Mandate & Structure
Objective, Mission, Vision and Core Values
The objective of the council is to regulate the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents and to maintain and enhance the status and dignity of those occupations and the integrity of persons practicing those occupations, according to section 9, Agricultural Produce Agents Act, 12 of 1992.
Mission
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Fulfill our mandate under the Act
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Protect against dishonest practices
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Uphold our responsibility to maintain and enhance the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents
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Position of the Council to effectively contribute in the development and transformation of the agricultural sector
Vision
To be an innovative, supportive, proactive and responsive regulatory body
Core Values
Fairness
We will act with objectivity, empathy, integrity, prudence and transparency.
Attitude
We will be an ambitious, professional, passionate, supportive, reliable and dedicated workforce.
Flexibility
We will remain open to change and innovation.
Drive
We will be driven to deliver our objectives defined by the Act.
Organisational Structure
Export Agents Committee
Livestock Agents Committee
Operational Staff
Deputy
Registrar
Compliance
Officers - Stock
Compliance
Officer - Monitoring
Administration
Officer
Temporary
Staff
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Council
Registrar
Executive Committee
(EXCO)
Committees
Transformation
Committee
Ad-hoc Committee
Audit & Remenuration Committee
Fresh Produce Agents Committee
External Service providers
Sub Committees
Executive Committee
The executive committee meets quarterly to discuss APAC’s activities and strategic objectives.
Committee members:
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Mr TD van Zyl (Chairperson)
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Mrs TE Fredericks
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Mr A Vos
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Mr W Clack
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Mr J Minnaar
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Mr N van Staden
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Mr S Manthata
Audit and Remuneration Committee
The committee meets annually and consists of the following members:
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Mr NA Mbokane (Chairperson)
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Mr JCS Lourens
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Mr A Vos
Ad Hoc Committee
Disqualified applications, in terms of Section 16 of Act 12 of 1992, is reverted to the Committee for evaluation and consideration.
Committee members:
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Mr JCS Lourens (Chairperson)
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Mr W Clack
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Mr A Vos
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MR A Van Zyl
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Senior Advocate (when required)
Transformation committee
The committee meets during the year and consists of the following members:
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Mr NL Masoka (Chairperson)
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Mr J Oosthuizen
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Mr N Mbokane
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Mr B Simons
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Mr EJ Jefthas
Sub-committees (Export, Livestock and Fresh Produce Agents)
The committee meets during the year and consists of the following members:
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Export Agents – Mr N van Staden
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Livestock Agents – Mr W Clack
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Fresh Produce Agents – Mr A Vos
Operational staff and functions
Registrar
Mr Francois Knowles
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Deputy Registrar
Mrs Stephanie Nel
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Farmers complaints
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Investigations
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Marketing
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Market support services
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Special projects
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Disciplinary hearings
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Online learning
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APAC website
Compliance Office - Monitoring
Madelein Goosen
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Trust reconciliations
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Agency annual and interim audit reports
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Compliance audits
Administation Officer
Mrs Zodwa Cibane
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Agency and agent registrations
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Finance
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Procurement
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Human Resource Management
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General Office Management
Compliance Officer - Stock
Mr Ruben Erasmus
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Stock audits
Mr Wesley Anderson
Ms Desi van Zyl
