Westfalia Fruit invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Internship Locations: Tzaneen, Johannesburg & Howick, South Africa
If you’re a graduate eager to build a career in agribusiness, engineering, science, or corporate services, this opportunity could be your launchpad. Westfalia Fruit has opened applications for its 2026 Accelerated Graduates Programme (AGP)—a structured programme offering real-world exposure, hands-on training, and long-term career development within a global fruit business.
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 supplies international markets, while prioritising sustainability, innovation, and responsible agricultural practices throughout its value chain.
Internship Overview
The Accelerated Graduates Programme (AGP) 2026 is designed for young, talented, and motivated graduates who want meaningful industry exposure. Successful candidates will benefit from structured on-the-job training, mentoring, and rotational exposure across business units.
Programme Locations: Tzaneen, Johannesburg, and Howick
Key Responsibilities
Interns will:
- Participate in a structured graduate development programme with rotational exposure
- Apply academic knowledge to practical, real-world business operations
- Support daily operational, technical, or administrative activities
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Participate in training, mentoring, and development interventions
- Prepare progress reports and project updates as required
Who Can Apply?
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a BSc, BEng, BEng-Tech, BCom, BTech, or Degree in one of the following disciplines (or related fields):
- 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
- South African citizen
- Qualification completed in one of the listed disciplines
- 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
- Horticulture: Tzaneen
- Agricultural Science: Tzaneen
- Plant Pathology: Tzaneen
- Plant Breeding: Tzaneen
- Health and Safety: Tzaneen, Johannesburg & Howick
- Biotechnology / Food Science: Tzaneen & Howick
How to Apply
👉 Click here to apply for Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internships 2026 by submitting your application via email.
Email your application to:
learnerships@westfaliafruit.co.za
Documents Required
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Application letter
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications and full academic transcript
Important: Ensure all documents are clear and complete before submission.
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: 05 FEBRUARY 2026
If you do not receive correspondence by 28 February 2026, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Why Apply to Westfalia Fruit?
- Exposure to a global agribusiness
- Structured graduate development and mentoring
- Hands-on experience in technical, scientific, and corporate disciplines
- Strong foundation for long-term career growth
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and food systems