The Department of Agriculture (DoA) in South Africa is a national department under the national government that was formed from the previous Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).
The vision of the Department of Agriculture in South Africa is to have sustainable agriculture and food security for all.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to improve agricultural production to stimulate economic development and food security through sustainable livelihoods; innovative sustainable agriculture; and promotion of access to opportunities for youth, women and other vulnerable groups.
Reporting Entities
- Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC)
- Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
- National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
- Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)
- Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
- South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
Office Bearers/Management
Minister
- Mr John Henry Steenhuisen (Minister of Agriculture) (DA)
Deputy Minister
- Ms Rosemary Nokuzola Capa (Deputy Minister of Agriculture) (ANC)
Director General
- Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Mokete Mokono (Acting)
Deputy Directors General
- Mr K Kgang (Acting: Corporate Support Services)
- Ms Kwena Komape (Economic Development, Trade and Marketing)
- Mr Nasele Mehlomakulu (Food Security and Agrarian Reform)
- Mr Dipepeneneng Serage (Agriculture Production, Health and Food Safety)
Senior Management
- Ms MJ Gabriel (Director: Water use and Irrigation Development)
- Mr Joel Mamabolo (Director: Animal Production)
Communications Officers
- Ms Joylene van Wyk (Director: Media Liaison: Ministry of Agriculture)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Department of Agriculture are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 20 Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X250, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 319 6000 |
| Website: | www.nda.gov.za |
