Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister
Mr D Maynier

Deputy Minister
Mr N Singh

Deputy Minister
Ms B Swarts

Director General
Ms N Tshabalala

Minister:

Mr David Maynier (Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) (DA)

Deputy Minister:

Mr Narend Singh (Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) (IFP)

Ms Bernice Swarts (Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) (ANC)

Director General:

Ms Nomfundo Tshabalala

Chief of Staff:

Ms Thobile Molobi

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr S Mohamed (Acting)

Deputy Directors General:

Ms Vanessa Bendeman (Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring)

Mr Lisolomzi Assaph Fikizolo (Ocean and Coasts)

Mr Maesela Kekana (Climate Change and Air Quality, and Sustainable Development)

Ms Mmamokgadi Mashala (Corporate Management Services)

Ms Sue Middleton (Fisheries Management)

Ms Nonhlanhla Mkhize (Environmental Programmes)

Ms Mohlago Flora Mokgohloa (Biodiversity and Conservation)

Ms Mamogala Musekene (Chemicals and Waste Management)

Ms Pumeza Nodada (Forestry Management)

Mr Wimpie Oelofse (Director: Internal Audit)

Senior Management:

Ms Makholofelo Nelie

Communications Officers:

Ms Noma Bolani

Ms Dudu Maseko (Head of Office and Cabinet Liaison: Deputy Minister Swarts)

Dr Nomxolisi Mashiyi (Acting Chief Director: Head of Communications and Advocacy)

Adv Antohony Mitchell (Head of Office and Cabinet Liaison: Deputy Minister Singh)

Mr Michael Mokoena

Mr Zolile Nqayi (Director Communication: Cape Town and Acting Spokesperson)

Secretaries:

Ms Nomonde Magagula (Private Executive Secretary: Minister)

Ms Zuleiga Maistry

Ms Nelie Makholofelo (Private and Appointment Secretary: Deputy Minister Berenice Swarts)

Ms Nomvula Zulu (Private and Appointment Secretary: Deputy Minister Singh)

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