The Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production at MUT equips students with theory and practical skills across all aspects of animal production, including livestock management, animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, and farm management. Graduates are prepared for careers in the agricultural industry and extension contexts, supporting South Africa's livestock farming sector which includes beef, dairy, poultry, pigs, and small stock. The programme's WIL component provides exposure to commercial farming and agribusiness environments across South Africa.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 60% (Level 5) or Physical Sciences: 40% (Level 3)
Agricultural Sciences: 50% (Level 4) or Life Sciences: 40% (Level 3)
APS: 25
Animal Production Technician – Manages livestock operations including feeding, health monitoring, and breeding programmes on commercial farms across South Africa.
Agricultural Extension Officer – Assists smallholder and emerging farmers with technical advice on animal production practices on behalf of provincial government departments.
Feedlot Manager – Oversees the intensive feeding and management of beef cattle in South Africa’s commercial feedlot industry.
Poultry Production Supervisor – Manages broiler or layer operations in South Africa’s large integrated poultry industry, covering feed, health, biosecurity, and output.
Animal Health Technician – Assists veterinarians with the vaccination, treatment, and monitoring of livestock on commercial and communal farms.
