Sea Harvest: Graduate Programme 2025

ByRainbow Time

Sea Harvest invites ambitious and passionate graduates to apply for its comprehensive Graduate Programme designed to build a sustainable talent pipeline and prepare future industry leaders. The programme offers structured learning, mentorship, and practical exposure across multiple business areas, ensuring that participants gain valuable hands-on experience and professional growth within a dynamic, future-focused organisation. Through dedicated guidance and real-world projects, the initiative aims to nurture young professionals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to business excellence and transformation in the maritime, food, and engineering sectors.

The programme is open to recent graduates with relevant qualifications in disciplines such as Finance, Engineering, Food Science, IT, Human Resources, Marketing, and related fields. Successful candidates will embark on a structured 12- to 36-month journey that includes rotational assignments, leadership development, and executive mentoring opportunities. Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of qualifications should be submitted to The HR Manager via email at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025.

Position: Graduate Trainee
Duration: 12 to 36 months (depending on programme stream)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Programme Overview

Developing sustainable talent pipelines through structured graduate, internship, apprenticeship, and executive development programmes aligned with transformation and succession planning.

Purpose & Commitment
  • Talent Development
  • Governance Excellence
  • Future-Ready Workforce

Provide structured guidelines for implementing comprehensive talent development programmes across all divisions.
Ensure consistent accountability and governance frameworks across Sea Harvest Group companies and subsidiaries.
Build capabilities to address emerging business challenges while supporting transformation and industry leadership.

Programme Scope & Coverage
Organisational Reach

Programme applies to all Sea Harvest Group companies, subsidiaries, and divisions ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Operational Graduate Programme
Executive Graduate Programme
Operational Graduate Programme

Duration & Target
12 months
University graduates in critical disciplines including:

  • Finance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Food Technology/Food Science
  • Consumer Science: Food & Nutrition
  • Environmental & Geographic Science
  • Computer Sciences/IT
  • Industrial Psychology/Human Resources
  • Business Science
  • Marketing
  • Maritime Studies
  • Marine Engineering

Core Components

  • Structured projects
  • Mentorship programmes
  • Rotational assignments
  • Comprehensive workplace exposure for practical learning
Specialised Development Tracks
Executive Programme

18–36 months
Leadership development for high-potential graduates with Honours, Master’s, or equivalent qualifications

Executive Graduate Programme Excellence

Strategic Rotations
Placements across strategic business units with executive mentoring and coaching support

Structured Learning
Generic and specific managerial courses including finance for non-financial managers, leadership, and strategy

Business Impact
Strategic projects tied to measurable business outcomes and final assessment for management readiness

Programme Delivery Excellence
  • Induction
    Corporate and functional orientation programmes
  • Performance Management
    Quarterly reviews by Line & HR teams
  • Learning Journey
    On-the-job learning, structured programmes, mentorship
  • Exit Assessment
    Potential permanent placement and transition support
Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking graduates in the following fields:

  • Finance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Food Technology/Food Science
  • Consumer Science: Food & Nutrition
  • Environmental & Geographic Science
  • Computer Sciences/IT
  • Industrial Psychology/Human Resources
  • Business Science
  • Marketing
  • Maritime Studies
  • Marine Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree (incl B-Tech, Advanced Diploma) or above
  • No previous study-related work experience (i.e. Graduate; Internship programmes)
Essential Skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Microsoft suite skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Excellent in execution
  • Proactive and assertive
How to Apply

Sea Harvest invites qualified and motivated graduates to participate in the Graduate Programme designed to develop future professionals through structured learning, mentorship, and on-the-job experience. The programme focuses on equipping participants with practical industry skills and leadership capabilities across various business functions, including Finance, Engineering, Food Science, IT, Human Resources, and Marketing. Graduates will gain exposure to real business challenges, rotational assignments, and guided career development opportunities within one of South Africa’s leading fishing and food companies.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a detailed CV along with certified copies of academic qualifications to The HR Manager via email at [email protected]. All applications must be received by 30 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all submitted qualifications will be verified during the selection process.

Please note: All relevant qualifications submitted will be verified during the recruitment process.

CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2025