If you are a young graduate looking to launch your career in agriculture, engineering, finance, or agribusiness, the Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internships 2026 offer an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience with one of South Africa’s most respected global fruit producers.
Internship Locations: Tzaneen, Johannesburg and Howick
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
This programme is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, industry exposure, and structured development, preparing them for long-term success in a competitive global market.
About Westfalia Fruit
Westfalia Fruit is a global agribusiness specialising in the production, sourcing, ripening, processing, and marketing of fresh fruit, with a strong focus on avocados. Founded in South Africa, the company operates across multiple countries and international markets.
Westfalia Fruit is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible agricultural practices, ensuring quality and ethical standards across its entire value chain.
Internship Overview: Accelerated Graduates Programme (AGP) 2026
Westfalia Fruit is recruiting young, talented, innovative, and ambitious graduates to join its 2026 Accelerated Graduates Programme (AGP).
This structured programme offers:
- Hands-on, on-the-job training
- Exposure to real business operations
- Mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a real-world environment
Key Responsibilities
Successful interns will:
- Participate in a structured graduate development programme with rotational exposure
- Apply academic knowledge to real business and operational challenges
- Support operational, technical, or administrative activities within their discipline
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Attend training, mentoring, and development sessions
- Prepare progress reports and project updates
Who Can Apply?
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a BSc, BEng, BEng-Tech, BCom, BTech, or relevant Degree in one of the following fields (or related disciplines):
- Supply Chain / Logistics
- Finance
- Communications
- Social Work
- Agricultural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Breeding
- Health and Safety
- Biotechnology / Food Science
Selection Criteria
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed a relevant qualification
- Must be 35 years old or younger
Internship Locations by Discipline
- Supply Chain / Logistics – Tzaneen
- Finance – Tzaneen
- Communications – Tzaneen
- Social Worker – Tzaneen
- Industrial Engineering – Tzaneen & Johannesburg
- Mechanical Engineering – Tzaneen
- Health and Safety – Tzaneen, Johannesburg & Howick
- Biotechnology / Food Science – Tzaneen & Howick
- Agricultural disciplines – Tzaneen
How to Apply for Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internships 2026
Prepare the following documents:
- Comprehensive CV
- Application letter
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcript
📧 Email your application to:
learnerships@westfaliafruit.co.za
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 05 February 2026
- If you do not receive feedback by 28 February 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Why You Should Apply
The Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internship Programme is ideal for graduates who want to:
- Gain experience in a global agribusiness
- Build strong technical and professional skills
- Work in agriculture, engineering, finance, and food science sectors
- Be part of a company focused on innovation and sustainability