Want to join our Academy?
How to Enroll

Want to join our Academy?
Coursescater to those who have a passion for farming and the capability to farm, but may not have a National Senior Certificate or the money to gain a place to study agriculture at a university or college.
Requirements for our long-term Our Coursesare:
Access to land on which to farm.
Minimum schooling – Grade 9.
The ability to speak, read and write English.
Functional numeracy.
The ability to do physical farm work.
A sincere commitment to farming.
A successful interview with the academy selection panel.
Full-time course attendance.
The application form, for long and short courses, can be filled on online by clicking on the ‘Enroll Now‘ button at the bottom of this page. Please note that:
It is mandatory for trainees to bring along the following documents:
- The applicant must fill in all relevant sections of the application form.
- A non-refundable application fee of R120.00 per application must be paid into the academy’s bank account.
- The application form, accompanied by a copy of your ID and proof of payment, must be faxed, posted, or emailed to the academy.
- Applications for long-time Our Coursesshould reach the academy at least two weeks before the start of the course unless we communicate otherwise.
- The academy will acknowledge receipt of your application, and a date will be set for your interview with the selection panel.
The Buhle selection panel assesses all applications against the admission requirements and will invite candidates for long-term Our Coursesto an interview with
the panel.
At this interview, we will evaluate your motivation and ask for any other necessary information. The panel then makes a decision on which students
to accept. Candidates are notified of the outcome immediately.
Your Curriculum Vitae.
A copy of your ID.
A copy of your highest qualification.
The Buhle selection panel assesses all applications against the admission requirements and will invite candidates for long-term Our Coursesto an interview with
the panel.
At this interview, we will evaluate your motivation and ask for any other necessary information. The panel then makes a decision on which students
to accept. Candidates are notified of the outcome immediately.