The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is the department of the Limpopo Provincial Government mandated to promote a sustainable and inclusive agricultural sector that stimulates economic growth and ensures food security for rural communities within the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
The vision of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is a united, prosperous and productive agricultural sector for sustainable rural communities.
The mission of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is to promote economic growth and food security through sustainable agricultural and entrepreneurship development.
As a department, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development values:
- Principles of Batho Pele
- Shared Visionary Leadership Team
- Spirited and Action
- Optimal Human Resource Utilisation
- Our People and Their Diversity
The strategic goals of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are:
- An enabling service delivery environment
- A sustainable agricultural natural resource base
- Improved agricultural production
- Safe and tradable animals and animal products
- Demand-led training and research programmes
- A competitive agricultural sector
- A skilled and empowered farming community
Office Bearers/Management
MEC
- Ms Nakedi Grace Kekana (ANC)
Head of Department
- Ms Ramatsimele Maisela
CFO
- Ms Maria Nkatingi
Chief Directors
- Mr L Kola (Sustainable Resource Management)
- Dr M Labuschagne (Agrigarian Transformation and Sector Development)
- Mr S Mahlangu (Waterberg District)
- Ms Mpho Mashamba (Human Resources)
- Ms M Nkopane (Agriculture Geo-Spatial Information Services)
- Mr MJ Nowata (Agriculture Development and Farmer Support)
- Ms Lucy Seabi (Agriculture Regulatory and Technology Development)
Directors
- Mr MC Chaamano (MEC Support)
- Ms TF Hetisane (Internal Control and Compliance)
- Ms EM Kekana (Capricorn District)
- Ms M Lekolwane (Supply Chain and Asset Management)
- Mr M Mabilo (Mopani District)
- Mr H Maboa (Sekhukhune District)
- Dr MK Mabunda (Veterinary Services)
- Ms R Machabaphala (Anti Corruption and Integrity Management)
- Mr S Mahlangu (Waterberg District)
- Mr ST Makhuvele (Deputy Director: HOD Support)
- Ms MM Makwaana (Agricultural Advisory Services)
- Mr ML Mariba (Vhembe District)
- Mr T Maruping (Management Accounting)
- Mr MK Mashele (Labor Relations)
- Mr KP Mbedzi (Financial Accounting)
- Mr JJ Mkhari (Rural Development Coordination)
- Mr C Mojapelo (Acting: Animal Science)
- Ms N Molamod (Acting: SCM)
- Mr CV Ndlozi (Agribusiness Support and Development)
- Mr Matome Phosa (Acting: Security)
- Ms H Ramaboea (Animal Production)
- Mr RR Ramugondo (Research Services)
- Mr MT Sebei (Performance Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Mr M Selemela (Natural Resource)
- Dr Mashigo Sepale (Land Care and Land Use Management)
- Ms PN Shipalana (Employee Health and Wellness)
- Mr DE Sibuyi (Engineering and Infrastructure Development)
- Ms KC Tloubatla (Acting: GITO)
- Dr KA Tshikolomo (Crop Science)
Senior Management
- Mr TS Dali (Parliamentary Officer)
- Mr M Mashilaone (Principal: Tompi Seleka College)
- Ms MC Tshisikule (Principal: Madzivhandila College)
Communications Officers
- Avhashoni Magada
- Mr Obed Makgoale
- Mr Reggie Ngcobo (Media Liaison Officer)
- Mr MS Ramafalo (Media Liaison Officer)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Temo Towers, 67-69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700 |
| Telephone: | 015 294 3000 |
| Email: | mothotsema@agric.limpopo.gov.za |
| Website: | www.ldard.gov.za |
