Agri Skills Transfer (pty) Ltd

What Agri Skills Transfer (pty) Ltd does

Agri Skills Transfer (pty) Ltd is a privately held South African agricultural training provider founded in 2004 and headquartered at 7 Van Wouw Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria. The company is AgriSETA- and QCTO-accredited and delivers a portfolio of NQF-registered qualifications (National Certificates and Diplomas at NQF Levels 1-5) across Plant Production, Animal Production, Farming, and Mixed Farming Systems, alongside short courses (Beef Cattle, Goats, Piggery, Poultry, Sheep, Tractor, Aquaponics, PCO/Agrochem) and skills programmes such as Agricultural Tourism and Farm Together cooperative management. Operational delivery is blended across three modes: a full-time residential practical training farm at Cullinan (established 2019) with livestock, crop tunnels, saffron, and aquaponics; a Groenkloof City Campus block-release format (5 weeks classroom + 1 week practical); and online/distance learning via agriskillsonline.co.za.

The business generates revenue through per-learner course fees (short courses priced publicly at R4,950-R5,950) and tuition for 1-year National Certificates and 2-year National Diplomas, with deposit-based enrollment and payment-plan options. A B2B motion offers corporate learnerships and customised group training, and an Agricultural Tourism programme at Windy Brow Game Reserve is capped at 20 students per intake. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website enrollment, WhatsApp enquiry, and monthly open-day events at the Cullinan farm, supported by organic social media, blog/newsletter content, and a recent GROOTfm radio placement. Student financing partnerships with Fundi, Capitec (via Fundi), ABSA, Standard Bank, and Black Bullion SA are integrated to lower enrollment friction. The team comprises ~11 named staff including a Managing Director (Lizette Brazendale) and COO (Shaun Welmans); revenue, unit volumes, and external funding are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Agri Skills Transfer (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Agri Skills Transfer (pty) Ltd

Website

https://agriskills.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agri Skills Transfer is a privately held, AgriSETA- and QCTO-accredited South African agricultural training provider offering NQF-registered National Certificates, Diplomas, short courses, and skills programmes via a residential Cullinan farm campus, a Groenkloof city campus, and online/distance learning. It serves individual learners, cooperatives, and corporate agricultural clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Education and Training

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA), Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN), Agricultural Mechanics, Equipment Operation & Maintenance (EDAOAOAI), Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training (EDAOAOAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural training
• Accredited farming courses
• Livestock production education
• Plant production training
• Corporate learnerships agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Pretoria (Groenkloof)

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Short Course Fees: Individual short courses charged per person per course. Prices vary by course type (e.g., Pest Control Operator R4,950 per person; MPO Artificial Insemination R5,950 per person). Full payment required to confirm booking.
2. National Certificate and Diploma Tuition: 1-year National Certificate and 2-year National Diploma programs charged per student. Payment options include once-off payment or payment plan. Deposit required to confirm registration.
3. Corporate / Learnership Training: Group training and learnership programs delivered to corporate clients at scale, covering various agricultural competencies. Customised training solutions for organisations seeking to upskill employees or comply with AgriSETA requirements.
4. Agricultural Tourism Program: 5-month exclusive gap experience program at Windy Brow Game Reserve including accommodation, meals, agricultural short courses, nature site guide qualification, and Malawi educational trip. Fee includes accommodation and meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agri Skills Transfer is an AgriSETA and QCTO accredited agricultural training provider offering National Diplomas, National Certificates, and short courses in Plant Production, Animal Production, Mixed Farming Systems, and related disciplines. Programs are delivered through three modes: full-time residential training at the Cullinan Farm Campus, classroom-based block release at the Groenkloof City Campus, and online/distance learning. The company also delivers customized corporate learnerships and skills programmes such as Agricultural Tourism, Farm Together cooperative management, SHE REP, and First Aid.

Product overview

Agri Skills Transfer is an AgriSETA and QCTO accredited agricultural training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes. The core offerings include National Diplomas in Animal and Plant Production (delivered at Cullinan Farm Campus, Groenkloof City Campus, or via distance/online learning), short practical courses covering specific farming disciplines (beef cattle, goats, piggery, poultry, sheep, plant production, tractor operation, aquaponics, and agrochem/PCO training), and skills programmes such as Agricultural Tourism, Farm Together (cooperative management), SHE REP, and First Aid. The company also provides corporate re-skilling and learnership programmes for organisations. All programmes combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training on working farms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Diploma: Animal Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive NQF-registered qualifications from Level 1 certificates through to Level 5 diplomas

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Laeveld AgrochemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri Skills Transfer, as an accredited training institution, partnered with Laeveld Agrochem to deliver a structured Pest Control Operator (PCO) course mandatory under Act 36 of 1947. This partnership enables producers and agricultural clients to obtain PCO registration and comply with agrochemical regulations.
• Drum Beat AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Agricultural Tourism program's nature site guide qualification component. Drum Beat Academy provides accredited nature site guide training (requires Grade 10 certificate) as part of the 5-month exclusive gap experience at Windy Brow Game Reserve.
• ATS (Accreditation & Training Services)supportingOthersAccreditation partner providing assessment and training quality assurance services.
• First-Aid Training SAsupportingOthersPartner for first aid training courses (Level 1, 2, and 3) offered as part of the corporate training portfolio.
• FundisupportingOthersEducation finance partner listed on the financing page. Fundi provides student loans covering tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and electronic devices for students enrolling at accredited institutions including Agri Skills Transfer.
• Capitec Bank (via Fundi)supportingOthersCapitec, in partnership with Fundi, provides flexible student loans for full-time or part-time studies at accredited institutions.
• ABSAsupportingOthersABSA student loans listed as a financing option covering tuition and registration fees for students.
• Standard BanksupportingOthersStandard Bank student loans with competitive interest rates and repayment flexibility listed as a financing option.
• Black Bullion SAsupportingOthersFinancial empowerment platform focused on supporting young Black South Africans through bursaries, scholarships, mentorship, and funding for agri-entrepreneurs.
• BeefcorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• ALZUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• PICRSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• AGDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• APACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• Ultimate GrowersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• Bethel Farming AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• AFASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican Farmers Association of South Africa — collaboration partner and client.
• Food for MzansiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural media/sector.
• Grain SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the grain agriculture sector.
• MPOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner — offers short courses through Agri Skills Transfer including Artificial Insemination, Biosecurity Management, and Dairy Production.
• Citrus AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the citrus agriculture sector.
• AbsaminorOthersCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector. Also listed as a student loan financing partner.
• Cheeba AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• TLU SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransvaal Landbou Unie — collaboration partner and client.
• Africa Skills Private CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in skills development.
• Radio LandbouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in agricultural media.
• RSA GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• VKBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• Afri VetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the veterinary/agricultural sector.
• Johannesburg ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural/environmental sector.
• DaybreakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.
• Emseni FarmingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner and client in the agricultural sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Food for Mzansi: South African agricultural media platform listed as a collaboration partner. Comparable as an ecosystem participant driving awareness and lead generation for agricultural skills programs, rather than as a direct training competitor.

Direct peers

• Buhle Farmers' Academy: South African non-profit agricultural training academy offering accredited, hands-on farming skills programs. Directly comparable in mission, target learner (aspiring emerging farmers), and AgriSETA-aligned curriculum.
• Cedara Agricultural College (KZN DoA): KwaZulu-Natal government-run agricultural training institution offering diplomas and certificates in plant and animal production. Comparable as a public-sector peer delivering NQF-registered agricultural qualifications with practical farm exposure.
• Glen Agricultural College (Free State): Free State provincial agricultural training college offering formal qualifications in mixed farming and agricultural management. Comparable in offering accredited diplomas and certificates with on-site practical farm training.
• Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute: Western Cape government agricultural training institute offering diplomas and certificates in agriculture, including plant and animal production. Comparable accredited curriculum structure and learner profile.
• AGRICOLLEGES international: Online agricultural education platform offering accredited short courses, certificates, and diplomas across multiple countries. Directly comparable on distance/online delivery mode and NQF-aligned curriculum.
• Potchefstroom Agricultural College: North West-based agricultural training institution offering practical and theoretical agricultural education. Comparable as a regional public-sector peer in plant and animal production training.
• Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture: Limpopo-based agricultural training college delivering accredited Plant and Animal Production programs to emerging farmers. Comparable as a regional peer targeting the same AgriSETA-aligned learner base.

Broad incumbents

• AFGRI Training Services: Agricultural services group offering corporate training and learnership programs for the agri sector. Comparable on the corporate/learnership B2B training motion, though as part of a much broader agri-services portfolio.
• Stellenbosch University Faculty of AgriSciences: Major South African university offering accredited agricultural degrees and diplomas across plant and animal production. Comparable curriculum categories, but at higher-NQF degree level and as a much larger incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agri-skills-transfer

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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