NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) VACANCIES

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)

1 X MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE MOHAIR TRUST

The Agricultural Regulatory Measures Division of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) plays a vital role in ensuring effective communication between the Agricultural Industry Trusts and the Minister of Agriculture. A key responsibility of the Division is managing the appointment process of Ministerial Representatives to these Trusts, thereby promoting sound governance and supporting sector transformation objectives. This announcement relates specifically to the Mohair Trust and serves to initiate and guide the appointment of a Ministerial Representative to these Trusts.

POST: OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD OF THE MOHAIR TRUST:

The main objective of the Trust shall be to manage the assets in such a way that income is optimized for the advancement of the Mohair industry, through the promotion of the production of Mohair within the Republic of South Africa and the stimulation of the demand for Mohair inside and outside the Republic of South Africa.

In support of the main objective, the TRUST has the following supplementary objectives:

1.1 The promotion and maintenance of quality standards;

1.2 The promotion of international relations which will serve to the benefit of the mohair industry;

1.3 Liaising and market development between PRODUCERS, dealers, brokers, purchasers and manufacturers of Mohair;

1.4 The collection, processing and dissemination of reliable marketing and production statistics in respect of Mohair;

1.5 Research and production promotion of Mohair;

1.6 The granting of financial assistance and etc.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TO SERVE AS A MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE:

a. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa;

b. Possess the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investments;

c. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the fields of agriculture, land reform, and rural development;

d. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the government’s transformation policies;

e. Show a strong desire to advocate for and advance the interests of smallholder farmers in the mohair industry.

f. Not be an immediate family member of, nor have any business affiliations with, members of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC);

g. Possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team;

h. Be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of a ministerial representative;

i. Have an understanding of agricultural Trusts, statutory levies, and their objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES:

a. Ministerial Representatives have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Trust in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;

i. The Trust pursues its objectives as outlined in the Trust Deed;

ii. The assets of the Agency are protected and used exclusively to pursue its objectives;

b. The Ministerial Representatives should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting.

c. Report to the NAMC regarding activities of the Mohair Trust on a continuous basis and

d. Ensure that the assets of the Trust are utilized in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trust Deed and the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAP Act).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

a. Research;

b. Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;

c. Serving the public interests;

d. Governance;

e. Diversity;

f. Financial management;

g. Political/ Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and

h. Legal knowledge

TERMS OF MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES:

The term of the Ministerial Trustee is three (3) years. Ministerial Trustees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, and the reap pointment is subject to their performance and commitment in the first term. Ministerial Trustees who have served for two consecutive terms will not be eligible for reappointment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a one-page motivation letter and copies of their qualifications: Livestock trusts Livetrusts@namc.co.za.

Closing date: 13 November 2026

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.