AgriSETA Learning Programmes

Location: All Provinces

Stipend: R5000 Per month

Time frame: 24 months

We would like to let you know that you can apply for grants, internships, and bursaries directly on the AgriSETA website or through a service provider who has been approved by AgriSETA.

We urge all applicants to verify the legitimacy and terms of facilitator firms that are not AgriSETA-accredited, since we are not responsible for their actions.

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AgriSETA Learning Programmes

AgriSETA (the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority) offers a range of learning programmes in South Africa designed to support skills development in the agriculture sector. These programmes include bursaries, learnerships, internships, artisan development, adult education and training (AET), skills programmes, support for rural structures, and support for commodity organisations.

Key Programmes Explained

• Bursaries are available to learners needing financial support for formal qualifications such as Certificates, Diplomas, or Degrees at colleges or universities.
• Internships provide on-the-job, structured training for up to twelve months, helping learners gain practical exposure required to complete their qualifications.
• Learnerships combine theory and workplace learning, leading to qualifications registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Learners typically participate in both institutional academic training and practical work in agricultural settings.
• Skills Programmes and Short Courses are focused, occupational-based training initiatives. They may be standalone modules or part of a larger qualification.
• Adult Education & Training (AET) supports literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills for adults, including farm workers, enabling them to better participate in further learning programmes or work environments.
• Support To Rural Structures and Commodity Organisations includes mentorship, governance training, enterprise development and assistance for agricultural commodity-based organisations.

Eligibility, Recognition and Benefits

• Programmes are open to South African citizens and often target unemployed youth, existing agricultural workers, and those from rural communities.
• Qualifications awarded are nationally recognised under the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and registered through SAQA.
• Benefits may include financial support where applicable (e.g. stipends for learners in learnerships), workplace experience, practical agricultural skills, and improved employability in the agriculture sector.

LEARNERSHIPS

A Learnership is a vocational education and training programme. It combines theory and practice, culminating in a qualification that is registered with SAQA.

Important Notes & How to Apply

• Ensure any training provider is accredited with AgriSETA or otherwise officially recognised. AgriSETA is not liable for programmes delivered by non-accredited providers.
• Applications require certified documents such as a certified ID copy, academic certificates, proof of residence, and other supporting documentation.
• Learnerships have a minimum duration of around 30 weeks, up to one year.
• Completion of programmes does not guarantee employment, although many beneficiaries improve their prospects.

AgriSETA Learning Programmes are part of the wider National Skills Development Plan and aim to build skills, enhance productivity, and support transformation in the agricultural sector through recognised training and structured work experience. For exact application dates, programme details, and requirements in your area, visit the official AgriSETA website.