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Training with IrrigationWise Academy
From 2017, irrigation training previously offered by SABI is now being presented under a new banner – the IrrigationWise Academy. Through this new training entity, a broader range of irrigation training interventions will be introduced over time, to effectively boost optimum irrigation practices and water conservation in South Africa and on the continent, inline with the objectives of SABI, the recognised representative organisation of the irrigation industry in South Africa.
SABI’s aim is promoting the optimal and efficient use of irrigation water in South Africa, and the knowledge and skills vested in its members best equips the IrrigationWise Academy to advance efficient use and management of water.
The courses currently on offer have been developed over more than fifteen years and are aimed both at the agricultural and landscape irrigation industries and irrigation practitioners.
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The IrrigationWise Academy also develops and presents customised training programmes for clients upon request.
- Growing the skills needed for agricultural and landscape irrigation.
- A comprehensive range of courses
- Irrigation sales assistants,
- Irrigation designers (agricultural and landscape),
- Irrigation managers,
- Farm workers,
- Landscape irrigation contractors.
- Programmes adhere to the objectives of SABI, the recognised representative organisation of the irrigation industry in South Africa.
- SABI’s mission is to promote the optimal and efficient use of irrigation water and water conservation in South Africa via knowledge sharing.
- The knowledge and skills vested in SABI’s members empowers SABI IrrigationWise Academy to train people in the efficient use and management of water.
- Courses have been developed over more than 20 years.
The courses are presented in collaboration with the private sector, universities and research organisations. - IrrigationWise Academy’s training’s philosophy is based on sound theoretical foundations, but presentations are highly practical.
Course name | TrainingArea | Venue | Date | RSVP | SABI Member | NonMember |
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D1: Introduction to Irrigation Equipment & Installation | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 4 – 6 March 2025 | 07-Feb-25 | R6 893 | R7 893 |
D1: Introduction to Irrigation Equipment & Installation | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 11 – 13 March 2025 | 07-Feb-25 | R6 893 | R7 893 |
D1: Introduction to Irrigation Equipment & Installation | Agricultural irrigation | Online | Anytime | TBC | R6 893 | R7 893 |
D2: Introduction to Suveying & Mapping | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 11 – 13 March 2025 | 14-Feb-25 | R6 972 | R7 972 |
D2: Introduction to Suveying & Mapping | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 25 – 27 March March 2025 | 14-Feb-25 | R6 972 | R7 972 |
D3: Introductory Irrigation Design Course | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | March to July 2025 | 29-Apr-24 | R20 312 | R21 312 |
D3: Introductory Irrigation Design Course | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | April to July 2025 | 03-May-24 | R20 312 | R21 312 |
D4: Blockweek for AgriSETA accreditation (NQF level 5) | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 4 – 7 August 2025 | 04-Jul-25 | R8 776 | R9 776 |
D4: Blockweek for AgriSETA accreditation (NQF level 5) | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 11 – 14 August 2025 | 04-Jul-25 | R8 776 | R9 776 |
D5: Computer Aided Irrigation Design with IrriMaker | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 9 – 11 September 2025 | 15-Aug-25 | R8 174 | R9 174 |
D5: Computer Aided Irrigation Design with IrriMaker | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 16 – 18 September 2025 | 15-Aug-25 | R8 174 | R9 174 |
D6: Evaluation of Irrigation Systems | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 5 – 6 August 2025 | 04-Jul-25 | R6 251 | R7 251 |
D6: Evaluation of Irrigation Systems | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 12 – 13 August 2025 | 04-Jul-25 | R6 251 | R7 251 |
D7:Use of SAPWAT for irrigation requirement determination | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | To be decided | TBC | R6 612 | R7 612 |
D7:Use of SAPWAT for irrigation requirement determination | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | To be decided | TBC | R6 612 | R7 612 |
D8:Irrigation Planning refresher course | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 22 – 23 September 2025 | 22-Aug-25 | R6 612 | R7 612 |
D8:Irrigation Planning refresher course | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 25 – 26 September 2025 | 22-Aug-25 | R6 612 | R7 612 |
D9:Installation of Irrigation Systems | Agricultural irrigation | Western Cape | 13 – 16 October 2025 | 20-Sep-25 | R6 612 | R7 612 |
D9:Installation of Irrigation Systems | Agricultural irrigation | Gauteng | 27 – 30 October 2025 | 20-Sep-25 | R6 612 | R7 612 |
M1: Basic Principles & Installation of Irrigation Systems (NQF1 & NQF2) | Irrigation Management on the Farm | Western Cape | To be decided | TBC | R4 007 | R5 007 |
M1: Basic Principles & Installation of Irrigation Systems (NQF1 & NQF2) | Irrigation Management on the Farm | Gauteng | To be decided | TBC | R4 007 | R5 007 |
M2: Irrigation Scheduling & Management (NQF3 & NQF4) | Irrigation Management on the Farm | Western Cape | To be decided | TBC | R9 732 | R10 732 |
M2: Irrigation Scheduling & Management (NQF3 & NQF4) | Irrigation Management on the Farm | Gauteng | To be decided | TBC | R9 732 | R10 732 |
L1: Landscape Irrigation Installation Course | Landscape Irrigation | Western Cape | 17 – 19 March 2025 | 14-Feb-25 | R5 953 | R6 953 |
L1: Landscape Irrigation Installation Course | Landscape Irrigation | Gauteng | 23 – 25 April 2025 | 14-Feb-25 | R5 953 | R6 953 |
L2: Introductory Landscape Irrigation Design Course | Landscape Irrigation | Western Cape | 27 – 30 May 25 | 29 July – 1 Aug 25 | 17-Apr-25 | R12 021 | R13 021 |
L2: Introductory Landscape Irrigation Design Course | Landscape Irrigation | Gauteng | 24 – 27 June 25 | 26 – 29 Aug 25 | 17-Apr-25 | R12 021 | R13 021 |
L3: Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design Course | Landscape Irrigation | Western Cape | 15 – 18 September 2025 | 15-Aug-25 | R9 732 | R10 732 |
L3: Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design Course | Landscape Irrigation | Gauteng | 29 September – 2 October 2025 | 15-Aug-25 | R9 732 | R10 732 |
L4: Computer Aided Irrigation Design | Landscape Irrigation | Western Cape | TBC | TBC | R7 785 | R8 785 |
L4: Computer Aided Irrigation Design | Landscape Irrigation | Gauteng | TBC | TBC | R7 785 | R8 785 |
L5: Landscape irrigation installation course | Landscape Irrigation | Gauteng | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
SABI IrrigationWise Academy conducts irrigation training at high schools that present agricultural subjects in all provinces of South Africa. Since inception in 2013, the programme has grown to more than 20 schools where more than 2 000 Grade 11 and 12 learners have completed the course.
Most of our courses are presented in Gauteng (Pretoria) and the Western Cape (Belville). Venues in other centres in South Africa may be included if enough learners sign-up for a course. Some courses are available online.
- Water User Associations and Water Users
- Department of Water Affairs
- Sugar cane industry: Umhlatusi Valley Sugar Company, Tongaat Hulett Sugar, Illovo Sugar and TSB Sugar
- Department of Water Affairs Integrated Water Resources Management Programme
- Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development & Batataise Youth Development
- ZZ2 farming group, Mooketsi
- Xinavane Estate, Mozambique
- SASOL, Vaal
- Westfalia, Tzaneen
- More than 20 high schools nationally
The SABI IrrigationWise Academy presents customised training programmes and facilitates training workshops in-house or on-farm for
a variety of clients, including corporates, large farming enterprises & companies aiming to meaningfully boost staff’s water saving skills.
- Where appropriate, SABI IrrigationWise Academy has aligned its agricultural courses to the requirements of the AgriSETA (Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority).
- The number of credits earned when completing an AgriSETA accredited course can contribute to the total number of credits required for a learner to obtain a recognised qualification. SABI IrrigationWise Academy courses form part of the national certificate or national diploma in plant production as recognised by SAQA.
- Learners are assured that the SABI Training course content and presentation meets the requirements of the SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).
- The landscape courses offered by SABI IrrigationWise Academy are certified by the USA-based Irrigation Association (IA) and adhere to international standards.
For 2023 course information and registrations:
Contact us on 021 850 8220 or E-mail: admin@sabi.co.za or info@sabi.co.za.
Our course facilitator
Uli Peters
Uli obtained his agricultural engineering degree from the University of Natal in 1984, and has been registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) since 1992.