The BAgric qualification will allow individuals to apply their knowledge in the fields of resource utilization, agricultural production, processing, management, and communication.
Minimum Admission
Write the NBTs AQL (all students) and, if you take Mathematics as a school subject, also MAT
• An NSC aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation)
• English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Mathematics 50% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%
• Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 50% OR Life Sciences 50% OR Agricultural Sciences 50%
Admission requirements
For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.
What are the highest paying jobs in agriculture?
Environmental scientist.
Agricultural specialist.
Operations manager.
Ecologist.
Agronomy manager.
Agribusiness manager.
Veterinarian.
Biostatistician.
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.