AFGRI Farmer Development invites suitably qualified South African students to apply for the Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Internship Location: Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North, Gauteng, South Africa
About AFGRI Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
AFGRI Farmer Development is inviting applications for the 2026 Work Integrated Learning Programme.
This opportunity is aimed at students who are currently enrolled for, or planning to register for the final year of, a National Diploma in Agriculture and require experiential training to complete their qualification.
Successful candidates will be placed at Vastfontein Farm in Pretoria North, where they will gain practical work experience relevant to their field of study.
Programme Details
Company: AFGRI Farmer Development
Programme: Work Integrated Learning Programme
Job Reference Number: AO-2407
Industry: Horticulture / Agriculture
Job Type: Contract
Number of Positions: X5
Duration: 12 months
Location: Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North
Fields of Study
Applicants must be studying towards one of the following qualifications:
- National Diploma: Agriculture, Crop Production
- National Diploma: Agriculture, Irrigation Systems
Key Performance Areas
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project assigned by the Line Manager
- Gain on-the-job work experience aligned with their qualification and career aspirations
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested to support business objectives
- Support teams in project work
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be South African citizens
- Must be under the age of 35
- Must be registered or planning to register for the final year of a National Diploma in Agriculture, Crop Production or Agriculture, Irrigation Systems, at a recognised higher education institution in South Africa in 2026
- Work Integrated Learning must be a compulsory requirement for completion of the qualification
- Must not have worked full-time for more than one year in their field of study
- Should be based in the city of hire
- Good academic grades will be a strong advantage
Required Documents
Applicants must attach the following documents to their application:
- Updated CV
- Academic record
- Official letter from the educational institution confirming that Work Integrated Learning is required to complete the qualification
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Programme Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month fixed-term internship contract.
Employment Equity
The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
POPIA Notice
Applicants should note that AFGRI will process personal information as part of the recruitment process, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to read the HR Processing Notice available on the AFGRI Group website.
How to apply
Click here to apply for AFGRI Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply online before the closing date.
Important Notes
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Applications close on 21 July 2026.