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JMN Polytechnic crestJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo
Polytechnic

Technical Education · Applied Sciences

Horticulture

Growing and managing fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops.

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Why study this course

Why study Horticulture?

Fruit, vegetables and flowers are among the quickest routes from the land to the market. You learn to grow, protect and market horticultural crops, including under irrigation and in greenhouses, skills that suit both employment and self-employment.

A woman tending crops in a vegetable field Horticulture

Opportunities and careers

Where it can take you

These are examples of the kind of work graduates of this course can pursue. Opportunities depend on your level, your experience and the job market.

  • Horticulture farm or estate supervisor
  • Commercial vegetable or fruit grower
  • Nursery or greenhouse manager
  • Agricultural extension officer
  • Seed and farm-inputs company officer
  • Your own horticulture or irrigation enterprise

What you need

Levels and entry requirements

  • National CertificateDuration: 1 year

    Entry requirements: 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

  • National DiplomaDuration: 2 years

    Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Ready to start your journey?

Learn how to apply and what you need to prepare.

How to apply