Northern Cape Agriculture Internship for Unemployed Graduates

ByRainbow Time

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development invites unemployed agricultural graduates, who seek practical work experience that would assist in venturing into entrepreneurial projects related to Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation, to apply for internship under the Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Entrepreneurial Development Programme.

Position: Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Entrepreneurial Development Programme (Internship)
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Duration: 24 Months
Enquiries: Mr Malebogo Mocwiri – 082 559 0827
Location: Northern Cape Province (placements across districts)
Closing Date: 19 December 2025

Successful candidates/applicants will be appointed as interns for 24 months and will undergo development training in technical, professional, business and life skills relevant for them to enter the job market or start their own enterprises and will be placed on commercial farms to work.

Reference Requirements:
  • The initiative targets qualified unemployed graduates in agriculture between the ages of 18 – 45 years.
  • Unemployed South African graduates in possession of a recognized Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Nature Conservation and related fields.
  • Candidates must be entering government internship programme for the first time.
  • Private studying during the 24 months of the programme will not be allowed.
NB: Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed (New) Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department) and must be completed in full and page 2 originally signed. Clear indication of the post reference number must appear on the Z83.

PLACEMENT LIST (Extract)

Below is the list of enterprises where graduates will be placed — including reference numbers, farm names, districts, commodity types, qualifications needed, and number of graduates

Reference Number: DAERL/12/1/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Livestock
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Aoud Farm
District Municipality: John Taolo Gaetsewe
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
N Diploma / Degree in Agricultural Management, Animal Production, Animal Science

Reference Number: DAERL/12/2/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Livestock
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Bowden Farm
District Municipality: John Taolo Gaetsewe
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
N Diploma / Degree in Agricultural Management, Animal Production, Animal Science

Reference Number: DAERL/12/3/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Livestock
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Gaylong (Kgalagadi Dipudi)
District Municipality: John Taolo Gaetsewe
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
N Diploma / Degree in Agricultural Management, Animal Production, Animal Science

Reference Number: DAERL/12/4/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Livestock
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Infraphase PTY LTD (Dankbaar Farm)
District Municipality: John Taolo Gaetsewe
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
N Diploma / Degree in Agricultural Management, Animal Production, Animal Science

Reference Number: DAERL/12/5/25
Number of Graduates: 04
Type of Commodity: Hydroponic / Vegetable
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Gamagara Hydroponics (Trenex)
District Municipality: John Taolo Gaetsewe
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Plant Production, Agronomy

Reference Number: DAERL/12/6/25
Number of Graduates: 13
Type of Commodity: Livestock / Agro-Processing
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Beef Master
District Municipality: Frances Baard
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Agricultural Management, Animal Production, Animal Science, Animal Health

Reference Number: DAERL/12/7/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Game
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Witsand Nature Reserve
District Municipality: Pixley Ka Seme
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Biological Science, Botany, Zoology, Tourism

Reference Number: DAERL/12/8/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Game
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Gamsberg Nature Reserve
District Municipality: Namakwa
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Biological Science, Botany, Zoology, Tourism

Reference Number: DAERL/12/9/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Game
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Goegap Nature Reserve
District Municipality: Namakwa
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Biological Science, Botany, Zoology, Tourism

Reference Number: DAERL/12/10/25
Number of Graduates: 04
Type of Commodity: Game
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Doomkloof Nature Reserve
District Municipality: Namakwa
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Biological Science, Botany, Zoology, Tourism

Reference Number: DAERL/12/20/25
Number of Graduates: 04
Type of Commodity: Mixed
Name of Farm/Enterprise: JND Meyer Agri
District Municipality: Frances Baard
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Animal Production, Plant Production, Agricultural Management

Reference Number: DAERL/12/21/25
Number of Graduates: 01
Type of Commodity: Crop Production
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Iphimeleng Agri Coop
District Municipality: Frances Baard
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Plant Production

Reference Number: DAERL/12/22/25
Number of Graduates: 06
Type of Commodity: Crop / Agro-Processing
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Orange Rivier Voer
District Municipality: Pixley Ka Seme
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Animal Production, Plant Production, Financial Management

Reference Number: DAERL/12/23/25
Number of Graduates: 01
Type of Commodity: Livestock
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Haarebbees Hoek Farm
District Municipality: Pixley Ka Seme
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Agricultural Management

Reference Number: DAERL/12/24/25
Number of Graduates: 02
Type of Commodity: Crop Production
Name of Farm/Enterprise: Wideklawer Farm
District Municipality: Frances Baard
Preferred Qualifications for Graduates:
Plant Production

Closing Date: 19 December 2025

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed (New) form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department) and must be completed in full and page 2 originally signed; Clear indication of the post, reference number must indicate on the Z83. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.

Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

How to Apply

Clearly mark your application: Internship Programme and quote the relevant reference number. The applications can be posted to: The HRM Director, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Private Bag X 5018, Kimberley, 8301. Email to: [email protected] or [email protected] or Hand delivered applications may be submitted at reception, Temothuo House, Old Kimberlite Hotel, 162 George Street, Kimberley.

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill the posts and also to reallocate graduates to a different commodity enterprise. The successful candidates will be subjected to security and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference numbers.

NB: All placement areas are based across the Northern Cape Province and only applications from the Northern Cape Province will be considered and clearly indicate the reference number you are applying for.