Limpopo Dept of Agriculture Internships 2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for internship programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for internship programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at Limpopo Dept of Agriculture Internships 2023/2024 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is extending an invitation to unemployed graduates to submit applications for the Graduate Internship Programme for the year 2023 / 2024 which offers a total of 135 internship positions.
Internship Location: Limpopo, South Africa
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering a two-year placement program for unemployed graduates in the field of Animal and Crop Production. Here are the key details and requirements: Program Duration: 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 Position: Placement of Unemployed Graduates 2023/2024 – 2025/2026 Reference: S4/1 Stipend: R7,250.00 per month Opportunities: 135 positions are available for unemployed graduates with a minimum educational qualification of a three-year Diploma in Agricultural related fields (NQF level 6) in Animal/Crop Production/Plant Production/Horticulture/General Farm Management. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties will be related to farm management, including scouting, disease control, livestock management, record-keeping, packaging of agricultural produce, identifying new markets, and more. Some unskilled labor farm activities may also be involved. Requirements:
- Priority will be given to Limpopo-based unemployed graduates with recognized agricultural qualifications and a minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture-related fields.
- Applicants must be entering an internship/developmental program in the government for the first time.
- Unemployed graduates from Colleges of Agriculture and those with Diplomas in Agriculture will be given preference.
- Only South African unemployed graduates with the mentioned qualifications will be considered.
- Targeted beneficiaries should be unemployed graduates with no relevant experience and persons with disabilities. Private studies during the program will not be permitted.
- Applicants must demonstrate an interest and potential to become farmers. Technical assessments will be conducted during selection.
- Successful applicants will be offered a 24-month comprehensive contract for structured on-the-job training within identified farming entities to gain practical work experience and a better understanding of starting an agri-business.
- Identified farming entities will also sign performance agreements with placed graduates.
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How to Apply: Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward their applications to the appropriate district offices based on their location in Limpopo:
- Mopani District: Address applications to The Director: Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826, or hand-deliver to Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.
- Waterberg District: Address applications to The Director: Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510, or hand-deliver to NTK Building, Modimolle 0510.
- Capricorn District: Address applications to The Director Capricorn District, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745, or hand-deliver to Block 28 Next to Traffic Government Offices.
- Sekhukhune District: Address applications to The Director: Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745, or hand-deliver to Block 27 Next to Traffic Government Offices.
- Vhembe District: Address applications to The Director: Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970, or hand-deliver to Makwarela Government Offices.
Note: The closing date for applications is October 20, 2023, at 16:00. Women, youth, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you meet the qualifications and requirements, make sure to apply before the deadline through the appropriate channel based on your location in Limpopo
Application Deadline: 20 October 2023
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