Government of South Africa Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Internship Program for Unemployed Graduates (R92,867.94 p.a Stipend) 2019/2020

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries presents exciting opportunities/positions for unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 through its Experiential Training and Internship Programme.

Application Deadline: 22nd August 2018

To Be Taken At (Country): South Africa

Type: Internship

Eligibility:  Successful applicants will be appointed as interns for 12 months and will undergo on-the-job development training in technical, professional, public service, business and life skills relevant and crucial for them to enter the formal job market. The opportunities/positions presented are categorised as follows:

Agri-export Technologists Programme: Ref. AETP/2018

• This category of opportunities calls for qualified unemployed graduates in possession of a 3-year (minimum) national qualification in one of the following fields: Agricultural Sciences; Food Technology; or Environmental Health.
• They will participate in the Agriexport Technologists Programme to gain both practical experience and employment in the perishable products export industry of South Africa.
• Successful candidates will be placed with relevant industry organisations under the guidance and leadership of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB).
• Candidates applying for this category must motivate on a separate page (no less than 300 words) why they think they should be considered for this programme and will be subjected to further adjudication by PPECB for final selection.
• Applicants must be entering the internship programme in government for the first time.

Employment/Job Seekers

• This category of opportunities calls for qualified unemployed graduates in fields of study required by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
• The reference number is indicated next to the directorate/organisation in the table below.
• Candidates must be entering the internship programme in government for the first time.

Experiential Training: Stipend: R53 501.70 per year

• The candidates applying for this category are those currently registered for undergraduate study programmes in agriculture, forestry and fisheries and are required to undertake experiential training as a requirement for them to graduate.
• Applicants must have a referral letter from the institution of higher learning.
• The reference number is indicated next to the directorate/organisation in the table below.

Specific requirements:

• Applicants for the experiential training, job seekers and Industrial placement categories will be allocated to the directorates/organisations listed in the table in the Program Webpage (See link below).
• Candidates must be entering an internship programme in government for the first time

Number of Awards: Numerous

Value of Award: R92,867.94

Duration of Program: 1 year

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted on Z83 forms, obtainable from any public service department and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document and, where possible, applicants should submit copies of their academic transcripts. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number or the directorate to which you are applying, to

The Director-General, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Directorate: Sector Education and Training, Private Bag X250,
Pretoria 0001,
for attention:
Ms A Shokane.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

Important Notes: Note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.