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

  • Fulfill our mandate under the Act

  • Protect against dishonest practices

  • Uphold our responsibility to maintain and enhance the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents

  • 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.

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Committee members:

  • Mr TD van Zyl (Chairperson)

  • Mrs TE Fredericks

  • Mr A Vos

  • Mr W Clack

  • Mr J Minnaar

  • Mr N van Staden

  • Mr S Manthata

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Audit and Remuneration Committee

The committee meets annually and consists of the following members:

 

  • Mr NA Mbokane (Chairperson)

  • Mr JCS Lourens

  • Mr A Vos

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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:

  • Mr JCS Lourens (Chairperson)

  • Mr W Clack

  • Mr A Vos

  • MR A Van Zyl

  • Senior Advocate (when required)

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Transformation committee

The committee meets during the year and consists of the following members:

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  • Mr NL Masoka (Chairperson)

  • Mr J Oosthuizen 

  • Mr N Mbokane

  • Mr B Simons

  • Mr EJ Jefthas

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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

  • Livestock Agents – Mr W Clack

  • Fresh Produce Agents – Mr A Vos

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Operational staff and functions
Registrar

Mr Francois Knowles

Francois@apacouncil.co.za

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Deputy Registrar

Mrs Stephanie Nel

stephanie.nel@apacouncil.co.za

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  • Farmers complaints

  • Investigations

  • Marketing

  • Market support services

  • Special projects

  • Disciplinary hearings

  • Online learning

  • APAC website

Compliance Office - Monitoring

Mr JC van Wijk

compliance@apacouncil.co.za

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  • Trust reconciliations

  • Agency annual and interim audit reports

  • Compliance audits

Administation Officer

Mrs Zodwa Cibane

admin@apacouncil.co.za

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  • Agency and agent registrations

  • Finance

  • Procurement

  • Human Resource Management

  • General Office Management

Compliance Officer - Stock

Mr Ruben Erasmus

stockaudit@apacouncil.co.za

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  • Stock audits

Ms Desi van Zyl

admin2@apacouncil.co.za