WHO IS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES?
The Department: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) was disestablished in June 2019. The agriculture function was incorporated into the new Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), while the forestry and fisheries functions were incorporated into the new Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF). Information displayed here is historical information as it existed before the mergers.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is to advance food security and agrarian transformation in the agricultural sector through innovative, inclusive and sustainable policies and programmes.
The Department's strategic goals are: increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers; sustained management of natural resources; effective national regulatory services and risk management systems; a transformed and united sector; increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development; and effective and efficient governance.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries intends awarding comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/ or intending to further their studies in critical scarce skills in agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2020 academic year.
The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty stricken and deep rural communities. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty stricken and deep rural communities. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition Fees
- Registration Fees
- Accommodation and Meals
- Text Books
Please note the bursary cover may change from year to year
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
- B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.)
- B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Plant Pathology
- B.Sc. Agric Soil Science
- B.Sc. Agric Agronomy
- B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science
- B.Sc. Geo-informatics B.Sc.
- Marine Biology
- B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology
- B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture
Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69)
National Diploma:
- Food Technology National Diploma
- Forestry National Diploma
- Oceanography
Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59)
Please note the following are only available at certain institutions of higher learning:
- B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering ( Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu –Natal
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc): University of Pretoria
- B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch
- B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science :University of Stellenbosch
- B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town
- B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture : Rhodes University
- National Diploma: Forestry : Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- National Diploma : Oceanography : Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants must complete relevant bursary application forms.
Applicants must be in Matric or completed Matric
Applicant must be accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
Applicants must have excellent academic records
HOW TO APPLY?
Download and complete bursary application form. Click on the highlighted link below and apply.
The following documents must be submitted with the complete bursary application form:
Certified copy of ID
Certificates/academic performance results
The bursary application and all required documents must be sent to the following address:
Attention: Mr Philemon Mathebula
Directorate: Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001
CLOSING DATE
31 October 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
For more info. contact the following personnels:
Mr Thabang Sephai - 012 319 7923
Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema - 012 319 7848
Mr Kaizer Ndlovu - 012 319 7358
