VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
Our vision
“Prosperous Agriculture Farming our Future”
Our mission
“By partnering with relevant Stakeholders, leverage available Resources and Technologies to optimise Productivity and Economic Growth In the Agticutural sector”
Our values
The core values of the Department are informed by the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 199
6 and the supporting suite of transformation legislation. These values are:
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Good governance
• Dedication
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Passion
• Confidentiality
DELIVERY AGREEMENTS AND PROVINCIAL PRIORITY OUTCOMES
The Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Environmental Affairs contributes to the following outcomes:
Outcome 7: vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all will be achieved through the following outputs:
• Sustainable agrarian reform with a thriving small and large farming sector
• Improved access to affordable and diverse food
• Improved rural services to support livelihoods
• Improved employment opportunities and economic livelihoods
• Enabling institutional environment for sustainable and inclusive growth
Outcome 4: strengthening employment, economic growth and equality in line with the job creation model
Sub-output 3: Sector strategies to support growth of labour-intensive industries. Diversification of the economy into industries that can support employment, starting with labour-absorbing sectors in IPAP2 (agro processing, tourism, BPS, biofuels, clothing, forestry): implement KAPs
• Proposals for expanding employment in agriculture, especially through step up in (a) number of formal small-scale producers based on integration of land reform with other support measures and (b) existing micro producers experiencing qualitative improvement in output
• Develop standardised approach to sector strategies that establishes common methodology across the state for (a) identifying constraints on employment-creating growth, (b) ensuring alignment of budgets and government institutions, and (c) working with stakeholders
• Identify all labour-absorbing sectors and monitor their development
Outcome 10: Environmental Assets & Natural Resources that are valued, protected & continually enhanced. This summary suggests the need to address four critical problems:
• Water is unsustainably used, and the quality and quantity of water resources is in decline.
• Reduce green-house gas emissions, prepare strategies to cope with projected climate change impacts and reverse the rising trend in relation to the release of pollutants into the atmosphere.
• Proper and better management of our environment; and
• Protection of our biodiversity. Veterinary Services – Dr. Christian Mojapelo
Responsible for provision of the following services:
• Promoting a healthy animal population through disease surveillance, disease prevention and disease control.
• Prevent transmission of disease of animal origin to humans.
• Promote food safety in food of animal origin, with special emphasis on enforcing good hygiene practices at abattoirs.
• Facilitate export of animals and/or animal products through certification of health of these animals and/or animal products.
• Provide a reliable and reputable laboratory diagnostic service.
• Promote animal identification to support traceability
2. Extension & Advisory services – Me Mangi Ramabenyane. (064 063 6910)
c. Agricultural Skills Development – Me. Mangi Ramabenyane
(0640636910)
2. Engineering – Mr. Hennie Grobler (0609785926)
3. Soil Conservation and Land Care – Mr. Jack Morton (0609783260 )
• LandCare co-ordinates and facilitates the planning and development of land reform projects with the implementation of the LandCare programme.
• The unit is structured to implement CARA (Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983) by implementing soil conservation works.
• This includes the planning, survey and design of infrastructure such as waterways, contours, water reticulation systems, drainage structures and erosion structures.
• The unit consists of a head office component and officials in the districts.
4. Agricultural Economics Development and Planning – Ms. Tabitha Mokone (0727114408)
Services are offered in the field of agricultural economics namely: -
• Production economics
• Farm management
• Agricultural marketing
• Agricultural business development
• Macro-economics (Develop and evaluate business plans, do research, render advice, analyse and disseminate information)
5. Development Planning
Sub-Programme 2.1: Institutional Coordination and Special Projects
The purpose of the sub-programme is to provide, facilitate and coordinate institutional support and special projects. This will be achieved through:
• The creation of an enabling institutional environment for sustainable and improved growth;
• The initiation of special projects within the rural development framework; and
• The management of cross-cutting institutional support. Sub-Programme 2.3: Land and Agrarian Reform
• Land and Agrarian reform is to create an enabling institutional environment for sustainable Rural Development and Livelihood and to support Land and Agrarian transformation
Sub-Programme 2.4: Rural Infrastructure Development
• To facilitate improved access to basic services, economic and income generating opportunities through improved physical infrastructure in rural areas.
6. Social Facilitation
Sub-Programme 3.1: Social, Technical, Rural Livelihoods and Institutional Facilitation (STRIF)
To create an enabling institutional environment for sustainable rural development and to provide for social and economic development in rural communities and sustainable livelihoods
Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WARD)
The Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WARD) Programme was launched in October 2006 to advance and promote meaningful participation in agriculture by rural women, youth and people with disabilities. The objective of this programme is to empower and encourage women to participate in the agricultural sector, either as producers or entrepreneurs. WEA (Women Entrepreneur Awards)
The Women Entrepreneur Award’s main objective is to encourage and recognise participation of women in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors. The event rewards the effort and contribution made by women in matters of food security through small and large-scale agricultural production, as well as participation in value-chain activities. Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development (YARD)
The institution is expected among others to:
• Promote and improve the active participation of youth in the agricultural sector
• Understand and respond to the youth’s needs by implementing appropriate programmes, policies and services
• Promote and develop the skills of youth as leaders at all levels in agriculture and rural development
• Promote economic equality for the youth through Agricultural Black Economic
• Empowerment (AgriBEE) and other programmes
• Advocate for the youth’s equal participation and representation in decision making in the agriculture and rural development sector. GLEN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Institute specialises in higher and further education training band. The Institute campus is situated in a farm which was acquired in 1913 and comprises nearly 4600 ha. To the South of the estate runs the Modder River with the Renosterspruit as tributary. Over the years Glen College has built up a proud tradition of academic excellence in agriculture, with the year 2002 seeing the College picking up momentum for even greater heights. The centre for higher education and training is responsible for formal training of students. It offers three-year agricultural diploma qualifications to students. Each year the centre graduates' students who have completed their studies in these accredited fields. The centre for further education and training provides and facilitate accredited training to farmers and farm workers. The two centres complement each other in terms of training of farmers as well as recognition of prior learning for these clients. The training of farmers takes place on site at Glen as well as outreach programmes at various centres in the province. The centre operates in collaboration with other stakeholders who are accredited in ensuring affordable training for farmers and farm workers.
• The curriculum of the higher education band consists of two elective specialized directions “Crop Production” and “Animal Production” with their respective ancillary subjects. These two directions are supported by compulsory subjects in the field of engineering, economics, pasture science and extension.
• The curriculum of the further education band needs base and consist of short courses and learnership programmes. The Institute’s centre for higher education sets a very high premium on academic performance. Students are also given the opportunity to partake in any religious beliefs, social and sporting activities. Contact details:
Acting Principal: Me. Wongiwe Mngwambe
Cell no: 0609787062
[email protected]
Vice Principal Institute Support: Mr. Zim Taetae David
Cell no: 0609839112
[email protected]
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme
The Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Environmental Affairs responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) throughout the Free State Province. The CRDP is a strategy in the fight against poverty, hunger, unemployment, and lack of development in rural areas. It is focused on enabling rural people to take control of their destiny, with the support from government, and thereby dealing effectively with rural poverty through the optimal use and management of natural resources. This will be achieved through a co-ordinated and integrated broad-based agrarian transformation as well as the strategic investment in economic and social infrastructure that will benefit the entire rural communities. The programme will be successful when it becomes apparent that “sustainable and vibrant rural communities” are succeeding throughout South Africa. The CRDP is a catalyst and facilitator to ensure that development takes place in rural communities. The mandate of the Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Environmental Affairs is to develop rural areas throughout the Free State, and to achieve this the Department adopted the National strategy of CRDP that seeks to address issue such as underdevelopment, hunger, poverty, joblessness, lack of basic services and other social ills which have become synonymous with rural areas. The CRDP has a holistic approach, partnering various stakeholders like other departments, non-governmental organizations, the business sector and the communities, in order to enhance socio-economic development issues. The CRDP also embraces youth development. The department has established the National Youth Rural Services Corps to train youth in rural areas in various aspects of skills development in order to build their capacity and participate in socio-economic development in rural areas. SERVICE DELIVERY CENTERS
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Mr. Johnny Kegakilwe – 072 711 2307
Fezile Dabi District
Mr. Moshela Roberts – 072 710 8465
Lejweleputswa District
Me. Boiketlo Letlole
066 475 9092
Thabo Mofutsanyane District
Acting District Director
Mr Sechaba Majola
078 164 5729
Programme 1: Administration
Administration is structured “to manage and formulate agricultural policies in the Province and plan, organise, co-ordinate, finance and control all agricultural functions in the Department”. The programme also ensures that there are appropriate support services to all other programmes with regard to finance, personnel, information, communication, logistics and procurement. The programme comprises of the Offices of the Executive Authority and Senior Management, including Internal Audit, Special Programmes and the budgets of multifunction managers. Two other supportive sub-programmes viz. Corporate Services and Financial Management also form part of the programme and Communication Services constitutes the fifth sub-programme. Programme 2: Sustainable Resource Management
This programme of budget “provides agricultural support services to farmers in order to ensure the sustainable management of agricultural resources”. The key services to be performed are those in respect of agricultural engineering, soil conservation and Land Care. The sub-programmes are Engineering Services, Land Care and Land Use Management. Programme 3: Farmer Support and Development
The programme has been structured to “provide extension and training to farmers with special emphasis on developing emerging farmers, implementation of land reform programmes and agricultural-rural development projects”. The programme also makes provision for Food Security support services and assists actively with the implementation of the community projects funded from Ilima/Letsema and the Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme (CASP). The sub-programmes include Farmer Settlement, Extension and Advisory Services, Food Security and Rural Development. Programme 5: Research, Technology and Development Services
The primary objective is “to render agricultural research services and the development of information systems with regard to crop production, animal production and resource utilization technologies”. The sub-programmes are Research, Information Services, Infrastructure Support Services. Programme 6: Agricultural Economics
The programme has been structured “to provide economic support to internal and external clients with regard to marketing, statistical information including financial feasibility and economic viability studies”. The sub-programmes are Agric-Business Development and Support and Macro-economics and Statistics. Programme 7: Structured Agricultural Training
The purpose of Structured Agricultural Training is “to facilitate and provide education to all participants in the agricultural sector” in order to establish a knowledgeable and competitive sector. Tertiary agricultural and non-formal training are provided by the Glen College of Agriculture, a fully accredited institution with the Higher Education Qualification Committee (HEQC). The sub-programmes are Tertiary Education and Further Education and Training. FRAUD AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
• National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
CONTACT US
Office of the MEC
Private Bag X01
Glen
Mr Gerald Modise
082 307 1550
Office Manager
Refilwe Moseme
083 278 9935
PA to the MEC
Mpho Nhlapo
082 400 0168
Media Liason Officer
Contact details:
Head of Department: DARDEA
Mr Tshepo Mabilo
Cell number:076 192 4986
Office Manager: Mr Thabiso Letsoara
Cell number: 076 192 4986
Strategic Communications and Information Services
Director: Me. Moliehi Moeng
Cell no: 073 260 5173/064 063 6075
E-mail: [email protected]
