The Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management (AERRM) academic program are designed to build the capacity of extension services through the provision of training and education that is relevant to the urgent issues facing agricultural and rural development.
Admission Entry Requirements
1. Applicants with the National Senior Certificate: The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:
Admission Point Score (APS): – 28 With Mathematics – 30 With Mathematical Literacy
English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Mathematical Literacy: Level 6
One of Agriculture, Life Science, or Physical Science: Level 4.
What jobs can you get with Ag Science?
Agricultural consultant/adviser.
Animal breeder.
Clinical research officer.
Farm manager.
Field trials officer.
Forestry manager.
Horticultural consultant.
Landscape gardener.
What is the scope of agricultural extension?
The areas indicating the scope of Extension are listed below: Increasing efficiency in agricultural production.
Increasing efficiency in marketing, distribution, and utilization of agricultural inputs and outputs.
Conservation, development, and use of natural resources.
How much do agricultural managers earn in South Africa per month?
The average pay for a Farm Manager is ZAR 430,469 a year and ZAR 207 an hour in South Africa.
The average salary range for a Farm Manager is between ZAR 315,811 and ZAR 532,683.
On average, a Bachelor’s Degree is the highest level of education for a Farm Manager.
How much do farmworkers earn in South Africa?
Farmworkers currently earn at least R18.68 an hour while domestic workers now earn a minimum of R15. 57 an hour. The Labour Department has recommended that domestic workers be aligned with the minimum wage by next year.