If you’re an unemployed agricultural or TVET graduate living in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District, this is the kind of opportunity you should not scroll past. The Office of the Municipal Manager at Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality has officially announced a Graduate Placement Programme for Agricultural Graduates, offering 12 months of paid workplace exposure under AgriSETA rates.
Internship Application Closing Date: 29 January 2026 at 16h15
Internship Application Location: Thabo Mofutsanyana District, Free State, South Africa
This programme is designed to bridge the gap between qualification and real-world experience, especially for young people who have studied agriculture but struggle to enter the job market due to lack of experience. Below, we break this opportunity down clearly, honestly, and practically — so you know who qualifies, how to apply, and what comes next.
Minimum Requirements
You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- South African citizen
- Resident of Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Unemployed graduate
- Holding a National Diploma in Agriculture or Farming
- Qualification must be from a recognised agricultural college / TVET institution
- First-time participant in an AgriSETA Agricultural Placement
- Willing to work anywhere within the district
- Must submit a SAPS affidavit confirming you are not funded by any other entity
Youth, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Application Documents
Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are usually rejected without review.
You must submit:
- Covering letter
- Comprehensive CV
- SAPS affidavit (confirming you are not funded elsewhere)
- Certified copy of ID (not older than 6 months)
- Certified copy of qualification(s) (not older than 6 months)
How to Apply
Applications must be posted or hand-delivered.
No email applications were specified — follow instructions exactly.
Submission Address
The Municipal Manager
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Private Bag X 810
Witsieshoek
9870
Or hand-deliver to:
Room G13 – Agriculture and Rural Development Unit Office
⏰ Closing Date: 29 January 2026 at 16h15
❌ Late applications = automatic disqualification
Enquiries (For Clarification Only)
- Contact Person: Mr L.W. Moshwaliba
- Position: Manager – Agriculture & Rural Development
- Tel: 058 718 1000
- Email: lebohang@tmdm.gov.za
Note: Do not send applications to the enquiry email.