x14 AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) 2026/27 Learnership Programme Opportunities
Location: Vasfontein Farm in Pretoria North
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
This is a twelve (12) month Learnership Programme aimed at facilitating the training of successful learners in Farming with Crops and Animals. Whilst the programme is not exclusively limited to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities, AFGRI Farmer Development encourages historically disadvantaged individuals to apply. Successful candidates shall undergo on-the-job and off-the-job training at our training farm. The Learners will enter into a contract with AFD and will be placed at our Vastfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North for the duration of the learnership. Learners will have an opportunity to gain all-round work experience by fulfilling various duties and responsibilities aligned with the programme on the farm. They will work with a cross-functional team to complete the programme and contribute to project work in support of the teams.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Preference will be given to women and people with disability.
- Must be unemployed.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Successful candidates will enter into a twelve (12) month fixed-term contract with AFGRI Farmer Development and will be placed at our Vasfontein Farm.
LOCATION: Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North, Gauteng Province
Closing date: 28 October 2026
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
About AFGRI South Africa
AFGRI South Africa is a leading agricultural services company with a history dating back to 1923. The company supports farmers across the agricultural value chain, from planting and harvesting to storage, transport, processing and marketing. AFGRI is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, and operates in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Western Australia, with more than 4,000 employees.
The company offers a wide range of services, including grain management, mechanisation, animal feeds, retail, finance, logistics and farmer development. AFGRI Grain Management provides grain and oilseed handling, storage, marketing and broking services. AFGRI Equipment is the largest John Deere dealership outside the Americas, supplying agricultural, construction and forestry machinery across Southern Africa and Australia.
AFGRI also plays an important role in food production and animal nutrition. The company mills yellow maize and wheat for food manufacturers, animal-feed companies and consumers. AFGRI Animal Feeds produces scientifically formulated feed for cattle, poultry, pigs, game and pets, supported by in-house laboratories and nutritional experts.
The company also provides financial solutions, insurance products and retail services to farmers. AFGRI Retail has a footprint of stores and fuel stations across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Free State, offering products such as fertiliser, seed, tools and animal feed. AFGRI Logistics provides nationwide agricultural and bulk transport services, linking farmers to transport providers and markets.
AFGRI is also committed to farmer development and food security. Through Harvest Time Investments, the company supports emerging farmers with training, mentorship and incubation. The programme aims to develop sustainable agriculture and help farmers build viable businesses over a five-year period.
HOW TO APPLY
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 38 of 2026: New Jobs Released
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