KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Department · KwaZulu-Natal

Audit record, 5 years

Financial highlights, 2024/25

Final Appropriation

R2.6bn

Actual Expenditure

−R2.5bn

Under / Overspend

R113m

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Leadership, 41 listed

MEC

Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa (IFP)

Head of Department

Dr Fikile Qwabe

CFO

Mrs Ayanda Msomi

Chief Directors

Mr Lethukuthla Jongisa (Agricultural Services) Mr Mpumelelo Magawana (Acting: Agricultural Research, Development and Training) Dr Nomfuzo Mkhize (Integrated Rural Development) Dr Nonhlanhla Mnyeni (Rural Enterprise and Industry Development) Ms Nonhlanhla Ndlela (Human Resource Management) Mr Sizwe Ntuli (Acting: Business Support Services) Dr Temba Sikhakhane (Veterinary Services)

Directors

Dr Suzette Bezuidenhout (Acting: Agricultural Crop Research Services) Ms Babalwa Bodlani (Internal Control and Risk Management) Dr Songelwayo Chisi (Veterinary Support Services) Mr Bhekani Dube (Supply Chain Management) Mr Ntokozo Gumede (HOD Executive Support) Mrs Nompumelelo Gumede (Human Resource Development) Mr Eckard Habermann (Management Accounting Services) Mr Shaun Henman (Employee Relations) Ms Joanne Joshua (Financial Accounting and Administration ) Dr Cameron Kutwana (Veterinary Services: Northern Region) Mr Simile Langa (Economics, Marketing and Value Adding) Mr Mpumelelo Magawana (Agricultural Livestock Research Services) Dr Minkie Masimege (South Region Veterinary Services, Animal Health) Mr Zethembe DZ Mbatha (Security Services) Mrs Sibongile Mchunu (Agricultural Training Institutes [KZNDARD Colleges]) Ms SIbongile Ndlela (Engineering Services) Ms Nompumelelo Ndlovu (Acting: Asset Management) Ms Nozipho Ndwandwe (Human Resource Administration, Policies and Practices) Mr Mduduzi Ngcobo (Project Office Directorate) Mr Njabulo Ntshangase (Extension and Advisory Services) Mr Sizwe Ntuli (Integrated Planning, Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation (IPPM&E)) Ms Nomusa Nxele (Integrated Rural Development Coordination) Ms Zanele Pakkies (Agricultural Resources Management) Ms Nishi Seegobin (Legal Services) Mr Nhlanhla Xhakaza (Information Communication Technology) Mr Vusi Zuma (Communication Services)

Senior Management

Mr Bhekani Dube (Supply Chain Management) Mr Jaconia Agripa Mngomezulu (Head of Ministry)

Communications Officers

Dr Sifiso Buthelezi (Acting: Communications Services) Mr Vusi Khumalo (Media Liaison Officer) Mr Siyanda Mathe (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)

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