National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) – South Africa

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is an entity of the Department of Agriculture (DoA) under the National Government of South Africa.

The mission of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is to provide agricultural marketing advisory services to key stakeholders in support of a vibrant agricultural marketing system in South Africa.

The strategic objectives of the National Agricultural Marketing Council are to:

  • Increase market access for all market participants
  • Promote the efficiency of the marketing of agricultural products
  • Optimise export earnings from agricultural products
  • Enhance the viability of the agricultural sector

The National Agricultural Marketing Council serves through the following initiatives:

  • Research on trade, linking farmers to markets, monitoring food prices and inputs costs, as well as value chain
  • Development schemes aimed at leveraging the potential of smallholder agriculture through partnerships, as well as technical assistance and training programmes
  • Industry trusts
  • Bridging the communication gap between industry and the ministry
  • Statutory measures
  • Investigating statutory measure applications

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson

  • Mr Angelo Peterson

Deputy Chairperson

  • Ms Thandeka Ntshangase

Council Members

  • Prof Andre Jooste
  • Mr Sifiso Mhlaba
  • Ms Fezeka Mkile
  • Mr Jan Mocke
  • Ms Nonie Mokose
  • Ms Shandini Naidoo
  • Mr Gerhardus Schutte
  • Dr Thembi Xaba

Chief Executive Officer

  • Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Lebogang Dire

Senior Management

  • Mr Schalk Burger (Statutory Measures)
  • Mrs Khumbuzile Mosoma (Agribusiness Development)
  • Mr Bonani Nyhodo (Agricultural Trusts)
  • Ms Nolwazi Simelane (Human Capital and Communications)
  • Dr Mahlogedi Thindisa (Markets and Economic Research Centre)

Communications Officers

  • Mashao Mohale (Communication Manager)

Contact Details

The contact details of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Hillcrest Office Park, 177 Dyer Road, Barbet Place, Ground Floor, Hillcrest, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X935, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 341 1115
Email:info@namc.co.za
Website:www.namc.co.za