AFGRI invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Grain Management Graduate Internship Programme 2027 in Centurion.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
AFGRI Graduate Internship Programme 2027
AFGRI is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme within its Grain Management Department.
The programme is aimed at talented graduates who are interested in agriculture, commodity markets, grain management and commercial decision-making.
The programme will commence on:
01 February 2027
Successful candidates will gain practical exposure across the grain value chain.
Programme Overview
Organisation: AFGRI
Programme: Grain Management Graduate Programme 2027
Duration: 18 months
Department: Grain Management
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Programme Start Date: 01 February 2027
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Finance
- Risk Management
- Related commercial or agricultural discipline
Additional Requirements
Applicants should have strong academic performance, particularly in quantitative, economic, agricultural or financial subjects.
Candidates should also be computer literate and have practical proficiency in:
Microsoft Excel
A valid driver’s licence is required, or applicants must be able to obtain one before the programme starts.
Advantageous Experience
Applicants may have an advantage if they have exposure to grain production, agricultural markets, commodity trading, grain logistics or silo operations.
It will also be beneficial to have completed the Agricultural Products Markets Dealers Exam or have short-course exposure to:
JSE agricultural derivatives
Futures and options
Hedging
Price-risk management
Vacation work, internships, job shadowing or other practical agricultural experience will also be advantageous.
Postgraduate studies in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance or Risk Management may also strengthen an application.
Practical Exposure
Successful graduates will gain exposure to areas such as:
Grain management
Agricultural markets
Commercial analysis
Risk management
Grain logistics
The broader grain value chain
The programme is designed to help graduates develop the commercial and analytical skills required to build a career within the agricultural sector.
Skills and Competencies
AFGRI is looking for graduates who are analytical, commercially minded and comfortable working with numbers and data.
Applicants should also demonstrate good communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, professionalism, integrity and reliability.
Candidates should be adaptable, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
A genuine interest in agricultural markets and long-term career development within the grain industry is important.
How to Apply for AFGRI Graduate Internship Programme 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the AFGRI recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for AFGRI Graduate Internship Programme 2027
Applicants should complete the online application carefully and ensure that all required information is submitted before the deadline.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
30 September 2026
The programme is scheduled to start on:
01 February 2027
Important Application Notes
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The supplied information does not specify the stipend or salary for the programme.