Primary Agriculture (TVET) Programmes at SA TVET Colleges 2027
47 programmes listed across 24 TVET colleges. Current application fees, programme availability, entry rules, and NSFAS eligibility are unverified.
Older NCV vs NATED guidance: Legacy listings commonly show Grade 9 for some NCV and NATED entry points and N3 or equivalent for some N4-N6 routes. These are not verified 2027 requirements. Confirm the programme, level, subjects, and selection rules with the college.
| 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?
Older listings commonly show Grade 9 for some NCV and NATED entry points, with some colleges listing Grade 10 or 11 for particular programmes. Career Helper has not verified these 2027 requirements. Confirm the programme level, school grade, subjects, age rules, and selection process with the college.
Is a Primary Agriculture (TVET) programme free in South Africa?
Application fees and NSFAS rules can change. Check the college's official application page and the current NSFAS notice before applying; Career Helper does not present older fee or funding rules as verified for 2027.
How long does the Primary Agriculture (TVET) programme take at a TVET college?
The latest-listed durations include 3 years. Older guidance describes multi-level NCV and NATED routes with separate college and workplace phases. The 2027 duration, practical requirements, and trade-test pathway are unverified; confirm them with the college and relevant training authority.
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?
Some TVET qualifications can support further-study or artisan pathways, but recognition depends on the qualification, subjects, institution, and current rules. Confirm 2027 admission and articulation requirements with the receiving institution and the relevant training authority.
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).