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AGRISETA CAREER GUIDANCE

CAREER GUIDE

Career GuideEnabling a skilled and prosperous

agricultural sector

List of Acronyms

Questionnaire

Vision and Mission

Source of Revenue

Scarce and Critical Skills

Careers in the Sector

National Qualifications Framework and Post-School Options

Institutions Offering Internships

Qualifications Offered at Universities

Qualifications Offered at Universities of Technology

Qualifications Offered at Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVETs), and Colleges of Agriculture

Artisan Development

List of Commodity Organisations

Career Opportunities

List of TVETs and Colleges of Agriculture

List of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

Other Important Educational Organisations

Frequently Asked Questions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

ACRONYMAET Adult Education and TrainingAgriSETA Agriculture Sector and Education Training AuthorityAIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency SyndromeAP Admission PointARC Agricultural Research CouncilB Agric Bachelor of Agriculture in AdministrationB Sc Bachelor of ScienceB Sc Agric Bachelor of Science specialisation in Agri BusinessB Sc (FOR) Bachelor of Science - specialisation in ForestryB Sc (FST) Bachelor of Science - specialisation in Food Science and TechnologyB Sc Eng Bachelor of Science EngineeringB Tech Bachelor of TechnologyBV Sc Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Science)CEO Chief Executive OfficerDAEA Department of Agriculture and Environmental AffairsDAFF Department of Agriculture Forestry and FisheriesDHET Department of Higher Education and TrainingDRDLR Department of Rural Development and Land ReformDSD Department of Social DevelopmentEE Employment EquityFICA Financial Intelligence Centre ActGDP Gross Domestic ProductHET Higher Education and TrainingICT Information and Communications TechnologyIEB Independent Examinations BoardIT Information TechnologyLO Life OrientationMATD Mathematics TestsM Sc Master of ScienceNBT National Benchmark TestNQF National Qualifications FrameworkNSC National Senior CertificateNSDS National Skills Development StrategyRPL Recognition of Prior LearningSAQA South African Qualifications of AuthoritySASA South African Sugar AssociationSDF(s) Skill Development FacilitatorsSDL Skill Development Levy

SETAs Sector Education and Training AuthoritiesTVET Technical Vocational Education and TrainingUKZN University of KwaZulu-Natal

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QUESTIONNAIRE

QUESTIONNAIRE

You are invited to participate in a survey on youth learners that will take less than 20 minutes to complete (there

are 10 questions). Should you have any queries about the survey or the process, please contact Mrs Nokuthula Sibia

(Assistant Manager: Research) on 012 301 5645 or by email: [email protected].

The completed survey should be returned to AgriSETA within 30 days of receiving it.

Questionnaire should be returned to AgriSETA or sent to the email above after completion.

Instructions: Indicate your level of agreement with the statements listed below (1 to 10) by circling the

suitable answer.

A. Demographic Information

Learner Grade: ____________________________ African

Learner Name: ____________________________ White

Learner Surame: __________________________ Coloured

Learner age:_______________________________ Asian

School: ___________________________________

Province: _________________________________

Gender: 1. Male 2. Female

Educational Level: 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Post-Secondary education

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1 I understand what agriculture is. 1 2 3 4 5

2 My school offers agriculture as a subject. 1 2 3 4 5

3 I understand the different fields in agriculture 1 2 3 4 5

4 If an agricultural subject is offered at my school I would consider taking it.

1 2 3 4 5

5 I have an interest in agricultural subjects. 1 2 3 4 5

6 I would consider studying agriculture after Grade 12.

1 2 3 4 5

7 If offered a bursary to study agriculture I would take it.

1 2 3 4 5

8 After the information session my perception towards agriculture has changed.

1 2 3 4 5

9 Before the information session I knew about AgriSETA.

1 2 3 4 5

10 The questions asked in this survey are satisfactory.

1 2 3 4 5

Comments

Please complete survey by: Date

Signature:

Thank you!

© AgriSETA, 2018

Survey scale: 1=Strongly disagree 2=Disagree 3=Neutral 4=Agree 5=Strongly agree

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VISIONEnabling a skilled and prosperous agricultural sector

MISSIONAgriSETA will:Provide credible and quality learning programmes;Build true and sincere relationships;Always be results and impact driven;Be leading by example as the core of our culture;Champion career growth and professionalism;Ensure our clients remain our key asset.Always Govern ethicallyEnsure that actions are driven by research


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SOURCE OF REVENUE

SETAs are funded through the 1% skills levy collected by the South African Revenue Service from employers in the respective economic sectors as mandated by the Skills Development Levies Act 2001 as amended. The collected revenue is transferred to SETAs to administer and facilitate skills development.

Only certain employers qualify to pay the skills levy (those with an annual payroll exceeding R500 000). In the Agriculture Sector, only 3500 employers are levy payers. The AgriSETA’s responsibility is however not only towards the levy payers but also all the stakeholders in the sector, including upcoming farmers and rural development initiatives as well as co-operatives.

The demand for AgriSETA support in the sector is huge and it therefore should be clear that the levy received from the 3500 employers need to be utilized very carefully if the SETA is to make an impact in the sector with regard to skills development. It therefore is apparent that much emphasis/focus should be placed on what is identified as scarce and critical skills.

SETA STAKEHOLDER

Who are our stakeholders? Stakeholders in the Agri sector are plentiful and diverse. Foremost are employers who pay the skills levy. They are a key stakeholder in AgriSETA and receive the highest priority in terms of delivery. Employers come from various sub-sectors within agriculture. AgriSETA’s demarcation includes the following economic sectors:

AGRISETA STAKEHOLDERS

Farmers in all commodities

Rural under-resourced farmers

Subsistence farmers and Agri Land Reform beneficiaries

Seed Production and Marketing

Pet Foods and Animal Feeds

Milling

Grain and Cereal

Handling Pest Control

Fruit Packaging and Liquefying

Tea and Coffee Processing

Tobacco Processing

Sugar Processing

Poultry and Egg Production

Red Meat Processing and Feedlots

Fibre

Horticulture

Aquaculture

Cotton Fibre Handling

Agricultural Machinery

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WHAT ARE SCARCE AND CRITICAL SKILLS?

Scarce and critical skills are formally defined as follows:

“Scarce and critical skills refer to an absolute or relative demand, current or future, for skilled, qualified and experienced people to fill particular roles/professions/occupations or specializations in the labour market.”

Let us look at certain of the above concepts in more detail:

Scarce Skills, as a concept, refers to an absolute or relative demand for skilled people to fill a particular role, profession or occupation. Absolute demand simply means that suitable skilled people are not available, for example: A new or emerging occupation – there are few, if any people in the country with the requisite skills. The sector cannot implement planned growth strategies and are experiencing productivity, service delivery and quality problems directly attributable to a lack of skilled people.

A good example was the introduction of Europe’s requirements for the export of agricultural products – initially there were no skilled people available to farmers and downstream enterprises to implement systems in order to meet those European export requirements. An absolute demand can also be the result of a replacement demand. There are no people enrolled at learning institutions to acquire the skills which will be needed to, over time, replace those who are currently filling posts.

Artisans are a good example of the replacement demand. As less and less young people qualify as artisans, eventually there will be no new artisans to replace the older artisans as they were nearing retirement age. As a result there is a

dire shortage today of artisans in South Africa.

The second category of scarce skills is that of a relative demand. This simply means that there are suitable skilled people available, but they do not meet other employment criteria – whilst they are available, vacant posts still cannot be filled, for example: Geographical location i.e. skilled people are available but not in certain geographic regions.

For example: it is frequently difficult to attract qualified people to some outlying farming areas. Especially as young people prefer to live and work in urban areas.

Equity considerations: There are very few people from designated population and/or gender groups available to fill certain posts. For instance: we know that there are very few black game farmers. We also know that in certain technical posts there are very few females. The disabled are also not well represented in our sector.

Replacement demand: There are people in education and training but it will still take a long time for them before they are available to the labour market. Actuaries, accountants, engineers (especially of colour), etc. are an example of a relative demand.

Critical Skills as a concept, refer to the demand for an element of practical or fundamental competence which allows for specialization – in essence it refers to “top-up” skills. This is frequently experienced on farms – whilst there are machine operators available, the sophistication of modern tractors implies that the operator’s skill needs to be topped up. The same implies for production processes which requires the operator to become computer literate and to work with specific computer applications.

FOCUS ON SCARCE AND CRITICAL SKILLS


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WHAT ARE SCARCE AND CRITICAL SKILLS IN THE AGRI SECTOR?

It is not possible, within the limitations of an information guide of this nature, to list each and every scarce and critical skill identified for the Agri sector. The reader is advised to visit our website: www.agriseta.co.za and under the heading “Skills Planning” and open the Sector Skills Plan. Whilst the document contains a good overview of and information on the Agri sector, it is specifically Chapter 3, Skills Development Priorities, which is important. This chapter contains a detailed list of all scarce and critical skills identified for each of the sub-sections in the Agri sector.

The scarce and critical skills appear in the table on the

next page. An attempt was also made to guide the reader towards the appropriate learning programme which will assist the potential learner to develop the required scarce or critical skill. The following definitions will assist:

HET-Higher Education and Training relevant to learning institutions such as Universities, Universities of Technology and Agricultural Colleges. The successful learner will most likely earn a degree or diploma.

Further Education and Training relevant to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges and some similar private Colleges. The successful learner will receive a diploma or become an artisan.


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CAREERS IN THE SECTORSCARCE AND CRITICAL SKILLS


Occupation code

Occupation Specialization / Alternative title

225101 VeterinarianAnimal Doctor; Veterinary Epidemiologist; Veterinary Parasitologist; Veterinary Pathologist and Veterinary Surgeon

213202Agricultural Scientists

Plant Breeders, Plant Pathologists, Animal Scientists, Plant Scientist , Soil, and Pasture Scientists

314201Agricultural Technician

Seed Research Technician, Seed Production Technician, Irrigation Technician

131101Farm Manager Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop, Mixed Crop, Livestock, and

Ornamental Horticultural Managers, Aquaculture and Mariculture Farmer

325703Agricultural Produce Inspectors

Meat Inspector, Fruit and Vegetable Inspector, Produce Inspector, and Quality Controller

214905Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural Product Process Engineer, Irrigation Engineer, Agricultural Structures and Facilities Engineer, Crop Production Mechanisation Engineer

214906

Agricultural Engineering Technologist

Agricultural Product Processing Engineering Technologist, Agricultural Structures and Facilities Engineering, Aqua Culture, Engineering Technologist, Crop Production Mechanisation, Engineering Technologist, Irrigation Engineering Technologist, Natural Resources Engineering Technologist

215101

Electrical Engineer Control Engineer, Electric Power Generation Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, Illumination Engineer, Power Distribution Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Power Transmission Engineer

214401

Mechanical Engineer

Air-conditioning, Automotive, Diesel, Fluid Mechanics, Heating and Ventilation, Machine Design and Development , Maintenance Management, Mechatronics, Piping, Pressurised Vessels, Rotational Plant, Structural Steel, Thermodynamics

653301Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Agricultural Machinery Mechanic, Farm Machinery Repairer

734101Mobile Plant Operators

Agrochemical Spraying Operator, Tractor driver, Harvester Operator, and Farm Equipment /Machinery Operator.

134915Operations Managers

Abattoir Manager, Abattoir Veterinarian, Feedmill Manager, Sugar Mill Manager, Pet Food Mill Manager, Seed Processing Plant Manager

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134903Small Business Manager

Entrepreneurial Business Manager, Owner Manager

132401Supply And Distribution Manager

Acquisitions, Depot, Freight Forwarding Customs Clearing, Freight, Goods Clearance, Parts, Procurement, Purchase, Supply Chain Executive, Supply Chain, Supply Lead Manager

841601Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop, Livestock Mixed Crop and Livestock skills

122301Research and Development Manager

Product Development Manager, Research Managers

213201

Agriculture Consultant

Agriculture Advisor, Agriculture Economic Advisor, Agriculture Extension Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Agriculture Mentor, Animal Husbandry Consultant / Advisor, Farm Consultant / Advisor, Farm Economic Techniques Advisor, Field Husbandry Consultant / Advisor, Landcare Officer

821101Crop Production Farm Worker / Assistant

Basic farm skills

122101Sales and Marketing Manager

Marketing and sales, Brand Manager; Product Manager; Sales Account Manager

N/AAET Language, Numeracy, Life Skills

To be developedSustainable Farming Specialist, GIS Specialist, Remote Sensing Specialist, Renewable Energy Specialist

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THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) AND POST-SCHOOL OPTIONS

In South Africa, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a comprehensive system for the classification, registration, publication and articulation of quality-assured national qualifications. (The NQF equates workplace learning to academic qualifications. Therefore NQF1 – Grade 9; NQF2 – Grade 10; NQF3 – Grade 11; NQF4 – Grade 12.)

The qualifications are arranged in three coordinated qualifications sub-frameworks: • General and Further Education and Training

(Level 1 to 4) • Higher Education and Training (Level 5 to 10) • Trades and Occupations (Level 5 to 10)

Apparently there are various types of qualifications that one can choose from to continue their learning after schooling and these are offered from different institutions:

1. Skills Programme: A skills programme generally contains selected elements of a qualification and is shorter in duration than a learnership. It focuses on a specific skill needed in the workplace. The successful learner is issued with a certificate of competence. Over time, the successful combination of skills programmes can also lead to a qualification.

2. Learnerships: This is a learning programme which is practical in nature (normally 70% practical and 30% theory) and is closely aligned to the requirements of the workplace. Most popular learnerships carry 120 credits and are concluded over a period of one year and leads to a nationally recognized qualification.

3. Bursaries: People who want to enroll at institutions of higher learning, can apply for bursaries with the SETA.

4. Internships: for those who need up to a maximum of 12 months structured programme for practical exposure to complete their HET or TVET studies.

Internships are programmes for learners who require practical experience in order to complete a qualification. The duration of the programme is usually twelve months.

5. Workplace experience (Graduate Placement): (normally for one year) for those who completed their studies in scarce and critical skills areas, but still cannot find employment because they have no experience.

6. Artisan development: Artisan development is a non unit standard based registered qualification. Artisan development comprises the integration of workplace and institutional learning and culminates in a national qualification.

7. Certificates: Certificates are usually offered at post-school institution such as colleges. They are a minimum of one-year programme which can be very practical and skill oriented. They are at NQF level 5.

8. Diplomas: A diploma can be obtained after two or three years of study with an accredited provider such as an TVET college or College of Agriculture, university, or a university of technology. Often at NQF level 6.

9. Degrees: A degree can be three or four years of study with an accredited training institutions such as universities or university of technologies.

The funding application window period for Bursaries, Internships, Apprenticeships and Learnerships is from 1 September until 31 October of each year.

The funding application window period for Adult Education and Training, Land Reform and Mentoring, Skills Programmes and Graduate Placement is from 1 November until 31 January of each year.


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Adult Education and Training

Skills Programmes

Mentorship

Learnerships Bursaries

Artisan Development

Internship/GraduatePlacement

AGRISETA FUNDED

PROGRAMMES


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CAREERS IN THE SECTORInstitutions offering Internships in Agriculture

List of Employers providing Internships in agriculture

Functional Unit

Qualification Major Subjects required

Contact Details of Employers/ Departments providing internships in agriculture

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

InternationalTrade

BachelorsDegree

Agricultural EconomicsEconomics

National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesDirectorate: Sector Education and TrainingPrivate Bag X 250Pretoria, 0001 Email: [email protected]: (012) 319 7259/7198/7136/7854Website: www.daff.gov.za

Plant Production

Bachelor of Science (BSc) B.Agric

Horticulture AgronomyPlant Production Crop Production BiologyBotany

Mpumalanga: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental AffairsNo. 7 Government Boulevard Building No. 6, 1 & 2nd Floor Riverside ParkExtension 2Nelspruit/Mbombela1200Tel: ( 013) 766 6067/8Email: [email protected]: www.mpumalanga.gov.za

Water use and Irrigation Development

Bachelors Degree/ National Diploma

Soil Science Plant Production Irrigation Management

Western Cape Department of AgriculturePO Box 1Elsenburg 7607Tel: (021) 808 5111Email: [email protected]: www.elsenburg.com

InspectionServices

BachelorsDegree

Pest Control Entomology Animal Health Plant Pathology Horticulture

North-West Department of AgricultureConservation and EnvironmentPrivate Bag X2039Mmabatho 2735Tel: (018) 389 5026Fax: (018) 384 2679Email: [email protected]: www.nwpg.gov.za/agriculture

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING INTERNSHIPS


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CAREERS IN THE SECTOR (CONTINUED)Institutions offering Internships in Agriculture

List of Employers providing Internships in agriculture

Functional Unit

Qualification Major Subjects required

Contact Details of Employers/ Departments providing internships in agriculture

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Plant Health BachelorsDegree

Pest Control EntomologyAnimal Health Plant Pathology Horticulture

Northern Cape Department of AgriculturePrivate Bag X5018Kimberley8300Tel: (053) 838 9100Fax: (053) 831 3635E-mail: [email protected]

Plant Health Bachelors Degree/ National Diploma

Horticulture AgronomyPlant Production Crop ProductionBotany

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Private Bag X 9059Pietermaritzburg 3200Tel: (033) 355 9100Website: www.kzndard.gov.za

Food ImportExportStandards

Agro ProcessingSupport

Bachelors/ DegreeNational Diploma

Bachelors Degree/ National Diploma

Animal Health Plant Pathology Entomology

Agricultural Economics Business Management

Limpopo Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Private Bag X94870700Tel: (015) 294 3000Fax:( 015) 295 7046Website: www.lda.gov.za

South African Sugar Association (SASA)

Research andExtension

Agricultural-related Bachelors Degree/ Diploma

Soil/Crop SciencePlant Pathology Agronomy Crop Physiology MicrobiologyEntomology

South African Sugar AssociationKWA SHUKELA170 Flanders DriveMount Edgecombe4300Tel: (031)508 7000Website: www.sasa.org.za

Agricultural ResearchCouncil (ARC)

Research Tertiary Qualification in Agriculture

Agricultural courses

ARCPO Box 8783Pretoria0001Enquiries:Tel: (012) 427 9700Fax: (012) 342 3948Website: www.arc.agric.za

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List of Qualifications Offered

Minimum Requirements Duration Potential Employer(s)

Type of Job

Name of Institution University of KwaZulu-Natal

Contact Details Private Bag X 01; Scottsville; 3209Tel: (033) 260 5111; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ukzn.ac.za

B.Sc. Eng: Agricultural NSC with Mathematics, Physical Science, English, LO and three other subjects(35 points)

4 years Government (DAEA/DAFF), Universities and Colleges, private sector

Agricultural engineer, Artisan, lecturer

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in:

Agribusiness (Animal Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Crop Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Horticultural Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Wildlife Management Science Stream)

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Crop Science Stream)

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Horticultural Science Stream)

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Plant Breeding Stream)

Animal and Poultry Science

Plant Pathology

Soil Science

NSC degree pass with Maths, English, Life Orientation and Agricultural Science/Physical Science/Life Sciences at level 4 or above;

Admission points required: 28-48 (highest scoring students taken first)

4 years Government (DAEA/ DAFF), Universities and Colleges

Agricultural Scientist, Veterinaries, Lecturer, Food Technologists, Agronomist, Researcher, Soil scientist

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Type of Job

QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)Institutions offering Qualifications in the Field of Agriculture

Bachelor of Science: Agribusiness (Crop Science)

NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Econ or Life Science or Physical Science 4 or Matric Exemption with Mathematics and Econ or Physical Science or Bio or Agric Science E (34 points)

3 years or 4 years

Government (DAEA/ DAFF), Universities and Colleges

Agricultural Scientist, Veterinaries, Lecturer, Food Technologists, Agronomist, Researcher, Soil scientist

Bachelor of Science: Agribusiness (Horticultural Science)


3 years or 4 years

Government (DAEA/ DAFF), Universities and Colleges

Landscaper; Horticulturist

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Economics


3 years or 4 years

Agricultural Cooperatives, NGO’s,Research & Policy Institutions andConsultation Services

Agricultural Economist

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Plant Sciences (Horticultural Science Stream)

NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Life Science or Physical Science4 or Matric Exemption with Mathematics and Physical Science OR Life Science or Agric Science ‘E’

3 years or 4 years

ARC; DAFF; Agricultural Cooperatives, Seed companies

Agronomist, Soil scientist

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Sciences (Plant Breeding Scheme)


3 years or 4 years

Seed Companies,Farms,Nurseries

Agronomist (Scientist), Agronomist (Technician)

Bachelor of Science: Animal and Poultry Science

NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Life Science or Physical Science4 or Matric Exemption with Math-ematics and Physical Science or Life Science or Agric Science ‘E’

4 years ARC; DAFF; Agricultural Cooperatives

Livestock Scientist; Farm Manager; Animal Scientist

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Bachelor of Science: Plant Pathology


4 years Agri Chemical Companies;Seed Companies;Farms;Nurseries

Plant Pathologist, Agronomist

Bachelor of Science: Soil Science


4 years ARC, DAFF, Universities and Colleges;Agricultural Cooperatives

AgronomistSoil scientist

B. AgriculturalManagement

NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Econ or Life Science or Physical Science 4 or Matric Exemption with Mathematics & Econ or Physical Science or Bio or Agric Science ‘E’ (34 points)

3 years or 4 years

Govt (DAEA/DAFF), Universities and Colleges, private sector

Agricultural economicsSoil scientist

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension

NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Econ or Life Science or Physical Science 4 or Matric Exemption with Mathematics & Econ or Physical Science or Bio or Agric Science ‘E’ (34 points)

3 years or 4 years

ARC, Govt (DAEA/DAFF), Agricultural Cooperatives

Agricultural Extension Technician, Agricultural Research Technician

Bachelor of Science: Soil Science


4 years ARC, Govt (DAEA/DAFF), Universities Agricultural Cooperatives

AgronomistSoil scientist

National Diploma NSC with Mathematics, English and LO 4 and Agric Science or Econ or Life Science or Physical Science 4 or Matric Exemption with Mathematics & Econ or Physical Science or Bio or Agric Science ‘E’ (34 points)

3 years Govt (DAEA/DAFF), Universities and Colleges, private sector

Agricultural economicsSoil scientist

Senior Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture

Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Sciences, or Matric with Junior Certificate with a Merit pass of65%, or Grade 12 can also be considered

6 weeks Govt Research Institutions, Agricultural organisations



Type of Job

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Name of Institution University of Zululand

Contact Details Private Bag X1001; Kwadlangezwa; 3886Tel: (035) 902 6000; Website: www.unizulu.ac.za

B.Sc. Agriculture (Animal Science)

NSC with 30 points. A 50% pass in Mathematics

4 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector

Extension Services; Agronomist; AgriculturalEconomist; Farm Manager

B.Sc. Agri(Agri Business)

NSC with 30 points. A 40% pass in Mathematic


Extension Services; Agronomist; Agricultural Economist; Farm Manager



Type of Job

B.Sc. Marine Science and Oceanography

B.Sc. Marine Biology

National Diploma Marine Science

National Senior CertificateMathematics: 6 (70% - 79%)Physical Science: 5 (50% - 59)

3 years or 4 years

Marine aquaculture farmsMarine and coastal managementInstitute of Marine TechnologyCouncil for Scientific Research(CSIR)

Marine BiologistOceonagrapher

B. Sc in Biological and Environmental Aquaculture / Aquatic Science

NSC with at least 35 points (APS) Mathematics Literacy: 6 (70 - 79%) ORMathematics: 5 (60 - 69%) Physical Science: 5 (60 - 69%) English andadditional language: 4 (50 - 59%)

3 years (full time) or 1 year post graduate degree

GovernmentFish Farms Research Universities

AquacultureAquatic Scientist

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Diploma inAgriculture

Senior Certificate and an APS of 20 and higher

3 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector

Extension Services; Agronomist;Agricultural Economist; Farm Manager

Name of Institution University of Free State

Contact Details P O Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300Tel: (051) 401 9111/3000; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ufs.ac.za

B Agric Extended Curriculum Programme

NSC and an AP of 25 andhigher.• Language of instruction onlevel 4 (50%).• Mathematics on level 2 (30%)OR Mathematical Literacy atleast at level 5 (60%) if theAP-score is 26 or higher.



BSc Agric Extended CurriculumProgramme

NSC and an AP of 25 and higher.• Language of instruction on level4 (50%).• Mathematics on level 3 (40%)for MATD1554. For MATD1534,Mathematics on level 4 (50%).• Life Sciences OR AgriculturalScience on level 4 (50%) ORPhysical Sciences on level 3(40%)

5 years

B Agric degrees• Irrigation Management• Animal ProductionManagement• Mixed-FarmingManagement• Crop ProductionManagement• Agricultural NBTManagement• AgriculturalEconomics

NSC and an AP of 30• Language of instruction on level4 (50%).• Mathematics on level 4 (40%) orMathematical Literacy at level 7(80%) if the AP is 32 or higher.Participation in the Agricultural NBT





Type of Job

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BSc Agric degreesOptions:• Agronomy,Soil Sciences, • Agricultural Economics,• Agricultural Engineering, • Grassland Sciences or• Plant Pathology

NSC and an AP of 30.• Language of instruction on level 4 (50%).• Mathematics on level 5 (60%) to level 7 (80%) depending on the modules.• Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences on level 5 (60%) or Physical Sciences onlevel 4 (50%).• Participation in the NBT for Language and for Mathematics.

4 years

3 years

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector


BSc Agricultural Economics

NSC and an AP of 30.• Language ofinstruction on level 4(50%).• Mathematics on level5 (60%).• Life Sciences orAgricultural Scienceson level 5 (60%) orPhysical Sciences onLevel 4 (50%).• Participation in theNBT for Language andfor Mathematics.

4 years NGO’s, Agricultural Cooperatives, Research & Policy Institutions, Consultant Services

Agricultural Economist

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Mathematics at performance level 3 (40%) or Mathematical Literacy at least at level 7 (80%) ifthe AP is 32 or above Senior certificate with matriculationendorsement. • Performance level 4(50%) for Physical Science (matriculation exemption)or an equivalent qualification.

3 years Government(e.g. DAFF,DSD, DRDLR,ARC); AcademicInstitutions;Commodityorganisations(e.g. SASA, CaneGrowers, Illovo,Hulett, CitrusGrowers andOthers)

Animal and wildlife Scientist, Commercial farming,Animal Scientist,Researcher,Animal nutrition or breeding,Game managers and policy-makersLecturers, researchers, farmers



Type of Job

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture- Animal, Grassland and Wildlife Science

Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Physical Science.• Performance level 5 (60%) for Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences and Performance level 4 (50%) for Physical Science

3 years Government(e.g. DAFF,DSD, DRDLR,ARC); AcademicInstitutions;Commodityorganisations(e.g. SASA, CaneGrowers, Illovo,Hulett, CitrusGrowers andothers);

Game FarmingSoil and Environmental ConservationAnimal Scientist

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture- Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences

Either Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Physical Science.• Performance level 5 (60%) for Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences and Performance level 4(50%) for Physical Science 3 years

3 years Government (e.g DAFF, ARC, CSIR), Nature Conservation, Municipalities, Fertilizer companies, Farm Management

Soil ScientistResearcherAgricultural advisorFarmersAgricultural Marketers

Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture in Rural Development

An appropriate three-year B.degree plus appropriate practical experience and/or appropriate preparatory studies;• An appropriate four-year B.degree plus appropriate practical experience and/or appropriate preparatory studies;• An appropriate honours degree or an honours degree plus appropriate preparatory studies and/or practical experience

3 years Government(e.g. DAFF,DSD, DRDLR,ARC); AcademicInstitutions;Commodityorganisations(e.g. SASA, CaneGrowers, Illovo,Hulett, CitrusGrowers andothers);

Extension OfficersFarm ManagersMarketersCrop CultivarsHorticulturistLivestock production

Name of Institution University of Fort Hare

Contact Details Ring Road, Alice, 5700Tel: (040) 602 2011; Website: www.ufh.ac.za

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

National Certificate, University Pass (32 points)

4 years Govt (DAEA/DAFF), Universities and Colleges, private sector

Animal and Poultry Scientist, Researcher, Lecturer, Extension Services



Type of Job

Eastern Cape

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Bachelor ofAgriculture

National Certificate, University pass (22 points)

3 years Govt (DAEA/DAFF) Universities and Colleges, private sectorGovernment (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector

Animal and Poultry Scientist, Researcher, Lecturer, Extension Services; Agronomist; Agricultural Economist;Farm Manager

PAED in Agriculture National Certificate with University pass

4 years Govt (DAEA/DAFF) Universities and Colleges, private sector

Animal and Poultry Scientist, Researcher, Lecturer, Extension Services

Name of Institution Walter Sisulu University

Contact Details Private Bag x 2, Unitra 5117Tel: 047 502 2314/8; Website: www.wsu.ac.za

B.Sc. BotanyBSC Pest ControlManagementDiploma: Pest ControlManagement

NSC with Mathematics and Science

Degrees3 - 4 years

Diploma3 years

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector

Extension Services; Agronomist; Agricultural Economist;Farm Manager



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Name of Institution Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Contact Details PO Box 77000, Port Elizabeth, 6031Tel: 041 504 1111; Website: www.nmmu.ac.za; Email: [email protected]

Diploma (AgriculturalManagement)

Pass National Senior Certificate with a rating of 3(40-49) or better for four subjects



B.TECH (AgriculturalManagement)

3 year agriculture tertiary qualification

1 year Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector


Name of Institution Rhodes University

Contact Details PO Box 94 Grahams Town 6140Tel: 046 603 8276 Fax: 046 603 8300; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ru.ac.za

B.Sc. Ichthyology or Fisheries Science (Hons)

B.Sc. Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology) with 60% pass

1 year Fisheries scientistIchthyologist

ResearcherUniversity and school teaching and researchMuseum Curatoreship and / or / Collection managementConservation biologistFish and Shellfish farmer



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Type of Job

B.Sc. Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology)

Afrikaans orEnglish: 4 (50% - 59%)An additional language: 4 (50% - 59%) Mathematics: 5 (60% - 69%) Physical Science: 5 (60% - 69%)APS - 30

3 years Nature reservesEnvironmental consultanciesConservation planning agenciesBiochemical and biotechnology industriesMedical and veterinary researchPest managementEducational and research institutionsThe corporate sectorDAFF

Zoologist

B.Sc. Marine Botany (Hons)

B.Sc. Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology) OR B.Sc. Marine Biology ORB.Sc. BotanyA 60% pass

1 year Marine LaboratoriesUniversities Government agencies and fisheriesOil and gas prospectorsResearch organisationsConsultanciesEngineering companiesCoastal management organisations

Marine botanist

B.Sc. Ichthyology (specialising)

Senior CertificatePhysical Science:5 (60% - 69%)Mathematics: 5 (60% - 69%)

3 years The DAFF, universities, provincial agriculture and environmental departments, aquatic product manufacturers and aquatic research organizations (not fully established)

Aquaculture specialist

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B.Sc. (majoring in Mathematics )

English: 4 (50% - 59%)Mathematics: 5 (60% - 69%) Physical Science: 4 (50% - 59%) Life Orientation: 4 (50% - 59%)Life Science/Agricultural Science/Geography: 4 (50% - 59%)

3 years Mathematicians are in demand not only for the mathematical knowledge that they possess, but also for the logical approach which they have been trained to bring to diverse scientific and technical problems. They find employment in commerce and industry, research institutes and various government departments. Careers in, for example, the physical sciences, engineering, actuarial science, computer science and statistics are impossible without a sound preparation in mathematics. The biological, social and economic sciences depend increasingly on mathematical model building, and those subjects will have an ever-increasing need of mathematical knowledge. Since there is a great shortage of trained mathematics teachers in South Africa, the prospects for teachers of mathematics at all levels are excellent.

Mathematician




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Gauteng

B.Sc.(majoring in Statistics)

English: 4 (50% - 59%)An additional language: 4 (50% - 59%) Mathematics: 5 (60% - 69%) Physical Science: 5 (60% - 69%) Life Orientation: 4 (50% - 59%)Life Science: 4 (50% - 59%)APS 30

3 years Statisticians apply their knowledge to production, research, finance, medicine, the built and natural environments, insurance and government. They are often employed to support managerial decisions or to supervise quality control in manufacturing.

Statistician





4 years 3 years

Marine aquaculture farmsMarine and coastal managementInstitute of Marine TechnologyCouncil for Scientific Research(CSIR)



NSC with at least 35 points (APS) Mathematics Literacy: 6 (70% - 79%) ORMathematics: 5 (60% - 69%) Physical Science: 5 (60% - 69%) English andadditional language: 4 (50% - 59%)




Name of Institution University of South Africa

Contact Details PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003; Website: www.unisa.ac.za; Email: [email protected]

Diploma AgricManagement

DiplomaAnimal Health

Diploma Horticulture

B Tech - AgriculturalManagement

B Tech - Animal Health

B Tech - Horticulture

B.Sc. Agric

NSC with University admission 3 years

3 years

3 years

4 years

4 years

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Name of Institution University of Pretoria

Contact Details Private Bag X 20, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028Tel: 012 420 3111; Website: www.up.ac.za

B.Sc. Agric (Plant and Soil Science),

B.Sc. Agric(Agric Economics) Agribusiness Management,

B.Sc. Agric (Animal Science),

B.Sc. Agric (Animal Science, Pasture Science)

BCom (Agribusiness Management)

B.Sc Veterinary Biology

BVSc degree

NSC with University admission 4 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector


Veterinarians in private practice, research, academia or state veterinary services. Veterinarians can also work in the following fields: diagnostic laboratories, veterinary public health (milk and meat hygiene, control of transfer of disease), technical services, research and product development in pharmaceutical and food industries, consultancy, laboratory animal management, wildlife management, poultry and pig production and animal welfare.



Type of Job

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Type of Job

Name of Institution University of Pretoria

Contact Details PRETORIA (ONDERSTEPOORT tor Veterinary Science) Faculty of Veterinary Science Private Bag X04 Onderstepoort 0110Tel: 012 529 8201; Fax: 012 529 8313 Website: http://www.up.ac.za/en/faculty-of-veterinary-science/article/16379/contact-veterinary-science



3 years Nature reservesEnvironmental consultanciesConservation planning agenciesBiochemical and biotechnology industriesMedical and veterinary researchPest managementEducational and research institutionsThe corporate sector DAFF

Zoologist



3 years Mathematicians are in demand not only for the mathematical knowledge that they possess, but also for the logical approach which they have been trained to bring to diverse scientific and technical problems. They find employment in commerce and industry, research institutes and various government departments. Careers in, for example, the physical sciences, engineering, actuarial science, computer science and statistics are impossible without a sound preparation in mathematics.

Mathematician

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3 years The biological, social and economic sciences depend increasingly on mathematical model building, and those subjects will have an ever-increasing need of mathematical knowledge. Since there is a great shortage of trained mathematics teachers in South Africa, the prospects for teachers of mathematics at all levels are excellent.

Mathematician




Statistician

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Type of Job

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Name of Institution University of Venda

Contact Details University Road, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950Tel: (015) 962 8000; Fax: (015) 962 4749; Website: www.univen.ac.za; Email: [email protected]

Bsc (Agric) EconomicsAgricultural

• To be admitted to any programme of study, an NSC applicant must have a minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 26 (excluding Life Orientation) and an achievement rating of at least 3 (40%) in English.• To be admitted to a Degree Programme, the applicant must have an NSC, with minimum achievement rating of at least 4 (50% or above) in four recognized NSC 20 credit subjects, with school and programme specific requirements.• To be admitted to a Diploma Programme, an NSC, with a minimum achievement rating of at least (3) 40% in four recognized NSC 20 credit subjects, with school or programme specific requirements.• To be admitted to the Higher Certificate, the applicant must have an NSC, with institutional subject requirements.

4 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC);Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others);Private Sector


Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural and Rural Engineering Specialization) in Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation and Management, Agricultural Structures, Farm Mechanization and Rural Industries, Crop Processing and Renewable Energy Technologies.

Matric with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and a pass in either Life Science or Agricultural Science while student registering for B.AGRIC degrees should have at least an F in Mathematics and a pass in either Life Science or Agricultural Science

4 years Extension Services; Agronomist; Agricultural Economist; Farm Manager



Type of Job

Limpopo

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Horticultural Specialization in Floriculture; Greenhouse management; Floriculture or Vegetable Crops: Ornamental Horticulture Nursery and Management and Fruit and Nut tree culture; Specialty crops such as herbs, spices and medicinal plants)



Horticultural crop production (fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, ornamentals and flowers) Floristry – floral design and retail floristry operation Nursery Production – tree, shrubs and the vine culture and production Landscape Horticulture – exterior and interior design, construction and maintenance of landscapes including turf (grasses for lawns, landscapes and sport facilities) Maintenance and service industries – installation of landscape, postharvest handling, storage and public gardens Horticulture graduates are also needed as field supervisors, sales representatives, technical advisers in industries related to grower cooperatives, manufacture and distributors of agricultural chemicals



Type of Job

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BSc Plant Production which covers all aspects of crop production including the agronomy of crops, physiology of crop plants, plant genetics and crop protection.


4 years ARC, DAFF, Universities, Agricultural Cooperatives, Seed Companies

Horticulturist

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Soil Science).

ARC, DAFF, Universities, Agricultural Cooperatives, Fertilizer Companies

Career opportunities such as research and training in private and public sector

B. AGRIC; B.Sc. (Agr);B.Sc. (FOR); andB.Sc. (FST)

Matric with E in Mathematics, Physical Science and a pass in either Life Science or Agricultural Science while student registering for B. AGRIC degrees should have at least an F in Mathematics and a pass in either Life Science or Agricultural Science





Type of Job


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Name of Institution University of Limpopo

Contact Details Private Bag X1106, Sovenga, 0727Tel: (015) 268 3332; Fax: (015) 268 2893; Website: www.ul.ac.za

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture , with the following specialisation fields: Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Agronomy, Pasture Science, Horticulture or Soil Science

Grade 12- University entrance with Mathematics; Physical Science;Life Sciences;and RPL


Extension Officer; Agricultural Economists; Agronomists; Soil Scientist; Farm Manager

B.Sc. Agriculture Grade 12- University entrance with Mathematics; Physical Science;Life Sciences;and RPL


Extension Officer; Agricultural Economists; Agronomists; Soil Scientist; Farm Manager



3 years Nature reservesEnvironmental consultanciesConservation planning agenciesBiochemical and biotechnology industriesMedical and veterinary researchPest managementEducational and research institutionsThe corporate sectorDAFF

Zoologist



Type of Job


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Hons in Aquaculture B.Sc in any of the Biodiversity field 2 years The DAFF, universities, provincial agriculture and environmental departments, aquatic product manufacturers and aquatic research organizations (not fully established)




3 years Mathematicians are in demand not only for the mathematical knowledge that they possess, but also for the logical approach which they have been trained to bring to diverse scientific and technical problems. They find employment in commerce and industry, research institutes and various government departments. Careers in, for example, the physical sciences, engineering, actuarial science, computer science and statistics are impossible without a sound preparation in mathematics.

Mathematician



Type of Job


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3 years The biological, social and economic sciences depend increasingly on mathematical model building, and those subjects will have an ever-increasing need of mathematical knowledge. Since there is a great shortage of trained mathematics teachers in South Africa, the prospects for teachers of mathematics at all levels are excellent.

Mathematician




Statistician

Name of Institution North West University

Contact Details Private Bag X 1290, Potchefstroom, 2520Tel: 018 229 4897; Website: www.nwu.ac.za

Diploma (Agric Crop Science),

Diploma (Animal Health)

Diploma (Animal Science)


Extension Services; Agronomist; Farm Manager



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B.Sc. Agric (Animal Science)

BSc. Agric(Agric Economics),

B.Sc. Agric(Crop Science),

B.Sc.(Land Management)



Name of Institution University of Mpumalanga

Contact Details Cnr R40 and D725 Roads, Mbombela 1200Private Bag X 11289 Nelspruit 1200Tel: 013 002 0001; Email: [email protected] www.ump.ac.za

Bachelor of Science In Agriculture

National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB school leaving certificate as certified by Umalusi, or if Grade 12 was completed before 2008, a Grade 12 Certificate with University exemption, or a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 (NCV level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.

4 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector; Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers; self-employment

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Veterinarian

Bachelor of Agriculture in AgriculturalExtension and Rural Resource Development


3 years ARC, Govt (DAFF), Agricultural Cooperatives




Type of Job


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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension


1 year (Full-time)2 year (Part-time)

ARC, Govt (DAFF), Agricultural Cooperatives


Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production


3 years Seed Companies, Farms, Nurseries

Plant Pathology, Horticulturist

Name of Institution University of Stellenbosch

Contact Details Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602Tel: 021 808 4792; Fax: 021 808 2001; Website: www.sun.ac.za/english

B.Sc. Agric NSC with a pass of 4 subjects,50% for Afrikaans or English 50% for Mathematics,50% for Physical Science or 40% for Physical Science AND 50% for Life Sciences OR70% for Agricultural Science



B. Agric AdminNSC with a pass of 4 subjects,50% for Afrikaans or English 50% for Mathematics,50% for Physical Science or 40% for Physical Science AND 50% for Life Sciences OR70% for Agricultural Science





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Hons in Aquaculture B.Sc in any of the Biodiversity field 1 year • The DAFF, universities, provincial agriculture and environmental departments, aquatic product manufacturers and aquatic research organizations (not fully established)



NSC with at least 35 points (APS) Mathematics Literacy: 6 (70 - 79%) ORMathematics: 5 (60 - 69%) Physical Science: 5 (60 - 69%) English and additional language: 4 (50 - 59%)




Name of Institution University of Cape Town

Contact Details University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701, South AfricaTel: 021 650 9111 Website: www.uct.ac.za/contact/



National Senior CertificateMathematics: 6 (70% - 79%)Physical Science: 5 (50% - 59)APS of 36

4 years Marine aquaculture farmsMarine and coastal managementInstitute of Marine TechnologyCouncil for Scientific Research(CSIR)


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Type of Job




Type of Job

B.Sc. Marine Botany (Hons)

B.Sc. Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology) OR B.Sc. Marine Biology ORB.Sc. BotanyA 60% pass

1 year Marine LaboratoriesUniversities Government agencies and fisheriesOil and gas prospectorsResearch organisationsConsultanciesEngineering companiesCoastal management organisations

Marine botanistSpecialisation: Zoology, Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist and Botany

Name of Institution University of Western Cape

Contact Details Private Bag X17 Bellville 7535Tel: 021 959 3901; Fax: 021 959 1369; Email: [email protected] Website: www.uwc.ac.za




National Senior Certificate Mathematics: 6 (70% - 79%)Physical Science: 5 (50% - 59)

3 years Marine aquaculture farmsMarine and coastal managementInstitute of Marine TechnologyCouncil for Scientific & Industrial Research(CSIR)


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QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED ATUNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY

Name of Institution Mangosuthu University of Technology

Contact Details Tel: (031) 819 9299; Website: www.mut.ac.za

National Diploma: Agriculture and National Diploma: Agriculture (ECP)

National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production and Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP)

Animal Production, an applicant must have senior certificate with passes in Agricultural Science or Life Science (4), English HG D; LG D, (Higher Grade/Lower Grade), Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (4) and Physical Science (3). A rating lower by one in any of these four key subjects above will make the applicant to be considered for the National Diploma: Agriculture (ECP) or Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP).

3 years

3 years


ARC, Govt (DAFF), Agricultural Cooperatives


Extension Services; Farm Manager

National Diploma: Agriculture and National Diploma: Agriculture (ECP)

National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production and Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP)

Animal Production, an applicant must have senior certificate with passes in Agricultural Science or Life Science (4), English HG D; LG D, (Higher Grade/Lower Grade), Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (4) and Physical Science (3). A rating lower by one in any of these four key subjects above will make the applicant to be considered for the National Diploma: Agriculture (ECP) or Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP).

3 years

3 years





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Name of Institution Durban University of Technology

Contact Details PO Box 1334, Durban 4000Tel: 031 373 5124; Website: www.cao.ac.za / www.dut.ac.za

National Diploma: Horticulture

EnglishMaths Or Maths LiteracyLife Sciences Or Physical ScienceNSC rating 4Senior Certificate or Equivalent Qualification

Diploma3 years


Green Houses, Nurseries;Garden Centres;Golf Courses;Municipal Parks Departments;Government Departments;Orchards; Floral Design ShopsGrounds; maintenance; operations;Vegetable and Fruit growers or Self Employment;Researcher; Grounds Superintendent or Green Keeper

Name of Institution Tshwane University of Technology

Contact Details Private Bag X680, Pretoria, 0001Tel (012) 382 5911; Fax: (012) 382 5114Website: www.tut.ac.za; Email: [email protected]

National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least E symbols at the Higher Grade or D symbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.





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Veterinary Technology National Senior Certificate with an endorsement of Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma or an equivalent qualification. 4 for English3 for Life Sciences 3 for Mathematics 3 for Physical SciencesMust have Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 19

National Diploma (3 ½ years full time)

B Tech (two years part time)

State / Private Veterinary laboratories Agricultural Research Council South African National Parks BoardUniversity of Pretoria – Veterinary Faculty

Quality Control of veterinary products and production of biological products

National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least E symbols at the HigherGrade or C symbols at the Standard Grade for English, Mathematics and Physical Scienceor Biology or Physiology OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences.


Farm Manager; Extension Services

National Diploma: Equine Science

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least E symbols at the Higher Gradeor D symbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.

3 years Equine Services; SA; ARC, Government

Extension Services; Veterinarian; Animal Breeder;Farm Manager



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National Diploma: Agriculture: Commercial MixedFarming

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with E symbols at the Higher Grade or DSymbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.



National Diploma: Agriculture: Crop Production

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with E symbols at the Higher Grade or DSymbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.

3 years SASRI, ARC, Govt (DAFF), Cane Growers

Crop Modeller; Agronomist; Plant Breeder; Soil Scientist

National Diploma: Agriculture: Development AndExtension

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with E symbols at the Higher Grade or DSymbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement Level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.





Type of Job


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National Diploma: Horticulture

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with E symbols at the Higher Grade or Dsymbols at the Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, Physical Science or Biology OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 forLife Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.


Opportunities exist as horticulturists at municipalities (local government), industrial plant growers,garden centres, retail nurseries and wholesale nurseries. Horticulturists could also work at landscapecompanies as maintenance managers, site managers or as grounds superintendents. Opportunitiesalso exist in the research field as researchers (developing new cultivars or solving problems) andin the academic world of teaching, learning and education.



Type of Job


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Type of Job


National Diploma: Landscape Technology

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with E symbols at the Higher Grade or Dsymbols at the Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, Physical Science or Biology OR a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or anequivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 forLife Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.


Those who obtain a qualification in landscape technology could find themselves working asconsultants, designers and/or contractors. Qualified students could also find a career as sitemanagers or landscape maintenance managers. Opportunities also exist in the research field asresearchers as well as in the academic world of teaching, learning and education.

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Name of Institution Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Contact Details Tel: 021 959 6767; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

BTech: Marine Science Senior CertificateLife Science: 4 (50% - 59%)Mathematics: 4 (50% - 59%)ORMathematics Literacy: 5 (60% - 69%)Additional two subjects 4 (50% - 59%)

4 years • National and local agencies, such as Marine and Coastal Management, South African National Parks and the Water Research Commission (WRC), employ ichthyologists in research and administrative positions. • The responsibilities of these agencies include the management and development of commercial and sport fishing regulations, regulating the use of coastal and wetland areas for recreation, the identification of commercial adult and larval fish populations, and the protection of endangered or threatened species.• University and school teaching and research• Museum curatorship and/or collection management• Public aquaria and the aquarium hobby• Conservation biology• Fish and shellfish farms

Fisheries Resource Management



Type of Job


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Type of Job


National Diploma: Agriculture: Animal Production

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least E symbols at the Higher Grade or D symbols at the Standard Grade for English and Mathematics OR A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home languageor first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.







4 years Marine aquaculture farmsMarine and coastal managementInstitute of Marine TechnologyCouncil for Scientific Research(CSIR)


Veterinary Technology National Senior Certificate with an endorsement of Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma or an equivalent qualification. 4 for English3 for Life Sciences 3 for Mathematics 3 for Physical SciencesMust have Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 19

National Diploma (3 ½ years full time)

B Tech (two years part time)

State / Private Veterinary laboratories Agricultural Research Council South African National Parks BoardUniversity of Pretoria – Veterinary Faculty

Quality Control of veterinary products and production of biological products

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Name of Institution Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture

Contact Details Private Bag X9619, Marble Hall, 0450Tel: 013 268 9300; Fax: 013 268 9301

Diploma Agriculture: Animal Production & Plant Production 1-4 Animal Production 1-4; Plant Production 1-4

SeniorCertificate

3 years including6 month experiential learning

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres;Vegetable and Fruit growers; Self employment

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Veterinarian

Name of Institution Madzivhandila College of Agriculture

Contact Details Private Bag X 524, Thohoyandou, 0950Tel: 015 962 7200; Fax: 015 962 1320

Diploma Agriculture: Animal Production & Plant Production; Learnership: Mixed Production 1-2;Animal Production 1-2; Plant Production 1-2 GETC: Horticulture 1

SeniorCertificate

3 years including 6 month experiential learning

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations Institutions; Technician; Vegetable and Fruit growers

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Agriculture School Teacher;



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Name of Institution Cedara College of Agriculture

Contact Details Private Bag X 6008, Hilton, 3245, PietermaritzburgTel: 033 355 9304; Fax: 033 355 9303

Learnerships on PlantProduction 1- 4;Animal Production 1- 4; Diploma: Agriculture; Higher Certificate in Agriculture

SeniorCertificate

3 years for Degree & Diploma8 months forLearner-ships1 year forCertificate

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers;Self-employment

Extension Officer; Research Technician Agriculture Product Inspector; Agriculture School Teacher; Farm Manager; Veterinarian

Name of Institution Owen Sithole Agricultural College

Contact Details Private Bag X20013, Empangeni 3880Tel: 035 195 1345; Fax: 035 795 1379

Learnerships onPlant Production 1-5; Animal Production 1-5; Diploma: Agriculture; Higher Certificate in Agriculture;Mixed Farming 1 & 2

SeniorCertificate

3 years for diploma;8 months for Learner-ships;1 year forCertificate


Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Technician; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Veterinarian



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Name of Institution Tsolo College of Agriculture

Contact Details Tsolo Campus College Drive, Tsolo, 5170Tel: 047 5420107/9; Fax: 0475420225; Website: www.tardi.ac.za

Animal ProductionDiploma in Agric Crop Production and Agricultural EducationAnimal Production 1 – 4Mixed Farming 1 & 2 Plant Production 1 & 2

SeniorCertificate

3 years Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers;Self employment

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Irrigation Technician; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Veterinarian

Diploma in Animal Health

Maths HG Level 4English HG Level 4Physics or Agriculture HG Level 3

3 years Government (e.g. DAFF, ARC); Academic Institutions;

Animal Health Technician;Agricultural Inspector

Name of Institution Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Details PO Box 2187, King Williams Town, 5600Tel: 040 653 8033; Fax: 040 653 8036; Website: www.fortcox.ac.za; Email:[email protected]

Learnership: AnimalProduction 2Plant Production 2 – 4

Grade 9 8 months for learner-ships

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers;Self-employment





Type of Job

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Name of Institution Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute

Contact Details Private Bag X529, Middleburg, Eastern Cape, 5900Tel: (049) 802 6600 / 842 1113; Fax: (049) 842 4352; Website: www.gadi.agric.za

Higher Certificate: Agriculture; Small Stock; Animal Breeding; Animal nutrition & Animal Health; Veld Management; Soil Science; Agricultural Technical ServicesAnimal Production 1 – 4Plant Production 1 & 2 Mixed Farming 1 & 2

National Senior Certificate or equivalent with a 50% marksin English orAfrikaans

3 year prog-ramme leading into a Diploma

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers;Self-employment


Name of Institution Cape Institute for Agricultural Training (Elsenburg)

Contact Details PO Box 54, Elsenburg, 7607Tel: 021 808 5450; Fax: 021 8844313; Website: www.elsenburg.com

Learnerships: Animal production 1&4; Plant Production 1-4; Mixed Farming 2 NC: Farming 4 NC: Poultry Production 3

National Senior Certificate for Diploma

8 months for Learner-ships3 years forDiploma

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC);Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, Illovo, Hulett, Citrus Growers and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers;Self-employment

Extension Officer Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector, Irrigation Technician; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Veterinarian




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Name of Institution Glen College of Agriculture

Contact Details Private Bag X 01, Glen, 9360Tel: 051 861 1012; Fax: 051 861 1122

Learnership: Animal Production 1-4; Mixed Farming 1; Plant Production 1-4;Poultry processing 2; Land Care Facilitation 5; Fruit Packaging 3; Farming 4Poultry Production 2 & 3

National SeniorCertificate; RPL

8 months for Learner-ships3 years forDiploma

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector; Green House; Nurseries; Garden Centres; Vegetable and Fruit growers; Self-employment

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Irrigation Technician; AgricultureSchool Teacher; Farm Manager; Veterinarian

Name of Institution Potchefstroom College of Agriculture

Contact Details Private Bag X 804, Potchefstroom, 2531Tel: 018 299 6556; Fax: 018 297 0023; Website: www.potchagricollege.co.za;Email: [email protected]

National Diploma in Agriculture: Mixed Farming NQF 6

Grade 12, Pass in Afrikaans and English

3 years forDiploma

Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector

Extension Officer; Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector; Irrigation Technician; AgricultureSchool Teacher; Farm Manager;

Specialized Short Courses (Greenhouse Management, Livestock Judging and Selection, Irrigation)

Skills Programmes (Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Artificial Insemination, Poultry Production, Cattle Processing, Pig Production,)

NSC or Senior Certificate Irrigation Technician




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Name of Institution Taung Agricultural College

Contact Details Private Bag X 532, Taung, 8594Tel: 053 994 9800; Fax: 053 994 1130; Website: www.taungagricollege.co.za

Qualifications in Agriculture. E.g. Veld Management; Agricultural Economics; Soil Science, andothers

Grade 12 with Mathematics (E), English (E),Life Science (E) and /or Agricultural Science (E)and Physical Science (E) or an equivalent qualification to Grade 12 certificate. RPL

Minimum 3 years studying towards a diploma


Extension Officer Research Technician; Agriculture Product Inspector, Irrigation Technician; Agriculture School Teacher;Farm Manager; Agricultural Economist

Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation

3 years Irrigation Technician




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QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)Career Guide Information About Qualifications Offered by Tertiary Institutions Nationally



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Name of Institution Central University of Technology

Contact Details Private Bag X20539, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300+27 (0)51 507 3911; www.cut.ac.za

Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension

A National Diploma in Agricultural Management or an applicable three-year national diploma (classified by SAQA as an M+3 qualification) in Agriculture.

1 year Government (e.g. DAFF, DSD, DRDLR, ARC); Academic Institutions; Commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Cane Growers, and others); Private Sector

Agricultural Advisors, Consultants, growers, Farm Managers, Researchers, Technicians.

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PRACTICAL GUIDELINES APPLICABLE FOR MANAGING ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT

1. INTRODUCTION

This document outlines the management process that employers will embark on when taking on Apprentices. This guideline is aligned to: • The Skills Development Act; 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) • National Artisan Development Funding regulations • Current trade test regulations • MOU between the AgriSETA and the applicable Stakeholder in terms of managing apprenticeships.

It is important that the most recently updated AgriSETA and Department of Higher Education and Training documents available on the AgriSETA website be used, no other versions of the documentation will be accepted in the Artisan Development process unless approval is granted by the Manager Artisan Development.

Would you like to become an artisan?

There is a huge demand for qualified artisans in South Africa and now is a good time to pursue this line of work.

First, let’s take a look at exactly what an artisan is:An artisan is a person who is highly skilled with their hands. That is, an artisan works primarily in a technical field, doing skilled manual labour. This may be as a plumber, electrician, carpenter and many other fields.

Why become an Artisan anyway?

Now that you know what an artisan is, you might be wondering why this is something you should consider. There are a number of reasons:

• University isn’t for everyone - not everyone fits into the current university model, and that’s okay. A degree is not the only qualification you can get. Artisan courses are just as valuable. • Learning skills - if you decide to become an artisan, you will be learning practical skills that you may find useful in day to day life. • There’s a great need for qualified trades people in South Africa - we just don’t have enough skilled artisans in our country. By becoming an artisan, you can uplift yourself and fill an emptiness in our society that is crying out for you.

2. APPLICATION FOR A DISCRETIONARY GRANT

An employer may apply for a Discretionary Grant to fund the training of Apprentices. The relevant Discretionary Grant application documents must be completed and submitted to AgriSETA in the annual funding window, normally in September month each year. (check AgriSETA website)

The Discretionary grant for financial year will be disbursed according to the national funding guidelines. All approved grants for financial year will be disbursed according to the agreed guidelines of that financial year and is not influenced by changes in the funding model.


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An approval letter followed by a Discretionary Grant (DG) contract (2 party contracts) will be forwarded to the successful applications. The DG contract must be signed and forwarded to AgriSETA together with a valid tax clearance certificate for consideration.

A Grant will only be allocated to workplaces approved Stakeholders through the national workplace approval criteria. Workplace accreditation application can be done through Artisan Development office by contacting head office on 012 3015600/5627/5609 or by email: [email protected]

3. MONITORING AND VERIFICATION OF APPRENTICESHIPS

AgriSETA in terms of good governance of Apprenticeships require written progress reports at intervals of six months. The Monitoring and Verification Report (MVR) may serve as reporting instrument and has to be completed by either the employer or a duly authorized AgriSETA representative. The duly authorized person from AgriSETA conduct a physical monitoring and verification site visit (at least) once in a period of 12 months for the duration of the Apprenticeship.

4.THE MOST COMMON TRADE PRACTICED IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR:

5. STAGES OF APPROACH TO APPRENTICESHIP IMPLEMENTATION

The department (DHET), through the National Artisan Moderation Body has developed a framework for a single national artisan development program that is known as the 7-Steps to becoming a Qualified Artisan.’

“These seven steps follow a natural logical progressive and simple to understand process for becoming an artisan.’

Trade/Qualification OFO Code Category

Air-Conditioner & Refrigeration Mechanic 642701 Electrical

Boilermaker 651302 Manufacturing

Diesel Mechanic 653306 Mechanical

Electrician 671101 Electrical

Fitter & Turner 652302 Mechanical

Heavy Equipment Mechanic 653307 Mechanical

Instrument Mechanician 672105 Electrical

Mechanical Fitter 653303 Mechanical

Millwright (Electromechanician) 671203 Electrical

Plumber 642601 Civil

Tractor Mechanic 653308 Mechanical

Transportation Electrician 671208 Electrical

Welder/Plater 651202 Manufacturing

Refrigeration Mechanic 642702 Electrical

Small Engine Mechanic 653305 Services & support

Forklift Mechanic 653309 Services & support

Industrial Machinery Mechanic 653301 Manufacturing

Rigger 651501 Services & support

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The 7-Steps are:

Step 1: Career Management Step 2: General/Vocational/ Fundamental Knowledge Learning Step 3: SETAs Workplace Based Learning Program Agreement Registration Step 4: Occupational Knowledge and Practical Training Step 5: Workplace Learning Step 6: Trade Testing & ARPL Step 7: Quality Assurance and Certification

Step 1: Career Guidance and ManagementThe implementation of an effective career guidance and management system for trade occupations is essential to ensure that persons wishing to become artisans, especially young people, fully understand the possibilities, scope and activities of artisans within industry. A system has been implemented to provide information and market artisan careers amongst South Africans to ensure sufficient entrance of learners into artisan trade occupations.

Step 2: General /Vocational/ Fundamental Knowledge Learning To ensure effective throughput and success rates within occupational learning, strong fundamental knowledge is required of subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Drawing and the Technical Language used in the technical working environment. This fundamental knowledge will prepare the learners for effective learning and mastering of the three occupational learning components which forms part of artisan trade training, occupational knowledge, practical and workplace exposure.

Step 3: SETAs Workplace Based Learning Program Agreement Registration (Learner Agreement Registration) The employer will apply an industry specific selection process prior to entering into an agreement and contract with the learner, as the employer will want to ensure that the learners are fully suited to the industry they want to practice their trade. Employers are also required to consider national transformation objectives to ensure equity in the workplace as determined by relevant legislation. The learning program agreement and contract will be a three-way agreement between the employer, the learner and accredited training provider. AgriSETA facilitates and registers the agreement and contract for the duration of the artisan learning program (3yrs).

Step 4: Occupational Knowledge Learning The learner then commences with the occupational knowledge and practical learning that is specific to the artisan trade. This specific trade occupational knowledge and practical component may be offered by the same or different providers that offered the generic or vocational or fundamental knowledge. This will depend on the accreditation scope of the Skills Development Provider.

Step 5: Workplace Learning During the workplace learning process the occupational knowledge and practical learning integrated are applied in the workplace. The artisan learner is exposed to real life situations within the workplace including all aspects of the artisan occupation such as work ethics, safety, responsibilities and quality performance of work required by industry. In all artisan trades this is the most significant and most difficult of the various learning processes and therefore the artisan learner is supported in the workplace by a qualified workplace Mentor or Coach.

Step 6: Trade Testing and Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning Trade Testing in South Africa is regulated by national Trade Test Regulations issued under Section 26D(5) of the Skills Development Act that are applicable to all Trade Test Centres whether they are private, government or state owned companies. These national, decentralized trade test centres must be accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations before they conduct national trade tests. The national trade test includes practical tasks that a learner must complete within a specified periods of time as determined by the National Artisan Moderation Body or NAMB.

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The national trade testing system is also being built to include a customized artisan development aligned Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) system that will offer persons who have integrated knowledge and skills related to an artisan trade through workplace activities to also enter a well-supported process that will result in access to a national trade test.

Step 7: Assurance and Certification Quality assurance is built into each and every step of the national 7-Step Program. It is therefore not an isolated activity focusing on the final external summative assessment or trade testing only, but is implemented right form the qualification development, learner selection, accreditation and delivery processes.

7.1. Certification: Once a candidate is found competent the Decentralized trade test centre will forward the results to the AgriSETA. AgriSETA will prepare the required documentation and forward the learner pack to the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). NAMB will screen all the submissions for compliance against the Trade Test Regulations and make recommendations to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for certification. AgriSETA will distribute certificates to candidates upon receipt from NAMB. If a candidate has lost his/her certificate the required application form must be completed and forwarded to AgriSETA. similarly, if the candidates wish to apply for a re-issue of a certificate.

6.TRADE TEST APPLICATION

The employer prepares the Application for Trade Test and conduct a Trade Test Self Check for each application. Original hard copies of the application may upon compliance against the qualifying criteria be submitted to AgriSETA. AgriSETA acknowledges receipt of the application and screen the contents and attachments for compliance and issue a unique systems generated serial number for each application. AgriSETA notify the designated Decentralized Trade Test Centre to issue Trade Test dates. The Decentralized Trade Test Centre issues a trade test date and notify the employer and AgriSETA accordingly.

7.WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING THE TRADE TEST? The transitional entry requirements for a candidate to access a trade test is stipulated in Regulation 11 of the Trade Test Regulations until the QCTO determines the minimum entrance requirements specified for the occupational qualification.The minimum level of education for access to a trade test will be the successful achievement by a learner before, during or after an artisan learning programme of: a) N2 Certificate including the four relevant subjects of maths, engineering science and a fourth subject as required by the trade; orb) Technical trade theory programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be equivalent to NQF level 3; orc) Relevant Engineering NCV Certificate with seven subjects at NQF level 3; ord) Technical Grade 11 with Maths, Science, Language and related trade theory subject; ore) Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T, S or N stream.)

In addition to the above mentioned minimum level of educational qualification the applicant must also have:a) successfully completed all off the job practical training unit standards (in the case of learnerships) or modules (in the case of an apprenticeship) of an artisan learning program at an accredited training provider as verifiable by training records.b) satisfied the requirements of the structured workplace, on the job, learning for a minimum period of 12 months verifiable through a workplace learning record (e.g logbook) unless any other workplace period has been contractually specified before the date of publication of this Regulation.

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(4) The minimum level of knowledge for recognition of prior learning referred to in regulation 2(3) is a 50% pass in a written knowledge assessment that is an integral part of a recognition of prior learning toolkit approved by NAMB.

(5) Until such time as the occupational curricula and /or ARPL toolkits for a specific trade are developed, candidates who have not gone through a formal artisan learning program but possess relevant years of work experience in the related trade may be granted access to a trade test if they have completed:(a) N2 Certificate including the relevant trade theory subjects and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or(b) Technical trade theory programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be at NQF level 3 and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or (c) Relevant Engineering NCV at NQF level 3 and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or(d) Relevant engineering NC(V) 4 plus completion of all relevant work experience modules and aminimum of 18-months relevant work experience; or(e) Technical Grade 12 with Maths, Science and related trade theory subject and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or(f) Grade 9 and a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience; or(g) Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T,S or N stream.) with 18 months relevant work experience.

(6) Every accredited skills development provider of artisan training must submit their existing curricula leading to an artisan qualification or part qualification to NAMB for record keeping and evaluation within one month after these regulations come into effect, failing which the skills development provider’s accreditation may be forfeited.

(7) An apprentice under a contract of apprenticeship registered by a SETA in terms of Section 13 of the repealed Manpower Training Act before the commencement of these regulations is deemed to be apprenticed in terms of chapter 4 of the Act.

(8) No person may apply for or be trade tested under Section 28 of the repealed Manpower Training Act but any person may apply to an accredited trade test centre for recognition of prior learning in terms of regulation 2(3).

(9) Any person who has been issued with a date for a trade test in terms of Section 28 of repealed the Manpower Training Act prior to the publication of this notice will be managed in terms of regulation 2(2).

(10) NAMB must determine equivalency criteria if required for access to a trade test until the relevant occupational qualification are registered.

(11) Until such time as the Occupational Curricula including the External Assessment Specifications for a trade qualification is developed, a learner who attempted a trade test will be given recognition for those trade test tasks in which he/she has been found competent and not be retested in those tasks provided that:

11.1 The recognition will be retained by the candidate for a maximum of 3 attempts or 18-months from the date of successful completion of the trade test task whichever comes first; and

11.2 The learner is competent in at least 50% of the trade test tasks given during the trade test.

7.1. Minimum requirements when submitting Trade Test Application: (i) Original signed copies of TT application form; (ii) Original stamped copies of the Workplace Logbooks (100% signed); (iii) Original certified copies of the national ID not older than 3 months; (iv) Original certified copies of a valid N2 certificate with relevant Trade subjects, (v) Original signed and stamped letter on Company Letterhead declaring that the apprentice: -

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(a) Has been employed and received workplace exposure at the company under mentorship of a qualified artisan for the designated trade; (b) Completed all the practical and theoretical training in accordance with the training schedule for the designated trade; (c) Trade test readiness either from the employer or from an accredited training provider if the apprentice attended practical institutional training. (d) Completed a minimum one-year workplace exposure.

Candidates will be given a maximum of three (3) opportunities to pass a trade test as an Apprentice. Then an apprenticeship contract will immediately be terminated after thee attempt. The candidate can then be registered as a ARPL candidate if he/she wishes to pursue the qualification.

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Agronomy

Cotton SAPO Box 912232Silverton0127Tel: (012) 804 1462

Dry Bean Producers’ Organisation (DPO)PO Box 26269Arcadia0007Tel: (012) 325 1850

Forestry South Africa (FSA)PO Box 32Melmoth3835Tel: (035) 450 2942

Grain SA (GSA)PO Box 88Bothaville9660Tel: (056) 515 2145

South African Cotton Producers’ Organisation (SACPO)PO Box 505Musina0900Tel: (015) 533 3016/7

South African Sugar Association (SASA)PO Box 700Mount Edgecombe4300Tel: (031) 508 7003

South African Cane Growers’ Association (CANEGROWERS)PO Box 700Mount Edgecombe4300Tel: (031) 508 7200

Animal Husbandry

Careers within the Milk Industry

Milk Industry• Dairy farm assistant• Dairy farm supervisor• Dairy herd manager• Dairy farm manager• Artificial insemination technician• Milk harvesting technician• Animal nutritionist• Animal geneticist• Veterinarian• Animal health technician• Dairy scientist• Breeding adjudicator• Milking machine operator

Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO)PO Box 1284Pretoria0001Tel: (012) 843 5600

National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (Nerpo)PO Box 36461Menlo Park0102Tel: (012) 361 9127

LIST OF COMMODITY ORGANISATIONS


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National Wool Growers’ AssociationPO Box 34291Newton ParkPort Elizabeth6055Tel: 041 365 5030

Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO)PO Box 35400Menlo Park0102Tel: (012) 348 1933

South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC)PO Box 36802Menlo Park0102Tel: (012) 361 4545

South African Mohair Growers’ AssociationPO Box 50Jansenville6265Tel: 049 836 0140

South African Ostrich Business ChamberPO Box 952Oudtshoorn6620Tel: (044) 272 3336

South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO)PO Box 36207Menlo Park0102Tel: (012) 361 3920

South African Poultry Association (SAPA)PO Box 1202Honeydew2040Tel: (012) 795 2051

Wildliferanching SAPO Box 23073Gezina0031Tel: (012) 335 6994


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o Animal Production • An Agriculturalist who specializes in animal helps livestock farmers increase their productivity and profitability. • Work in this area concerns animal identification system, breeding, living conditions, nutrition, emergency health management, and emerging diseases that impact on animals.o Crop Production • A crop agriculturalist studies crop management, ecosystems, weed and pest control, and harvesting methods.o Agricultural Technician • An Agricultural technician processes the information from the agricultural scientist so farmers can use it. They advise farmers on farming methods and are sometimes involved in agricultural research. • Agricultural technicians assist agricultural scientists in their work and assist with the collection of information. They also give advice and information to the farming industry.o Agricultural Resource Technician • Works together with agricultural resource officer • Is involved in classification, description and plotting of a region’s natural resourceso Agricultural Extension Technician • Assist the agricultural extension officer • Collects information to determine the needs of extension • Is involved in classification of agricultural resources and the planning of farms • Advices farmers of specific farming methods

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Agricultural economics and agribusiness management play a role in the effective functioning of an organisation concerned with the agricultural and agribusiness sector. Agricultural economists analyse and advise on the optimal use of production factors for the environmentally sustainable production of food and fibre in an internationally competitive milieu. They have a broad knowledge of agriculture, commerce and social science and are capable of solving problems relating to agricultural development, marketing and finance, agricultural policy and consumption affairs, agricultural sales and marketing, brokerage, market research, international trade and market development, finance, public relations, food manufacturing, processing, distribution and purchasing, and the farm input industry.

CurriculumAreas of study at university level include economics, agricultural economics, agricultural development planning, agricultural marketing, agricultural policy, accounting, labour law, business law and business management.

Role of agricultural economists Interesting and innovative careers and opportunities exist for agricultural economics graduates in agricultural corporations, agribusiness firms, food and fibre organisations, government institutions, NGOs and rural development institutions, farming and ecotourism, financial institutions (commercial banks), futures and commodity trading, research and policy institutions, international economic development and donor institutions, universities and consultation services, energy sources and mechanisation.

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Agribusiness management • Developing, designing and managing supply chains as well as value systems for specific products, industries and subsectors• Examining the demand for resources by businesses and their supply response• Farm planning and control, farm information systems, data analysis and budgeting, organisation of capital, farm machinery management• Economics, labour economics and management, financial leverage, farm enterprises’ growth and liquidity, and risk management

Marketing• Production, processing and distribution of goods, focusing on the flow of food and fibre to their final destination and the determination of prices at each stage• Commodity futures trading: trading commodities such as maize, wheat and citrus between farmers and the market• Market research, brand management, economic analysis (trend management), surveys, and import and export management (examining foreign trade relationships for food and fibre products)• Agricultural statistics such as trend analysis in production, agricultural exports, prices, variations analysis, indices (CPI, PPI, Chain Index, etc.)• Financial services (banks, financial institutions and agribusiness industries) Resource economist (focuses on the use and preservation of natural resources)• The application of economic principles to issues such as air and water pollution, resource conservation, land- use policy, and the evaluation of environmental resources• Identifying and analysing policies and strategies to meet world food needs in ways that ensure the sustainability of the natural resource base

Agriculture and rural development• Government programmes for specific commodities that support incomes of farmers and provide food and fibre for low-income consumers• Business plan formulation, capacity building (training) and support for small-scale farmers and resource-poor farmers• Identifying and overcoming constraints to the development of agriculture in developing countries• Financial needs analysis, risk and valuation analysis, feasibility studies, cash flow planning and profit management• Financing and supply of capital to business

Entry requirements for BSc/BCom Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness • English/Afrikaans: 4 (50%–59%) • Mathematics: 4 (50%–59%) • Physical Science: 4 (50%–59%) or • Life Sciences: 4 (50%–59%) or • Agricultural Science: 4 (50%–59%) or • Commercial Subjects: 4 (50%–59%)

Duration: • BSc Agricultural Economics – four years • BCom Agricultural Economics – three years • BSc Agribusiness – three years • BCom Agribusiness – four years

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Institutions: Most universities Potential employers Interesting and innovative careers and opportunities exist for agricultural economics graduates in agricultural corporations, agribusiness firms, food and fibre organisations, government institutions, NGOs and rural development institutions, farming and ecotourism, financial institutions (commercial banks), futures and commodity trading, research and policy institutions, international economic development and donor institutions, universities and consultation services.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (BIO-RESOURCE)

Agricultural or Bio-resource Engineering is the application of science and technology in agriculture, food and biological systems. The agricultural engineer’s field of employment includes a wide spectrum of activities which are connected to nearly all other engineering disciplines. Curriculum The university curriculum consists of water resource management, which includes drought and flood planning, water quality, irrigation and drainage, and dam design. Engineering for food fibre production includes design, development and the efficient utilisation of machinery. Environmental engineering incorporates animal-friendly buildings and devices, soil conservation and animal waste management.

Entry requirements (NSC or equivalent level with a minimum APS of 33) Mathematics: 6 (70%–79%)Physical Science: 6 (70%–79%)English 4 (50%–59%)

Role of agricultural engineers Bio-resources engineering goes well beyond the farm boundaries into areas such as water resource management, forestry, mining rehabilitation, food processing, peri-urban and rural development, machinery development and manufacture, waste management and ecology as well as agricultural vehicles and systems.

Energy sources and mechanisation Through innovation, research and development sourcing, agricultural engineers contribute to alternative sources of energy and machinery, and the improvement of existing machinery. Agricultural engineers select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to carry out the construction and testing of basic devices. Farm structures Agricultural engineers also contribute to environmental control for livestock and plants such as poultry, piggery and dairy structures, greenhouses and agricultural production systems. In addition, systems for intensive meat, milk and egg production, and storing, drying, refrigeration, and processing of a large variety of other agricultural products are also designed by agricultural engineers. These structures are created in accordance with the animals’ need and product demands. Irrigation engineeringIrrigation engineers’ services involve the design of new and improvement of existing irrigation and pumping systems such as centre pivot, micro jet, drip, sprinkler and flood irrigation systems.

Engineering and environmental hydrologistsEngineering hydrologists’ tasks encompass flood estimation, flow routing, dam design for agricultural and small catchments, spillway design, plunge and spray dip designs and water resource management.

Food engineerFood engineers can make a meaningful contribution to value adding and extension of the shelf-life of perishable

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products such as dairy products, meat, eggs, vegetables and fruit. This field of work includes the degree of cooling in installations for milk products, long-term conservation of vegetables and fruit, milling and mixing processes and the spray-drying process used in the production of powdered milk.

Professional statusA BSc Agricultural Engineering degree is recognised as a qualifying degree for registration as a professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act, 1968. The degree is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa and the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers.Institution: University of KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of Venda (Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering)

Duration: Four years Potential employersThe profession offers exceptional opportunities in areas such as research, development, project management, consulting services and the establishment of private business enterprises and farming systems for individuals with the necessary entrepreneurial abilities and initiative. Interesting and innovative careers and opportunities open to agricultural engineering graduates exist in the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), agricultural research institutes, universities, consulting and engineering organisations, food processing companies, and agricultural equipment and systems manufacturers.

AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT/AGRI-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Agricultural management practice is the study and application of economic and management principles that are used in production, transformation and marketing of food and other agricultural products. It is an occupation that involves the science of food production. It deals with farming techniques, the domestication of animals and the general processing of food. There are many agricultural jobs that require management, especially with projects working in scientific disciplines and with farm labour. With the changing dynamics of global food production, this field is one of the fastest growing in world.

After completion of a national diploma there are fields of specialisation for bachelor degree, such as: • Crop Production • Soil Science • Plant Production

Role of agricultural managers • The main focus of the entrepreneurial agricultural manager is to combine natural, human and financial resources in order to create wealth and prosperity in a manner that would ensure long-term sustainability. • Agricultural managers take responsibility for the everyday activities in ranches, farms and other types of agricultural lands. The duties and responsibilities of an agricultural manager may differ, depending on factors such as the size of the farm from which he/she operates. • Managers, together with other farm workers determine important details related to the agricultural land, such as the best time to plant, best point in time to apply fertilizer and when to harvest and sell the products. Managers are also monitoring the constant changes in crop prices. Analysis made through the observation of price-changes is used to design a strategy that would ensure the continued financial sustainability of the farm. • Agricultural managers do no usually plant or take part in harvesting; rather, they are more involved with the hiring and overseeing of the farmworkers. Among the other basic tasks performed by the agricultural manager, is developing the goals of the establishment, supervising marketing and production, finding out financial standing, managing overall maintenance and deciding on products’ shipping and storage conditions.

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Career opportunities • Farming, farm management, agricultural consultancy and extension. • Food distribution • Agri-business • Game farm management • Agricultural finance, nursery • Landscape and golf course management • Research and biotechnology • Ultimately, self-employment

Entry requirements for Bachelor of Agricultural/Agribusiness ManagementMinimum APS of 24English 4 (50-59%)Mathematics 4 (50-59%)Physical Science 4 (50-59%)Life Science 4 (50-59%) OrAgricultural Sciences 4 (50-59%)

Entry requirements for National Diploma: Agricultural/Agribusiness ManagementMinimum Aps 20 English 4 (50-59%)Mathematics 3 (40-49%)Life Science 4 (50-59%)Physical Science 3 (40-49%)

InstitutionsMost institutions Duration - 4 years B Degree or 3 years National Diploma

AGRONOMY

Agronomy is the integration of the disciplines of Agricultural Engineering, Agro-forestry, Crop Production, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Protection and Soil Science. All of these disciplines are supported by a strong foundation in the physical and biological sciences. Special attention is paid to the sustainable intensive and extensive production of food and fibre crops, under rain-fed conditions or with irrigation, for local and export markets.

This degree covers an overview of the grain industry and more specifically the small-grain industry, the relationship between soil, climate, environment and production capacity, problem areas, marketing and market tendencies in the grain.

Entry requirements for BSc and the National Diploma in Agronomy

Agronomist (Scientist) Agronomy (Technician)

• Mathematics: 4 (50%–59%) • Mathematics

• Physical Science 4 (50%-59%) • Physical Science

Duration: Four years (full time) Duration: Three years (full time)

University of Free State, University of Limpopo, University of Zululand

Universities of technology

Qualification: BSc (Agric.) • National Diploma: Agronomy• B.Tech. in crop production

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Potential employersPotential employers in the sector are DAFF (national and provincial), ARC, Agricultural Cooperatives and Universities

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Animal scientists are qualified people involved in research and development, and they give advice to the livestock industry concerning the production of animals and animal products.

Focus areasThese scientists’ focus areas are as follows:

Agricultural Genetics (Plant or Animal Genetics)This course covers breeds and breeding standards of animals as well as basic breeding principles, selection systems, and performance. It also involves the most important dairy and beef cattle breeds in South Africa, qualitative and quantitative inheritance, responses to selection, methods of selection and selection system for dairy and beef cattle.

Animal NutritionPractical feeding of different farm animals and balancing of feed rations are covered in this field.

Dairy ScienceDairy Science involves the anatomy and physiology of the udder and the elements of milking procedure, the composition of milk, factors that influence the composition of milk, machine milking, milk hygiene, and bad tastes in milk and dairy products. Poultry ScienceThis field involves the behaviour and biology of poultry, poultry management, the production of broilers, egg production, the hatching of eggs, the rearing of young hens and disease control.

Meat ScienceThe study of Meat Science involves growth, development and tissue composition and distribution in small and large stock. It also covers meat quality, meat processing and meat ageing.

Wool ScienceThe field covers the biology of the wool follicle and physical characteristics of wool, shearing and shearing-pen organisation (management), class and class standards of wool, wool processing and wool products, as well as byproducts of wool. The marketing of wool and other natural and synthetic fibres is also included in this field.

Entry requirements for BSc Animal Science• Mathematics: 4 (50%–59%)• Physical Science: 4 (50%–59%)• English/Afrikaans: 4 (50%–59%)• Other languages 3 (40%–49%)

Institution: Most universities Duration: Four years

Potential employersThe ARC, DAFF (national and provincial departments), universities, agricultural cooperatives and manufacturers of feeds

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HORTICULTURE AND HYDROPONICS

Horticulture involves the application of scientifically based production systems for vegetables, fruit and ornamental plants. Hydroponics is a production system called soilless growing, in which fertilisers and minerals are added to or mixed with water and supplied to plants. Focus areas Plant production• Propagation technique• Production practices

Plant knowledge• Plant names• Production practices• Origins

Horticultural management• Plant names • Production practices• Origins• Principles of horticultural enterprises/organisations• Management of personnel• Financial management

Entry requirements for BSc Horticulture Science

Potential employersPotential employers are the ARC, DAFF (national and provincial), universities, agricultural cooperatives and seed companies.

PLANT PATHOLOGY

Plant Pathology is defined as the study of the organisms and environmental conditions that cause disease in plants, the mechanisms by which these factors cause disease, the interactions between these causal agents and the plants (effect on plant growth, yield and quality), and the methods of managing or controlling plant diseases. It also interfaces with knowledge from other scientific study fields such as Mycology, Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Chemistry and Bioinformatics.

Entry requirements for BSc in Plant Pathology • Physical Science: 5 (60%–69%) • Mathematics: 5 (60%–69%) • English/Afrikaans: 5 (60%–69%) • Other languages 5 (60%–69%)

BSc Horticulture ND Horticulture

• Mathematics: 4 (50%–59%)• Mathematics: 3 (40%-49%) or

• Physical Science: 4 (50%–59%)• Life Science: 4 (50%–59%)

• Mathematical Literacy 5 (60%-69%)• Physical Science: 3 (40%-49%)• Life Science 3 (40%-49%)

Duration: Four years (full time) Duration: Three years

Institution: Most universities Institution: TUT, CPUT and DUT

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Institution: University of Free State, University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-NatalDuration: Four years (full time)

Potential employersThe profession offers exceptional opportunities for research in national and provincial government departments, and as plant pathologists in the ARC, agrochemical companies, seed companies, fertiliser companies, universities, farms, nurseries and pharmaceutical companies.

SOIL SCIENCE

Soil scientists specialise in the origin of soils and the formation thereof: origin/development and composition of soil and soil-forming factors. The field also covers the most important physical characteristics of soil: texture, structure, colour, consistency, overall density, soil air, temperature and water, and problems arising as a result of tillage, soil compaction and crust formation.

Focus areasSoil SurveyThis study field involves profile pit observation by drilling with mechanical augers and later conducting physical and chemical laboratory analyses. The results obtained (also compiled as maps and aerial photographs) are used as vital information for infrastructural planning (urban planning, roads, pipelines, power lines, etc.) and agricultural management purposes.

Soil Physics and HydrologySoil physicists and hydrologists study problems relating to water and soil interaction, soil air permeability, etc.

Soil Chemistry and FertilitySoil chemistry is concerned with soil nutrient availability and deficiencies using specialised techniques for the purpose of compiling the most effective fertilisation programmes.

Soil BiologyThe focus of soil biology is on transformation by means of microorganisms.

Entry requirements for BSc in Soil Science • Mathematics: 5 (60%–69%) • Physical Science: 4 (50%–59%) • English/Afrikaans: 4 (50%–59%) • Other languages 3 (40%–49%)

Duration: Four years (full time)Institution: Most universities

Potential employersPotential employers in the sector are the ARC, DAFF (national and provincial), universities, agricultural cooperatives and manufacturers of fertilizers.

VETERINARY NURSING

Veterinary Nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice and works under veterinarians. The first year is devoted to basic modules in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ethology, microbiology, parasitology, laboratory techniques and general nursing. It also includes promotion courses in medical nursing, reproduction nursing, theatre practice, anesthesiology, radiography, and surgical nursing. It also includes a semester of clinical training at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Hospital and approved private veterinary facilities.

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Role of Veterinary nurses • Assist with anesthesia • Operation theatre management • Intensive Care • Radiography • Laboratory analysis • Animal patient care and nursing • Disease prevention • Administration and practice management

Entry requirements for a Diploma: Veterinary NursingA minimum APS of 28English 4(50-59%)Mathematics 4 (50-59%)Physical Science 4 (50-59%)

Institution: University of PretoriaDuration: 3 years

Potential employersPotential employers are private veterinary practices, Game Parks, Rehabilitation centres, research centres, farming operations and laboratory animal units

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Veterinary technologist plays an important role in the maintenance of animal health and productivity in South Africa. This is mainly a laboratory-orientated career and their tasks consists of diagnostic work to determine the cause of sickness or death of animals and they are involved in the technical and field studies in research, working with a professional team of researchers. Veterinary technologists are also employed in quality control of veterinary products and the production of biological products, such as antigens for diagnostic tests and vaccines for the prevention of disease.

Entry requirements for a National Diploma: Veterinary TechnologyA minimum APS of 19English 4 (50-59%)Mathematics 3 (40-49%)Life Science 3 (40-49%)Physical Science 3 (40-49%)

Institution: Tshwane University of TechnologyDuration: 3.5 years (three and a half)

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Veterinarians play an important role in the economy of South Africa. They contribute to the creation of wealth by controlling epidemic diseases among animals and increasing the profitability of commercial and small-scale farming enterprises. They also contribute to the production of sustainable sources of safe protein of animal origin and the prevention of the transfer of diseases from animals to humans, and they certify the disease (or disease-free) status of animals and the safety of products for local and international trade. They attend to the veterinary needs and general welfare of animals, both those of commercial importance and those kept as companion animals.

CurriculumThe core elective programme adopts an internationally recognised and recommended approach in which all

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candidates must complete a core curriculum over 4,5 years (nine semesters). They then complete a chosen elective over four months which gives them increased competencies to enter the profession in their chosen career paths. The training is concluded with approximately 14 months of experiential training in the core and chosen elective components. The first year of the programme continues to be offered at the Hatfield campus of the University of Pretoria and students move to the Onderstepoort campus only from the second year.

Role of veterinary scientists

Research: The veterinarian is involved in research in a wide spectrum of areas (veterinary, agricultural and biomedical sciences) in matters relating to product development, animal improvement and monitoring the utilisation of animals for experimental purposes.

State veterinarians: They render essential regulatory services relating to the diagnosis, surveillance, monitoring, control, prevention and eradication of notifiable diseases. They are also responsible for matters relating to the import and export of animal products and for food safety and security.

They provide routine or forensic services involving disciplines such as pathology, clinical pathology, microbiology and toxicology in the private, state and diagnostic laboratories. (Veterinarians are also involved in general matters pertaining to the welfare of animals through the promotion of appropriate husbandry practices, nutritional practices, disease prevention strategies and sound production systems).

Veterinary public health: Veterinarians are responsible for ensuring the maintenance of meat and milk hygiene in abattoirs and milk processing plants and the control of zoonotic diseases (diseases transferred from animals to humans). Private practice/Companion practice: Provide veterinary services for pet owners (dogs, cats, exotic animals and birds)

Rural practice: Provide veterinary services for farmers (sheep, goats, cattle, horses, pigs, poultry and game)

Breeders (dogs, pigs, sheep and goats)Services for animal welfare organisations, game reserves and zoos

Selection of applicantsThe faculty endeavors to meet the veterinary needs of the country and the specific requirements of higher education legislation in the selection of applicants. The recruitment and selection process is therefore structured to reflect national demographics and government policy. The procedure is reviewed annually, providing for the following categories:• School leavers• Students with tertiary exposure• International students

Students with tertiary exposure are selected on the basis of academic performance, an institutional proficiency test and an interview as required.

Entry requirements for BVSc (Minimum APS of 32)• English 5 (60%–69%) • Mathematics 5 (60%–69%)• Physical Science 5 (60%–69%)

Applicants are required to complete the value-added questionnaire which the university will send to the applicant via post.

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Institution: University of PretoriaDuration: Six years

Potential employersThe majority of veterinarians offer clinical services, disease prevention strategies, advice in nutrition, management, production and reproduction of animals. Employment opportunities are available in government institutions, research organisations and meat-producing organisations.

VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY

ViticultureViticulturists apply scientific principles to manipulate the vine to produce the kind of grapes necessary for the production of different wine types and styles as well as augmenting both the quality and quantity of grapes. Viticulturists share a mutual purpose, which is to make world-class wines to accompany food for pleasurable drinking.

Viticulturists learn theoretically and practically how the correct methods can contribute to the desired product in anatomy, morphology, physiology, ampelography of scion and rootstock cultivars, plant improvement, natural and artificial disorders of the grapevine, spacing and trellising, pruning, canopy quality assessment and management as well as selection of cultivar and terrain, grape handling and packaging.

The production of wine is done by striking a balance in soil, climate, geography, winery “softness” and winery hygiene.

OenologyOenologists learn about the principles and practices of wine-making such as applied chemical and microbiological processes involved in producing wines, sweet wines, grape juice, concentrates and brandy, wine stabilisation and analysis and sensory evaluation of wine and brandy.

CurriculumDifferent curriculum choices enable students to major in any one of the following:

• Viticulture and Oenology • Viticulture and Soil Science • Viticulture and Entomology • Viticulture and Plant Pathology • Viticulture and Agricultural Economics • Oenology and Chemistry • Oenology and Enterprise Management

Entry requirements for BSc Agriculture in Viticulture/OenologyMathematics: 5 (60%–69%)Physical Science: 4 (50%–59%)English/Afrikaans: 4 (50%–59%)

Institution: University of StellenboschDuration: Four years (BSc. Agric.)

Potential employersQualified viticulturists are employed at universities, Agricultural Research Council, wine companies, estates, wine cellars, farms, and consulting companies as well as marketing companies.

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AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture, also called aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic (freshwater and marine) organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and plants in a controlled or selected aquatic environments, with some form of interventions such as regular stocking, feeding and protection from predators in the rearing process to enhance production, such as regular stocking, feeding, protection from predators etc.

It includes the production of seafood from hatchery fish and shellfish which are grown to market size in ponds, tanks, cages or raceways. Aquaculture also includes the production of ornamental fish for the aquarium trade, and growing plant species used in a range of food, pharmaceutical, nutritional, and biotechnology products.

Marine aquaculture presents an opportunity to increase substantially economic activity in coastal areas, with associated creation of skills-based employment and income, thus also addressing government’s principal challenge to address poverty and unemployment.

Role of Aquaculturists• Contribute to environmental health by sequestering nutrients and cleaning up the water in order to provide suitable living conditions for aquatic animals and plants.• Improve nutrients and food security by assisting with experiments on nutrition to control predators and disease causing organisms.• Provide save and sustainable seafood and ensure that fish and shellfish produced are safe for human consumption.• Plan and manage the operation of fish hatcheries.• Keep records of framing activities and care for stock.

Potential employers• DAFF (provincial and national), ARC and Food Industries.

ICHTHYOLOGY AND FISHERIES SCIENCE

An ichthyologist or a fisheries scientist is a person who dedicates a career to studying and managing the fishery resources, which may involve shellfish or aquatic mammals as well as fish. Ichthyologists are involved in work all over the world.

Entry requirement for BSc. Ichthyology or Fisheries Science

Career Universities Qualification Duration Entry requirements

• Aquaculturist • Rhodes University BSc Aquaculture (Hons)

1 year • BSc in Ichthyology or Fisheries Science with 60% pass

• University of Limpopo

BSc Aquaculture (Hons)

1 year • Bachelor of Science


• Fisheries Scientist• Ichthyologist

• Rhodes University BSc Ichthyology or Fisheries Science

3 year • Physical Science, 5 (60%-69%)• Mathematics, 5 (60%-69%)• Life Science, 4 (50%-59%)• English or Afrikaans, 5 (60%-69%)

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Employment opportunities Applied researchNational and local agencies, such as Marine and Coastal Management, South African National Parks and the Water Research Commission (WRC), employ ichthyologists in research and administrative positions. The responsibilities of these agencies include the management and development of commercial and sport fishing regulations, regulating the use of coastal and wetland areas for recreation, the identification of commercial adult and larval fish populations, and the protection of endangered or threatened species.

University and school teaching and researchMany PhD ichthyologists and fisheries scientists seek employment as university professors where their primary responsibilities are teaching, research and administration. Courses taught by ichthyologists usually include general biology and one or more specialised courses such as comparative anatomy, behaviour, biometry and ecology.

Museum curatorship and/or collection managementMany museum curators conduct research on a particular group of fish, examining preserved fish specimens as a primary source of data. Collection managers are responsible for the proper preservation and handling of fish specimens, maintaining records, and assuring that the collection is accessible to other scientists for study.

Public aquaria and the aquarium hobbyJobs include aquarium maintenance and animal keeping, exhibit development, education, public outreach, and research on captive breeding and other aspects of maintaining live aquatic animal populations.

Conservation biologyIchthyologists at conservation agencies, such as Conservation International and the World Wildlife Fund, work with other biologists to develop conservation plans for species and species communities.

Fish and shellfish farmsOn a fish or shellfish farm you may work on ocean pens off the coast growing marine finfish, or you may work inland where freshwater species can be cultivated in ponds. The South African growing aquaculture industry is concerned with the raising of aquatic animals and plants for many purposes including the production of food and home aquaria.

MARINE BIOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY

This is the study of the ocean and life within it. The field of marine biology is often referred to as oceanography. Oceanography is an interdisciplinary science that uses insights from biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and physics to analyse ocean currents, marine ecosystems, ocean storms, waves, ocean plate tectonics, and features of the ocean floor, including exotic biomes such as cold seeps and hydrothermal vents. When describing their work, marine scientists talk about three different fields of study, namely physical, chemical and biological oceanography.

• Physical oceanography is the study of the physical properties of seawater and the forces that move it. Ship- based measurements, satellite imagery and automatic monitoring instruments are all used to measure ocean and coastal currents, waves, tides, temperature and salt content (salinity). Marine scientists who specialise in the field of physical oceanography also study the interaction between the sea and the atmosphere in an effort to demonstrate how the ocean influences weather and climate.

• Chemical oceanography is concerned with the composition of seawater and the effect of chemicals on the marine environment. Marine scientists who specialise in this field measure, among other things, trace elements, oxygen, major nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates and dissolved organic and inorganic carbon. Marine pollution poses a challenge for marine scientists who may be involved with monitoring the effect that pollution has on the marine environment.• Biological oceanography is a field of study that seeks to understand what controls the distribution and

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abundance of different types of marine life, and how living organisms influence and interact with processes in the oceans. Biological oceanographers study all forms of life in the oceans, from microscopic plants and animals to fish and whales. In addition, biological oceanographers examine all forms of oceanic processes that involve living organisms. These include processes that occur at molecular scales, such as photosynthesis, respiration, and cycling of essential nutrients, to large-scale processes such as the effect of ocean currents on marine productivity.

Entry requirements for BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography and National Diploma in Marine Science

Potential employers• Marine aquaculture farms• Marine and coastal management• Institute of Marine Technology• Council for Scientific Research(CSIR)

MARINE BOTANY As an expert in the field of marine botany (the study of plants that live the sea), your major role is to provide your team with the botanical information they need to compete the task. You will be called upon to document your research in a journal and present your findings as part of the team’s oral presentation. It is a specialisation course that consists of zoology, marine biology, marine science and botany. Entry requirements for BSc Marine Botany

ZOOLOGY In its broadest sense, zoology is the study of animals, and a zoologist is a scientist who studies animals and their environment or habitats. Animals, in this context, are any living organisms that are not plants, fungi, viruses or

Career Universities Qualification Duration Entry requirements APS

• Marine Biologist• Oceanographer

• Rhodes University• University of KwaZulu- Natal• University of Cape Town

BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography

4 years • National Senior Certificate• Mathematics: 6 (70%–79%)• Physical Science: 5 (60%–69

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• Marine Scientist • CPUT ND Marine Science

1 year • English 4 (50%-59%)• Mathematics 4 (50%-59)• Life Science 4 (50%-59%)• Physical Science 4 (50%-59%)

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• Marine Botanist • Rhodes University• University of Cape Town

BSc Marine Botany (Honours)

1 year • BSc Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology) OR • BSc Marine Biology

OR• BSc Botany• A 60% pass

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bacteria (the study of these organisms is the realm of botanists and microbiologists). Animals include creatures like the marine sponges (which don’t look much like animals), jellyfish, worms, rock lobsters, snails, insects, fishes, frogs, birds and mammals.

The field of zoology has many different disciplines such as cell biology, physiology, marine biology, behaviour, and ecology, to name but a few. Zoologists can also study animals at the level of the cell, organ systems, whole animals, animal communities or whole ecosystems.

Zoologists can consequently be divided and classified on the basis of their area of specialty. An anatomist, for example, studies the body organisation of animals, an ethnologist studies animal behaviour, a physiologist studies how animals work and an ecologist studies how animals interact with the environment and other animals in it.

Zoologists can also be divided on the basis of the animal groups on which they work. Entomologists study insects and herpetologists, ornithologists and mammologists work on snakes and amphibians, birds, and mammals, respectively.

Some zoologists work in “pure” fields while others work in “applied” fields. Pure, basic or fundamental science can be interpreted as “science for its own sake” and is concerned with increasing our knowledge of how living things work. It provides the foundation for applied science. Applied science, as its name suggests, involves applying scientific knowledge to specific problems. For example, a zoologist (who may be a mammologist) may study a population of mice in the wild in order to understand how population numbers of mice fluctuate and what environmental factors are responsible for these fluctuations. This is pure research. He/she (or another zoologist) may then apply this knowledge to controlling populations of mice that are causing an economic problem because they are eating stored grain. This is applied science. Many studies that fall into the applied sciences have major implications for people and the environment.

CurriculumIn the first year of study, students should enrol for the zoology course and in the second and third year, ichthyology is provided as a major subject.

Entry requirements for BSc Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology)

Potential employers• Nature reserves• Environmental consultancies• Conservation planning agencies• Biochemical and biotechnology industries• Medical and veterinary research• Pest management• Educational and research institutions• The corporate sector• DAFF

Career Universities Qualification Duration Entry requirements APS

• Zoologist • University of Pretoria• Rhodes University• University of Limpopo

BSc Zoology (majoring in Ichthyology)

3 years • Afrikaans or• English: 4 (50%–59%)• An additional language: 4 (50%–59%) • Mathematics: 5 (60%–69%) • Physical Science: 5 (60%–69%)

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LIST OF AGRICULTURE COLLEGES

Institution Fax No Tel. No Postal Address Nearest Town

KWAZULU NATAL

CEDARA 033 355 9306

033 355 9303

Private Bag x 6008, HILTON, 3245 https://www.kzndard.gov.za/

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

OWEN SITOLE 035 795 1345

035 795 1379

Private Bag x 20013 EMPANGENI, 3880https://www.kzndard.gov.za/

Empangeni, KwaZulu Natal

WESTERN CAPE

CAPE INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURAL TRAINING: ELSENBURG

021 808 5018/9

021 808 7703

Private Bag x 54, ELSENBURG, 7607

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

FREE STATE

GLEN 051 861 1255

051 861 1122

Private Bag X01, GLEN, 9360

Bloemfontein, Free State

EASTERN CAPE

FORT COX 040 653 8033/4

040 653 8036/ 40

P.O. Box 2187 KING WILLIAMS TOWN5600http://www.fortcox.ac.za/

King Williams Town, Eastern Cape

GROOTFONTEIN 049 842 1113

049 842 1477

Private Bag X529 MIDDELBURG, 5900http://gadi.agric.za/index.php

Middelburg, Eastern Cape

TSOLO AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

047 542 0220/1

047 542 6285

Private Bag x1008TSOLO, 4771

Umtata, Eastern Cape

LIMPOPO

MADZIVHANDILA 015 962 7200

015 962 7239

Private Bag x5024 THOHOYANDOU, 0950

Thohoyandou, Limpopo

TOMPI SELEKA 013 268 9300

013 268 9305

Private Bag x 9616, MARBLE HALL, 0450

Marble Hall, Limpopo

NORTH WEST

POTCHEFSTROOM 018 299 6739

018 297 0023

Private Bag x 804 POTCHEFSTROOM 2520

Potchefstroom, North West

TAUNG 053 994 9800

053 994 1130

Private Bag X532, TAUNG,8584

Taung, North West


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LIST OF SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITIES (SETA’s)

Name of Institution Physical address Postal Address Contact details

AgriSETA Agriculture

AgriSETA House529 Belvedere Street ARCADIA 008

PO Box 26024ARCADIA0007

Tel: (012) 301 5600Fax: (012) 325 1677 [email protected]

BANKSETA Banking

Thornhill Office ParkBlock 2294 Bekker RoadVORNA VALLEY, MIDRAND, 1685

PO Box 11678VORNA VALLEY1686

Tel: (011) 805 9661Fax: (011) 805 8348www.bankseta.org.za

CATHSSETA Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports

Old Nedbank Building1 Newtown AvenueKillarney 2193

Tel: (011) 217 0600Fax: (011) 783 7745Call Centre: 086 010 0221 [email protected]

CETA 183 Kerk Street (Corner Old Pretoria Main Road), Midrand, 1685

Tel: (011) 265 [email protected] www.ceta.org.za

CHIETA

Chemical Industries

2 Clamart Road, Richmond, 2092Johannesburg

P O Box 961Auckland Park 2006

Tel: (011) 628 7000Fax: (011) 726 [email protected] www.chieta.org.za

EWSETA

Energy and Water

32 Princess of Wales TerraceSunnyside Office Park 2nd Floor, Building BParktown Johannesburg2000

Tel: (011) 274 [email protected]

ETDP

Education, Training and Development Practices

Private Bag X105Melville2109

Tel: (011) 372 3300www.etdpseta.org.za

FASSET

Financial and Accounting Services

296 Kent AvenueRandburg2125

P O Box 6801Cresta2118

Tel: (011) 476 8570Fax: (011) 476 [email protected]


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FP & M SETA

Fibre, Processing & Manufacturing

1 Newtown AvenueKillarney Johannesburg2193

PO Box 31276 Braamfontein2017

Tel: (011) 403 1700Fax: (011) 403 1718 [email protected] www.fpmseta.org.za

FOODBEV

Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry

13 Autumn StreetRivonia2128

PO Box 245Gallo Manor2052

Tel: (011) 253 7300Fax: (011) 253 7333 [email protected] www.foodbev.co.za

HW SETA

Health and Welfare

17 Bradford RoadBedfordviewJohannesburg2047

Private Bag X15Gardenview2047

Tel: (011) 607 6900Tel: 0800 864 478 [email protected]

INSETA

Insurance

Ground Floor37 Empire RoadParktownJohannesburg2193

P O Box 32035Braamfontein2017

Tel: (011) 381 8900Tel: 0861 130 013 [email protected] www.inseta.org.za

LG SETA

Local Government

1st Floor47 Van Buuren Road,Bedfordview2007

P.O Box 1964Bedfordview2008

Tel: (011)1 456 8579Fax: (011)1 450 4948www.lgseta.co.za

MERSETA

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services

MerSETA House95 7th AvenueCnr Rustenburg RoadMelville Johannesburg 2109

Tel: (010) 219 3000Fax: (011) 484 5499www.merseta.org.za

MICT

Media Information and Communication Technologies

Block 2, Level 3 West Gallagher Convention Centre Gallagher Estate 19 Richards Drive Halfway House MIDRAND 1685

P. O. Box 5585 HALFWAY HOUSE 1685

Tel: (011) 207 2600/03Fa: (011) 805 6833www.mict.org.za

MQA

Mining

7 Anerley Road,Parktown2193

Tel: (011) 547 [email protected]

PSETA

Public Service

Sanlam Building353 Festival StreetHatfieldPretoria0083

Tel: (012) 423 5700www.pseta.org.za

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SASSETA

Safety and Security

Riverview Office ParkJanadel Avenue (off Bekker road)Halfway GardensMidrand1685

P.O. Box 7612Halfway House1685

Call Centre: (011) 087 5555Fax: (011) 205 0046 Switchboard (011) 087 5500 [email protected]

SERVICE SETA

Services Sector

15 Sherborne Road, Parktown2193Johannesburg

Tel: (011) 276 9600 [email protected] www.serviceseta.org.za

TETA

Transport

Tel: (011) 577 7000 / 7040www.teta.org.za

W & R SETA

Wholesale and Retail

Riverside Office Park, Hennops House 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Cnr. Lenchen South and Heuwel AvenueCenturion, 0167

Private Bag X106Centurion,004

Switch board: (012) 622 9500Call centre: 0860 270 027 www.wrseta.org.za

OTHER IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Bureau of Labour StatisticsOccupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) (2010-11 Edition) This is one of the sources used in compiling the Careers in Our Sector chapter.http://www.bls.gov

German Development Co-operation (GTZ)Tel: (012) 423 5900Fax (012) 341 0185 www.gtz.de/[email protected] Skills Authority (NSA) Tel: (012) 309 4350

KHETHA – Career Development Services Tel: 086 999 0123SMS: 072 204 5056 https://www.careerhelp.org.za/

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)536 Francis Baard Street, Meintjiesplein Building, Block A, 4th Floor, Arcadia, 0007 Tel: (012) 341 1115Fax ((012) 341 1811/1911www.namc.co.za/y-agriculture [email protected] (Communications Contact)

Pace Careers Centrehttp://www.pacecareers.com/careercentre/

Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) –Tel: 012 003 1800Email: [email protected]

South African Council for Educators (SACE) Tel: 086 1007 223 or (012) 663 9517 http://www.sace.org.za

UmalusiGeneral and Further Education & Training CouncilTel: (012) 349 1510 http://www.umalusi.org.za

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)Tel: 086 0111 673 (Helpdesk) Tel: (012) 431 5000 http://www.nqf.org.za http://www.saqa.org.zahttp://www.careerhelp.org.za – this is an excellent website for career related help.

South African Graduates Development Agency (SAGDA)13th Floor, Marble TowersCnr Pritchard & Van Weiligh StreetJohannesburgTel: (011) 333 0761/ 0759Fax: 086 560 0162

FINANCIAL AID

There are number of funding opportunities (such as bursaries, scholarships etc) available to South African students to study or participate in the above-mentioned programmes. The first preference is given to those applicants whose fields of studyfall within a scarce / critical skills category.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme of South AfricaTel: (021) 763 3232Share call: 086 067 327/08600 NSFAS Email: [email protected] Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead 7801 http://www.nsfas.org.zaNational Youth Development Agency (NYDA)Call Centre: 0800 52 52 52Tel: (011) 651 7000Fax: 086 606 6563Email: [email protected] Address:11 Broadwalk Avenue off Church StreetHalfway House1683Postal Address: PO Box 982Halfway House1685 http://www.nyda.gov.za

National Career Advice Portal (NCAP) www.ncapcareerhelp.org.za

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)

Questions Answers

1. What are the prerequisite for Bursaries?

You must have been accepted and registered at a Public Tertiary Institution to study Agricultural Science and related qualifications.

2. What is a Learnership? A Learnership is a vocational education and training programme. It combines theory and practice (normally 70% practical and 30% theory), culminating in a qualification that is registered with SAQA.A person who successfully completes a learnership will have a qualification that signifies occupational competence and is recognised throughout the country.

3. What is Artisan Development? Artisan Development is a non-unit standard based registered qualification with National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). Artisan Development comprises the integration of workplace and institutional learning and culminates in a national qualification.

4. How does Learnerships work in practice?

An agreement is entered into between the learner, the employer and the training provider. The duration of the training is not less than 8 months which is practical (70%) and theory (30%).

5. Can universities and schools offerLearnerships?

An accredited provider which can be both public (TVET Colleges/Agricultural Colleges and Universities) or private institutions can provide Learnerships.

6. What is the duration of a Learnership?

The minimum duration of a Learnership is 8 - 12 months.

7. What shall a learner obtain at the end of the Learnership?

If the Learnership is successfully completed the learner shall obtain a qualification that is recognised throughout the country and a certificate as proof of competence.

8. Will the learner be offered a job after completing the Learnership?

There is no guarantee of a job on successful completion of the Learnership. The employer who offers the learner workplace training does not have an obligation to offer employment. It is however proper and fitting that the responsible provider / employer ensures and makes arrangements that unemployed learners who have been declared competent find placements:• At the workplace or practice or with any other employer• At their own farms (beneficiaries of land reform rural

development programmes) or• At their own respective areas of land.

9. How do unemployed people apply for a Learnership?

• They can apply for a Learnership directly through the AgriSETA accredited training providers normal application window periods.

• Unemployed people shall register with the Department of Labour as a work seeker by completing the required registration form indicating their interests. The forms are available at the Labour Centres.

• They shall keep their contact details up to date.• The Labour Centres shall contact these people if they meet the

minimum criteria for the Learnerships with a specific employer• Employers shall be responsible for the final selection of learners.

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10. How do the employed apply for aLearnership?

• Employed people can contact their employers through their Human Resources Department.

• They can also speak to their Supervisors responsible for their appraisal process in the company/organisation.

• They can contact their trade union official (if available) for more information.

11. How shall a learner benefit from aLearnership?

If the Learnership is successfully completed the learner shall obtain a qualification that is recognised throughout the country and a certificate as proof of competence.• Learners shall receive quality and relevant education and training. • Learners acquire competence required in the workplace. • Learnerships improve access to opportunities for employment • Learners shall have access to further learning opportunities • Learners shall receive a certificate of service confirming their

working experienceLearnerships offer an opportunity to affordable education, training and development.

12. What is a Skills Programme? A skills programme generally contains selected elements of a qualification and is shorter in duration than a learnership. It focuses on a specific skill needed in the workplace. Over time, the successful combination of a skills programmes can also lead to a qualification.

13. What is the Quality Council for Trade andOccupations (QCTO)?

The QCTO is established to manage and coordinate the qualifications in the occupational qualifications framework in terms of their development, provision, assessment and impact. Its scope will be the development and quality assurance of fit-for-purpose occupational qualifications and unit standards as required by the labour market for work and employment purposes.

14. What are scarce and critical skills? Scarce and critical skills refer to an absolute or relative demand, current or future, for skilled, qualified and experienced people to fill particular roles/ professions/ occupations or socialization in the labour market.

15. What subjects are required for you to be accepted in a Learnership and Skills Programme?

General understanding of numeracy and literacy

16. What subjects are required for you to be accepted for agricultural related studies in higher-learning institutions?

Mathematics and Science subjects

17. At what age can you register for aLearnership or Skills Programme?

18 - 35 years according to the Skills Development Act

18. Which grades can one possess in order to qualify for the Learnership and Skills Programme?

From grade 4-12

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