Fruit SA invites applications from highly motivated graduates under the age of 30 to join its Head Office in Pretoria, South Africa, for a 12-month internship starting on 1 April 2026.
The closing date for applications is 06 February 2026.
Fruit SA offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to South Africa’s fruit industry through stakeholder engagement, industry research, trend analysis (local and international), and executive-level support in a fast-paced professional environment.
Internship Overview
- Position: Intern (2026/27)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: 1 April 2026
- Reporting To: Industry Affairs Manager
- Remuneration: Market-related stipend
- Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Agricultural Economics, or
- A related field aligned to the fruit industry value chain
Key Responsibilities
The successful intern will:
- Provide administrative and management support to the Industry Affairs Manager, Market Access Liaison Manager, and the CEO
- Stand in for the Executive Office Administrator when required
- Conduct research and analysis on local and international fruit industry trends
- Compile, update, and manage the Fruit SA Industry Statistics Booklet and database
- Assist with Citrus Industry Trust administration, including meetings, minutes, stakeholder communication, and record-keeping
- Represent Fruit SA at industry events and conferences and compile post-event reports
- Support effective stakeholder engagement across industry bodies and partners
- Contribute content to internal documents and reports
Requirements and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Sound understanding of the South African agricultural and fruit industry value chain
- Knowledge of local and international agricultural markets
- Interest in regulatory, technical, and phytosanitary aspects of the fruit trade
- Strong technical, digital, and data fluency
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and public-speaking skills
- Good report writing and numerical skills
- Strong organisation, planning, and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Fruit SA 12-Month Internship 2026
Interested candidates should submit their application by email to:
📧 admin@fruitsa.co.za
⚠️ NB: Late applications will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
🗓️ 06 February 2026