contact: Director: Agricultural Inputs Control Mr. M.J. Mudzunga (Maluta) (012) 319-7303 MalutaM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Food Import & Export Standards

AIM: Facilitate the import and export of plant and animal products through coordination and implementation of applicable policies, norms, standards, regulations and strategies.

FUNCTIONS

Undertake promotions and awareness of cross cutting Biosecurity risk issues affecting the trade in agricultural products
Facilitate the strengthening of SPS capacity and coordination to improve compliance under the WTO-SPS agreement
Facilitate the issuing of permits in terms of various legislative mandates regulating food safety, plant health and animal health

Contact: Director: Food Import & Export Standards Ms. C.L. Arendse (Chantel) (012) 319 6247 082 992 0952 ChantalA@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Plant Production & Health

Directorate: Plant Production

AIM: To develop national policy norms and standards to support plant production

Functions

Develop norms and standards for and promote and co-ordinate sustainable plant production practices
Ensure the quality of seed
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Plant Production Mr. T.C. Ramashala (Thabo) (012) 319-6079 072 357 3845 Thabo.Ramashala@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Plant Health

AIM: To manage risks associated with plant health

Functions

Develop policy, legislation, norms and standards and guidelines to manage plant health risks
Ensure compliance with national & international plant health obligations
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Plant Health Ms. A.P. Baxter (Alice) (012) 319 6529 082 847 8767 AliceB@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Genetic Resources

AIM: To regulate and provide an integrated national management system in support of sustainable use of genetic resources for food and Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries

Functions

Ensure the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources
Ensure the conservation and sustainable use of farm animal genetic resources
Render national variety control services on plant propagating material
Develop and implement policies, strategies and legislation to contribute to the safe use, handling and transfer of genetically modified organisms & genetic resources
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Genetic Resources Ms N.C. Netnou-Nkoana ) (012) 319 6183 NoluthandoN@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Animal Production & Health

Directorate: Animal Production

AIM: To develop national policy norms and standards to support livestock production, aquaculture, and game farming

FUNCTIONS:

Develop norms and standards for animal production & game farming
Promote and co-ordinate animal production and game farming
Ensure effective regulation, monitoring and impact assessment of animal production and game farming systems
Render management support services.

Contact: Director: Animal Production Mr M.J. Mamabolo (Joel) (012) 319 7424 JoelM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Veterinary Public Health

AIM: To facilitate the provision of preventative veterinary activities and regulate the production of safe animal products and by-products

FUNCTIONS:

Regulate the production of safe animal products and by-products
Facilitate and co-ordinate animal welfare matters as well as preventative veterinary activities
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Veterinary Public Health Dr. T. Songabe (Tembile) (012) 319-7688 TembileS@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Animal Health

AIM: To manage the risks associated to animal health

FUNCTIONS:

Promote, prevent and control animal diseases
Formulate policy and reduce sanitary risks in the import and export of animals and animal products
Render epidemiological services for early warning and monitoring of animal diseases
Render management support services

Contact: Director: Animal Health Dr. M. Maja (Mpho) (012) 319-7456/7615 082 323 0166 Mpho.Maja@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Forestry Operations

Directorate: Forestry Management (Eastern Cape)

AIM: To manage and co-ordinate forestry in the EC province

FUNCTIONS:

Manage state forests and associated assets.
Enforce the NFA and NVFFA.
Plan and execute plantation production management plans.
Implement social forestry programmes

Contact: Director: Forestry Management (Eastern Cape) Mr. N. Quvile (Nkosipendule) (043) 604 5523 082 805 5984 NkosipenduleQ@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Forestry Management (KZN)

AIM: To manage and co-ordinate forestry in the KZN province

FUNCTIONS:

Manage state forests and associated assets.
Enforce the NFA and NVFFA.
Plan and execute plantation production management plans.
Implement social forestry programmes

Contact: Director: Forestry Management (KZN) Mr. K.J. Weir (Kim) (033) 392 7706 082 887 2098 KimW@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Forestry Management (Mpumalanga/Limpopo)

AIM: To manage and co-ordinate forestry in the region

FUNCTIONS:

Manage state forests and associated assets.
Enforce the NFA and NVFFA.
Plan and execute plantation production management plans.
Implement social forestry programmes

Contact: Director: Forestry Management (Mpu/Limp) Mr. M.A. Tshivhase (Andrew) (012) 309 5746 AndrewT@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Forestry Management (Other regions)

AIM: To manage and co-ordinate forestry in the small provinces [WC, FS, Gauteng, NW & NC provinces]

FUNCTIONS:

Manage state forests and associated assets
Enforce the NFA and NVFFA.
Plan and execute plantation production management plans.
Implement social forestry programmes

Contact: Director: Forestry Management (Other regions) Mr. T.C. Ndou (Cyril) (012) 309 5708 082 805 5913 DFLMT@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Forestry Development & Regulations

Directorate: Commercial Forestry

AIM: To promote optimum development of arboriculture, commercial and urban forestry

FUNCTIONS:

Direct commercial forestry (performance criteria and indicators) through planning & audits
Manage State forest transfers and administration of Lease Agreements
Administer the State Forests Act

Contact: Director: Commercial Forestry Ms. P.N. Nkhwashu (Pumeza) (012) 309 5706 082 802 2944 Pumeza Nkhwashu @daff.gov.za

Directorate: Small Scale Forestry

AIM: To ensure the promotion and development of small scale forestry

FUNCTIONS:

Direct small growers initiatives and programmes.
Facilitate social and livelihood programmes for forestry.
Administer the State Forest Act in terms of small scale forestry

Contact: Director: Small Scale Forestry Mr. T.J. Mathiane (Tebogo) (012) 309 5712 082 803 1413 DFD@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Forestry Regulations & Oversight

AIM: To implement forestry regulation and oversight functions

FUNCTIONS:

Develop national norms and standards for sustainable forest management.
Manage the provision of knowledge and strategic information
Manage forestry scientific and information services.

Contact: Director: Forestry Regulations & Oversight Mr. A.R. Madula (Renny) (012) 309 5710 082 809 1855 DFPS@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Natural Resources Management

Directorate: Woodlands & Indigenous Forest Management

AIM: To ensure an enabling framework for the sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests

FUNCTIONS:

Set norms and standards for indigenous forests and woodland management
Develop rehabilitation programmes for woodlands and indigenous forests
Manage the conservation planning and compliance with the national management frameworks
Provide frameworks for trees outside forests including greening

Contact: Director: Woodlands & Indigenous Forest Management Ms. T.N. Mjali (Tozi) (012) 309 5716 082 805 8827 DFTIS@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Water Use & Irrigation Development

AIM: To ensure the efficient development and revitalisation of irrigation schemes and management for agricultural purposes of water in South Africa

FUNCTIONS: 1. Manage the revitalisation of irrigation schemes. 2. Manage the promotion of water management. 3. Manage the establishment of irrigation schemes. 4. Render management support services.

Contact: Director: Water Use & Irrigation Development Ms. M.J. Gabriel (Mary –Jean) (012) 846 8569/8567 082 555 8064 MaryJeanG@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Climate Change & Disaster Management

AIM: To facilitate risk and disaster management in agriculture

FUNCTIONS:

Provide a national policy framework for Risk and Disaster Management.
Ensure the effective planning and implementation of an early warning system in support of Risk Management.
Co-ordinate post disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
Implement climate change programs in support of risk and disaster management as well as ensuring compliance to the national climate change response strategy
Prevent production losses by combating migratory pests and diseases
Render management support services.

Contact: Director: Climate Change & Disaster Management Mr. I.B. Kgakatsi (Ikalafeng/ Ben) (012) 319-7956/7955 082 881 0311 IkalafengK@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Land Use & Soil Management

AIM: To promote, regulate and co-ordinate the sustainable use of natural agricultural resources

FUNCTIONS:

Provide information on the potential, use and state of the natural agricultural resources.
Promote the effective Management of Natural Agricultural Resources.
Ensure compliance to principles of sustainable use of natural agricultural resources.
Ensure the promotion and preservation of Agricultural Land and
Facilitate the effective administration of agricultural and forest land.
Render a management support service.

Contact: Director: Land Use & Soil Management Ms. R.L. Bosoga (012) 319 7685 DLUSM@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Aquaculture & Economic Development

Directorate: Aquaculture Technical Services

AIM: To provide public support and essential services to the aquaculture industry.

FUNCTIONS:

Develop, manage and implement technical, training and advisory programmes for fish farmers.
Develop, manage and implement the information and data management systems and economic services
Develop and manage aquaculture development facilities

Contact: Director: Aquaculture Technical Services Ms. K.S.H. Morake (Khumo) (021) 402 3038 KhumoM@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Sustainable Aquaculture Management

AIM: To provide integrated platform for management of aquaculture through effective administration of policies, legislation and institutional arrangements.

FUNCTIONS:

Develop, manage and implement integrated licensing and permitting system, development & review of legislation, norms & standards, guidelines & regulations
Develop, manage and implement the monitoring programmes for compliance with legislation and permit conditions, and for environmental and bio-security management
Develop and manage stakeholder networks, committees, forums and institutional support

Contact: Director: Sustainable Aquaculture Management Mr. A. Njobeni (Asanda) (021) 402 3409 AsandaN@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Socio-Economic Development

AIM: To provide integrated platform for fisheries development and transformation throughout the value-chain. FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement fisheries livelihoods programmes
Develop, manage [including licensing and permitting] and implement programmes for management of fishing harbours, fish-processing plants and related economic infrastructure
Develop and implement fisheries transformation charter and programmes, economic studies, information management and capacity building.

Contact: Director: Socio-Economic Development Mr. L. Williams (Lucas) (021) 402 3567 082 806 3806 LucasW@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Monitoring, Control & Surveillance

Directorate: Compliance

AIM: To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act of 1998 for the sustainable utilisation of marine living resources

FUNCTIONS:

Ensure inspections to protect and enhance marine assets and resources.
Manage patrols to protect and enhance marine assets and resources
Monitor potential areas of risk within Fisheries
Develop the necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholder participation

Contact: Director: Compliance Mr. Nqoro M (Mongezi) (021) 402 3020 MongeziN@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Fisheries Protection Vessels

AIM: To ensure that fish resources are protected through effective and efficient utilisation of the Fisheries Protection Vessels and other relevant equipment and systems

FUNCTIONS:

Manage the utilisation of the Fisheries Protection Vessels
Promote and enforce compliance to ensure sustainable utilisation of marine living resources
Develop, monitor, and enforce compliance with international and regional agreements
Develop the necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholder participation

Contact: Acting Director: Fisheries Protection Vessels

Mr. B. Liedeman (Bernard) (021) 402 3066 BernardL@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Monitoring & Surveillance

AIM: To promote and enforce compliance to ensure sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources

FUNCTIONS:

Promote and enforce compliance to ensure sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources
Promote monitoring and surveillance to regulate sustainable utilization of marine living resources
Manage marine and coastal resources through the proper monitoring, control and surveillance regulatory framework

Contact: Director: Monitoring & Surveillance Mr. C.N. Dana (Nosinathi) (021) 402 3504 084 586 4804 NkosinathiD@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Marine Resources Management

Directorate: Offshore & High Seas Fisheries

AIM: To ensure the sustainable utilization and equitable and orderly access to the Offshore and High Seas fisheries resources through improved management and regulation

FUNCTIONS:

Develop policy, norms and standards for Offshore & High Seas resource management
Manage the restructuring of the fishing industry to address historical imbalances and to achieve equity within the offshore and high seas fisheries sector.
Manage the process for granting of relevant rights of access, other rights, permits and licenses as contemplated in the Marine Lining Resources Act within the offshore and high seas fisheries sector
Develop the necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholder participation

Contact: Director: Offshore & High Seas Fisheries Mr. S. Pheeha (Saasa) (021) 402 3574 082 558 5837 SaasaP@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Small Scale Fisheries

AIM: To administer the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA), manage, promote, and support the small-scale fisheries sector

FUNCTIONS:

Develop policy, norms and standards for Small scale Fisheries management
Manage the administration and support of small-scale fisheries sector in accordance with legislative requirements
Manage the verification of product flow through the fishing value chain
Develop the necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholder participation

Contact: Director: Small Scale Fisheries Mr. C. Smith (Craig) 021 402 3344 CraigS@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Inshore Fisheries Management

AIM: To ensure the sustainable utilization and equitable and orderly access to the Inshore fisheries resources through improved management and regulation

FUNCTIONS:

Develop policy, norms and standards for Inshore fisheries management
Manage the administration and support of inshore fisheries sectors in accordance with legislative requirements
Manage the Inshore fisheries sector to ensure sustainability of the sector.
Develop the necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholder participation

Contact: Director: Inshore Fisheries Management Mr. D. Fredericks (Dennis) (021) 402 3187 074 155 6333 DennisF@daff.gov.za

Chief Directorate: Fisheries Research & Development

Directorate: Research Support

AIM: To provide administrative, management and logistical support to fisheries research and development

FUNCTIONS:

Provide research administrative, management and logistical support
Manage research technical support services.

Contact: Acting Director: Research Support Mr. J. Matshili (021) 402 3105

Directorate: Aquaculture Research

AIM: To provide scientific research and advice on aquaculture research

FUNCTIONS:

Provide management support for marine aquaculture research.
Undertake aquaculture research and promote the sustainable development of aquaculture
Provide scientific advice to support aquaculture research
Develop and manage stakeholder networks, committees, forums and institutional support

Contact: Director: Aquaculture Research Mr. B. Semoli (Belemane) (021) 402 3534 082 457 0477 BelemaneS@daff.gov.za

Directorate: Resources Research

AIM: To provide scientific research and advice on fisheries resources research

FUNCTIONS:

Provide management support for marine resources research.
Undertake resources research and promote the sustainable and optimal management of fisheries resources
Provide scientific advice to support resources research
Develop and manage stakeholder networks, committees, forums and institutional support

Contact: Director: Resources Research Dr. K. Prochazka (Kim) (021) 402 3546 083 302 8191 KimP@daff.gov.za

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