Department of Agriculture Invites (30) Unemployed Youth
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture invites applications from unemployed rural matriculants for a 12-month Matric Internship Programme starting on 1 April 2026. The programme targets youth from the Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, Garden Route, Overberg and West Coast district municipalities. Successful candidates will be placed in these rural areas and will receive a monthly stipend ranging from R5 639.64 to R6 659.36. Applicants must be South African citizens residing in the Western Cape, have completed Grade 12 in the province, and must be entering a government internship for the first time.
The department encourages females and persons with disabilities to apply. Interested applicants must submit a completed Z83 form, CV, ID copy and academic results. Applications may be emailed to [email protected]. All applications must reach the office on or before 15 December 2025, and late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Position: Matric Intern
Duration: 12 months (fixed-term contract, effective 1 April 2026)
Stipend: R5 639.64 – R6 659.36 per month
Location: Rural areas within:
- Cape Winelands District Municipality
- Central Karoo District Municipality
- Garden Route District Municipality
- Overberg District Municipality
- West Coast District Municipality
Closing Date: 15 December 2025
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture offers opportunities to 30 unemployed rural matriculants. This initiative targets: Thirty (30) unemployed rural youth with matric, from the following rural areas identified:
- Cape Winelands District Municipality
- Central Karoo District Municipality
- Garden Route District Municipality
- Overberg District Municipality
- West Coast District Municipality
Closing date for all applications: 15 December 2025
Requirements
- Applicants must be South African citizens residing in the Western Cape.
- Applicants must have completed grade 12 in the Western Cape.
- Learners currently in grade 12 may apply but will only be considered if they pass the final examinations.
- Applicants from the areas mentioned will receive preference.
- Females and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
- Youth (18 –24 years) may apply for the Matric Internships.
- Applicants must be entering an internship/developmental programme in government for the first time.
Paper based applications:
To apply, please complete a Z83 application form and submit a CV with copies of ID, academic results.
Email applications to: [email protected]
Nature and Period of Appointment
Successful applicants for the matric internships will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, in the areas where the positions are based, effective 1 April 2026. The appointed interns will receive a monthly stipend of between R5 639.64 – R6 659.36.
Please indicate all the districts/areas you are applying for as the reference number.
| Area | Qualifications Required | Position/reference | Total Intern Placements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area applied for as indicated above | Grade 12 | Matric intern + Area | 30 |
Contact No for More Information
Ms Ilonka Stander: 021 – 808 5047
Mr Xolisa Moshoeshoe: 021 – 808 5263
Note: Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The closing date for all applications to reach this office is 15 December 2025. No late and/or incomplete applications will be considered.