Fruit South Africa is excited to invite young individuals aged 18 to 30 who are currently unemployed to apply for a 12-month Internship Programme.
Position: Intern Required (2025/26, Pretoria)
Reporting to: Industry Affairs Manager
Duration of internship: 12 months
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Start date of internship: 01 April 2025
Remuneration: Market-related stipend
Closing date: 07 March 2025
Fruit SA requires a professional, younger than 30, organised, self-motivated, and results-driven intern. The individual must be able to deal with complexity, eager to learn, enthusiastic, and curious.
Qualifications: The incumbent must hold a BAgric or BSc degree in agricultural economics or any field of study related to the fruit industry value chain.
Responsibilities:
Providing general support to the Industry Affairs Manager and the CEO and standing in for the Executive Office Administrator when required.
Conducting research on the latest industry trends and providing relevant analyses.
Compiling and/or updating the industry statistics booklet that contains current industry information for all relevant stakeholders.
Representing the organisation at industry events and drafting reports that detail those events.
Communication with stakeholders and management of the Citrus Industry Trust-related matters.
Requirements:
Computer literacy
A good understanding of: o the agriculture and fruit industry value chains, and supply chains o international and local markets o the agriculture industry of South Africa
The ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and public speaking skills
Good time management skills
Good organisational and planning skills
A problem solver
Numerical aptitude
Report writing skills
Able to work under pressure
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
Application Process: Please send your application to [email protected]
