Primary Agriculture (TVET) in South Africa 2026 | TVET College Programmes

Primary Agriculture (TVET) Programmes at SA TVET Colleges 2026

47 programmes listed across 24 TVET colleges. Free application. NSFAS funded.

NCV vs NATED: NCV (National Certificate Vocational) requires a Grade 9 pass. NATED (N1-N6 / Report 191) requires a Grade 9 pass, with N4-N6 needing N3 or equivalent. APS scores shown are indicative — TVET colleges do not use matric APS for admission.

TVET College	Programme	Entry Level	Subject Requirements	Career Paths
Eastcape Midlands TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Eastcape Midlands TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Elundini TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Ikhala TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Ingwe TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Ingwe TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
King Hintsa TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Lovedale TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Maluti TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Esayidi TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Esayidi TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Esayidi TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Mnambithi TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Mthashana TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Umfolozi TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Umfolozi TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Umfolozi TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Capricorn TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Capricorn TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Capricorn TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Letaba TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Letaba TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Mopani South East TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Mopani South East TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Sekhukhune TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Vhembe TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Vhembe TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Vhembe TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Ehlanzeni TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Ehlanzeni TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Ehlanzeni TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Gert Sibande TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Gert Sibande TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Northern Cape Rural TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Taletso TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Boland TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Boland TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Boland TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
Garden Route TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
Garden Route TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Garden Route TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
South Cape TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
South Cape TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
South Cape TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician
West Coast TVET College TVET College	Hospitality NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Chef, Hotel Manager
West Coast TVET College TVET College	Tourism NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Tour Guide, Travel Agent
West Coast TVET College TVET College	Primary Agriculture NC(V) Certificate · 3 years	15	Math Lit OK (L2+) English L3+	Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do I need to study Primary Agriculture (TVET) at a TVET college?

For NCV (National Certificate Vocational) programmes you need a Grade 9 pass — no matric required. For NATED (Report 191) N1-N6 programmes, a Grade 9 pass is the minimum, though some colleges prefer Grade 10 or 11. This makes TVET colleges accessible to learners who have not yet completed matric and to those who want a practical, work-focused qualification after school.

Is a Primary Agriculture (TVET) programme free in South Africa?

Application to all 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa is completely free. Tuition fees vary by college but NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) covers tuition, accommodation, and a living allowance for eligible students. To qualify for NSFAS: South African citizenship and household income under R350,000 per year. SASSA grant recipients automatically qualify. Apply at nsfas.org.za.

How long does the Primary Agriculture (TVET) programme take at a TVET college?

Programme durations: 3 years. NCV programmes run over 3 years (Levels 2, 3, and 4). NATED N1-N6 programmes take 18 months to 3 years depending on how you complete the practical (18 months in-college plus 18 months workplace experience required for a trade test). Once you pass the DHET trade test you become a certified artisan.

What jobs can I get with a Primary Agriculture (TVET) TVET qualification?

Career paths from Primary Agriculture (TVET) programmes include: Farm Manager, Agricultural Technician, Crop Specialist, Tour Guide, Travel Agent, Tourism Officer. Artisan trades are among the highest-demand occupations in South Africa. The construction, mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors have chronic shortages of qualified technical workers — meaning strong employment prospects and competitive salaries for qualified graduates.

Can I go to university after completing a TVET programme?

Yes. An NCV Level 4 with the right subjects is equivalent to matric and can be used to apply to university, though APS requirements still apply. Completing N6 and a trade test qualifies you as a certified artisan — you can then pursue a National Diploma or B-Tech at a University of Technology. Many TVET graduates also enter the workforce first and study further part-time.

Disclaimer: TVET programme offerings, entry requirements, and NSFAS eligibility may change annually. Always verify directly with the college before applying. Artisan trade test requirements are set by DHET and sector training authorities (SETAs).