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Ref: DARD28/2026
Compulsory briefing: 17 Nov 2026 at 11:00 SAST.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites bids from service providers to construct a sheep shearing shed with handling facilities at its Greater Kokstad local office, under Harry Gwala District Municipality. The bid is an open Request for Bid with a tender period closing on 1 December 2026 at 11:00.
- Who it is for:
- construction service providers
Livestock owners can verify microchips for animals at a cost of R220 per certificate. This ensures traceability and compliance with animal health regulations.
- Who it is for:
- Farmers, livestock owners
- How to act on it:
- Apply to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and pay R220 per verification.
Permits are required for the movement of agricultural goods across borders. Each permit costs R230 and must be obtained before transport.
- Who it is for:
- Traders, logistics companies, exporters
- How to act on it:
- Submit application to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and pay R230 per permit.
Individuals and organisations can hire training centers or venues at a rate of R1,100 per day, plus a refundable R400 breakage deposit. This service is available to the public and businesses.
- Who it is for:
- Public individuals, businesses, educational institutions
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to book the hall and pay the daily rate and deposit.
Abattoirs must register with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Fees vary based on throughput capacity: High Throughput (R1,140/year), Low Throughput (R710/year), Rural Throughput (R190/year).
- Who it is for:
- Abattoir operators, meat processors
- How to act on it:
- Register with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and pay the applicable annual fee based on throughput level.
Colleges and other organisations can hire halls at R3,100 per day, including a refundable R650 breakage deposit and an additional R2,450 fee. The service is available for events and training sessions.
- Who it is for:
- Colleges, training providers, event organisers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to book the hall and pay the daily rate and deposit.
Ongoing supervision and inspections for export activities are charged at R660 per hour. This applies to monitoring and quality assurance during export processes.
- Who it is for:
- Exporters, quality control teams
- How to act on it:
- Engage the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for hourly inspections and pay R660 per hour.
Existing facilities must re-register periodically. The inspection fee for re-registration is R2,620 per approval.
- Who it is for:
- Registered import/export facility operators
- How to act on it:
- Apply for re-registration and pay R2,620 per approval to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Individuals and businesses can rent various types of parking spaces—fully enclosed, partially enclosed, shade cloth, or reserved open—on a monthly basis at rates ranging from R50 to R100.
- Who it is for:
- Residents, business owners, vehicle users
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to arrange rental and pay monthly fees.
Businesses and individuals involved in agricultural trade can obtain import/export certificates and permits for a fee of R230 per certificate.
- Who it is for:
- Farmers, exporters, importers, agribusinesses
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and pay R230 per certificate.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development may now apply rounded revenue tariffs (to the nearest R10) for all services and fees, effective from 1 April 2026. This simplifies collection processes without changing the total revenue target.
- Who it is for:
- Department of Agriculture and Rural Development staff, service users, financial officers
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the new rounding rule applies automatically to all future collections.
Facilities handling new agricultural imports or exports must undergo inspection, costing R5,330 per approval. This ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
- Who it is for:
- Import/export facility operators
- How to act on it:
- Apply for inspection and pay R5,330 per approval to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.