Mncedisi Clifford Madolo
Johannesburg
Summary
I am an Agricultural Economist with 28 years of Agribusiness sector experience at National, Provincial and International levels. I have 12 years experience operating as Senior Manager in Government (6 years as a Director and 6 years as a Chief Director). This includes an extensive experience working with Government Departments as a Senior Manager e.g. Department of Rural Development and Land Reform; Department of Trade and Industry; Department of Agriculture; Development Aid Agencies: EU;DFID and USAID; National Agricultural Marketing Council; Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB); Horticulture exporting companies and Farmers Unions e.g. National African Farmers Union and AgriSA. I have a wealth of experience in the Comprehensive Rural Development Program (CRDP); facilitating the development support for farmers; transformation of the Agricultural Sector; access to markets for farmers; development of sector strategies and policies; Corporate Governance; Management of stakeholder contracts and Developing Agribusiness proposals for funding support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Director: Rural Enterprises and Industry Development
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
01.2012 - 03.2018
- Responsible for facilitation, community mobilisation and institution building to reduce household poverty in accordance with Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
- Supported the development of Rural Enterprises and industries through facilitating the approval of funding.
- Managed the implementation of Mpumalanga Reid Budget in compliance with the PFMA.
Provincial Manager: Rural Enterprises and Industry Development
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
10.2009 - 12.2011
- Responsible for facilitation, community mobilisation and institution building to reduce household poverty in accordance with Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
Consultant: Agribusiness sector
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Facilitating market linkages, for emerging farmers.
- Successfully, developed a funding proposal through WBHO for the Umzivumbu livestock farmers.
National Program Manager
Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: PPECB is a Government Parastatal based in Cape Town that is responsible for the export of Perishable products (fruits, vegetables, meat including nuts). PPECB also issues certificates of compliance to Good Agricultural Practices and Food Safety e.g. GlobalGap (formerly EuroGap) and HACCP.
- Responsible for a Program called South African Pesticides Initiative Program (SAPIP) that was addressing the needs of fruit exporting black farmers.
- PPECB is a Government Parastatal based in Cape Town that is responsible for the export of Perishable products (fruits, vegetables, meat including nuts). PPECB also issues certificates of compliance to Good Agricultural Practices and Food Safety e.g. GlobalGap (formerly EuroGap) and HACCP.
National Program Manager
Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsible for a Program called South African Pesticides Initiative Program (SAPIP) that was addressing the needs of fruit exporting black farmers.
Provincial Manager: Agribusiness market Linkages
Ebony Consulting International (ECIAfrica)
12.2003 - 12.2005
- Responsible for market linkages programme for farmers.
Program Manager: Market Linkages
Initiative for Equity and Equity in African Agriculture (IDEAA) project, W. K. Kellogs Foundation
06.2002 - 12.2003
- Responsible for market linkages programme for farmers.
National Program Co-ordinator (Senior Manager): Agro-processing Development
Department of Trade and Industry
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Responsible for assessing the potential of agro-processing in South Africa and recommended a model to address constraints for the development of the sector.
- This resulted in an allocation of R10 million; by the DTI to fund the implementation of the National Agro-processing Project.
National Manager Co-operative Development
National Co-operative Association of South Africa (NCASA)
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Facilitated the development and establishment of Co-operatives; linked co-operatives with national and international counterparts; facilitated capacity building of co-operatives; developed financial proposals for the support of co-operatives; Assisted co-operatives to register with the Registrar of Co-operatives; served as a member of a National Committee responsible for the development of the present National Cooperatives Act.
National Project Co-ordinator
National African Farmers Union (NAFU)
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Responsible for Farmer needs analysis, develop funding proposals and facilitate market linkages for farmers.
Agricultural Economist
Department of Agriculture, Free State Province
01.1995 - 12.1998
- A member of the EU Appraisal Mission of the Free State Provincial Department of Agriculture, that resulted in the EU approving R100 million to support the Free State Land Reform.
- Provided Business planning assistance to farmers.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Fort Hare
01.1994 - 12.1994
- Provide lectures on marketing of agricultural products; Agricultural economics, Farm Accounting and Management.
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture - Economics
University of Fort Hare
Honors - Agricultural Economics
University of Fort Hare
Secondary education - Matriculated
Phandulwazi Agricultural High School
Skills
Problem-solving
Personal Information
- Age: 54
- Citizenship: South African Citizen
- Number of Children: 4
- Health Status: Excellent Health (a cycling fanatic)
- Driving License: code 8
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Director: Rural Enterprises and Industry Development
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
01.2012 - 03.2018
Provincial Manager: Rural Enterprises and Industry Development
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
10.2009 - 12.2011
Consultant: Agribusiness sector
01.2008 - 09.2009
National Program Manager
Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
01.2006 - 12.2007
National Program Manager
Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)
01.2006 - 12.2007
Provincial Manager: Agribusiness market Linkages
Ebony Consulting International (ECIAfrica)
12.2003 - 12.2005
Program Manager: Market Linkages
Initiative for Equity and Equity in African Agriculture (IDEAA) project, W. K. Kellogs Foundation
06.2002 - 12.2003
National Program Co-ordinator (Senior Manager): Agro-processing Development
Department of Trade and Industry
01.2001 - 06.2002
National Manager Co-operative Development
National Co-operative Association of South Africa (NCASA)
01.1999 - 12.2000
National Project Co-ordinator
National African Farmers Union (NAFU)
01.1998 - 12.1999
Agricultural Economist
Department of Agriculture, Free State Province
01.1995 - 12.1998
Assistant Lecturer
University of Fort Hare
01.1994 - 12.1994
Honors - Agricultural Economics
University of Fort Hare
Secondary education - Matriculated
Phandulwazi Agricultural High School
Bachelor of Agriculture - Economics
University of Fort Hare
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