DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRARIAN REFORM
It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the appointment of these Interns.
The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of women and people with disabilities will receive preference.
ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR THE 2023/24 – 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEARS (FROM APRIL 2023-MARCH 2025)
(120 INTERNSHIPS)
The Programme is meant to provide work exposure to 120 unemployed Agricultural graduates in their fields of studies. Successful applicants will be appointed as Interns for 24 months and will undergo on the-job development training in technical, professional, business and life skills relevant and crucial for them to start their own enterprises.
ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Various farms in districts of Department of Rural Development & Agrarian Reform
STIPEND : R87 000 per annum, (all inclusive)
CENTRE : Interns Will Be Placed in Farms in the following:
Districts: Amathole District Ref No: DRDAR: 01/09/ 2022
Chris Hani District Ref No: DRDAR: 02/09/2022
Sarah Baartman District Ref No: DRDAR: 03/09/2022
Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DRDAR: 04/09/2022
JOE Gqabi District Ref No: DRDAR: 05/09/2022
O.R. Tambo District Ref No: DRDAR: 06/09/202
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (ND) in Agriculture (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA.
Applicants should be between the ages of 18-35 years.
DUTIES : Perform farm-work duties in relation to the commodity requirements to improve productivity at the commercial farm. Attend training relevant to farm commodity in management skills, business management skills and record keeping. Learn business growth skills and acquire resource management skills and knowledge. Attend and arrange meetings with strategic partners and other stakeholders such as market institutions, supplier production inputs / infrastructure and farmers. Perform overtime duties when required. Write monthly and quarterly reports.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. B. Nonxuba / Ms. O. April Tel No: (043 605 6395)
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
NOTE : Candidates must be entering the Internship Programme in Government for the first time. All successful applicants will be mentored and guided by the Commercial Farmer. Be ready to be deployed to any section within the farm to gain more knowledge. Private studying during the 24 months Graduate Internship Programme will not be allowed.
APPLICATIONS : Submit Applications via One of the Options Below: Via the provincial e-recruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.
The e-recruitment system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date or Post: to P/Bag X0040, Bhisho, 5605. Hand Deliver: to Department of Rural Development & Agrarian Reform, Room 1083, First (1st) Floor, Tyamzashe Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. Applications should be addressed to The Head of Department: Rural Development & Agrarian Reform, Human Resource Development Unit.
CLOSING DATE : 02 September 2022