Fruit SA Invites Applications for a 12-Month Internship

ByRainbow Time

Fruit SA invites applications from highly motivated, multi-faceted candidates (under 30) to join its Head Office in Pretoria as an intern. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to the fruit industry through stakeholder engagement, research, analysis of local and international industry trends, and executive-level support in a fast-paced and professional environment.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field aligned to the fruit industry value chain, with strong communication, organisational, digital, and problem-solving skills. The 12-month internship begins on 1 April 2026 and offers a market-related stipend, with applications closing on 6 February 2026. Interested candidates should send their application to: [email protected].

Internship Details
  • Reporting to: Industry Affairs Manager
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: 1 April 2026
  • Remuneration: Market-related stipend
INTERN REQUIRED (2026/27, PRETORIA)

Fruit SA is looking for a highly motivated, multi-faceted intern (under 30) to join its Head Office in Pretoria. This role offers hands-on exposure to the fruit industry, stakeholder engagement, research, and executive-level support in a fast-paced and professional environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Agricultural Economics, or
  • A related field aligned to the fruit industry value chain.
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide general administrative and management support to the Industry Affairs Manager, Market Access Liaison Manager, and the CEO.
  • Stand in for the Executive Office Administrator when required.
  • Conduct research and analysis on local and international fruit industry trends.
  • Compile, update, and manage the Fruit SA Industry Statistics Booklet and database.
  • Assist with Citrus Industry Trust administration, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, stakeholder communication, and record-keeping.
  • Represent Fruit SA at industry events, conferences, and engagements, and compile post-event reports.
  • Support effective stakeholder engagement with industry bodies, service providers, and other partners.
  • Contribute content to internal documents.
Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Sound understanding of:
    • The South African agricultural and fruit industry value chain
    • Local and international agricultural markets
  • Keen interest in the regulatory, technical, and phytosanitary aspects of the fruit trade
  • Strong technical, digital, and data fluency
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and public-speaking skills
  • Good report writing and numerical skills
  • Strong organisation, planning, and time management abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills
Closing Date: 6 February 2026

NB: Late applications will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field aligned to the fruit industry value chain, with strong communication, organisational, digital, and problem-solving skills. The 12-month internship begins on 1 April 2026 and offers a market-related stipend, with applications closing on 6 February 2026. Interested candidates should send their application to: [email protected].