KwaZulu-Natal Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme (UAGP) 2025 for Unemployed South Africans

KwaZulu-Natal Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme (UAGP) 2025 for Unemployed South Africans

Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Award:

KZNDARD MEC, Mrs. Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, cordially invites KwaZulu-Natal Youths to register for the Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme (UAGP) as a measure to create opportunities, enhance skills development, support young entrepreneurs and enable the their full participation in the economy.

The platform is aimed at bridging the gap in the agricultural sector by linking the existing but unutilised agricultural skills and talents with commercial farms, unproductive land reform farms, and the agri-business value chain.

This programme not only caters for the placement of unemployed KwaZulu-Natal agricultural graduates but also seeks to address the issues of food security, production on land, participation in the agricultural value chain and the agricultural economy.

The programme makes provision for farmers to indicate their interest or willingness to participate in the leasing or the partnership options within the programme.

These will then be matched against common interest and skill of unemployed graduates.

Eligible Field(s): This initiative targets qualified unemployed graduates in agriculture who want to obtain experience and mentorship to venture into entrepreneurial enterprises and enhance their employability within the agricultural sector. The programme targets unemployed agricultural graduates. The key placement components are:
• Livestock rearing and poultry production
• Horticulture/crop production

Type: Internship

Eligible Countries: South Africa

Number of Awards: Not Specified

Value of Award:

• Successful applicants will be offered an employment agreement at identified farming enterprises for two years for structured on-the-job training in order to gain practical work experience and a better understanding of the agricultural sector.
• All appointments are subject to verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
• Your appointment to and success in this position does not guarantee a permanent position in the Government service.
• Successful applicants will receive training and mentorship on commercial farms / enterprises and shall each receive a monthly stipend of R7 250 per month.
• Emailed or faxed and late applications and applications with certified copies of copies will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.
• The Department reserves the right to appoint agricultural graduates with Diplomas in Agriculture.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not heard from the Department within three months of closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful

List of KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships

1. Impilwenye Trading & Projects Pty

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/01
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: Emadlangeni
• Placement District: Amajuba

2. Ziyabua General Trading

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/02
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Dannhauser
• Placement District: Amajuba

3. Dalobase Farms (Pty) LTD

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/03
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: Newcastle
• Placement District: Amajuba

4. Dol Rietspruit Farm

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/04
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Newcastle
• Placement District: Amajuba

5. PT Nzama Trust Agricultural Service

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/05
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

6. Vuka Supply Farm

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/06
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

7. Fuze Business Initiative

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/07
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Livestock
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

8. Siphesihle Farming & Processing

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/08
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

9. Liv-Business (PTY) LTD

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/09
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

10. Qalani Investment

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/10
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: eThekwini
• Placement District: eThekwini

11. Summerhill Farm 2

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/11
• No. of Graduates: 3
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production/Crop
• Placement Municipality: Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
• Placement District: Harry Gwala

12. S&J Dairies

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/12
• No. of Graduates: 3
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: Greater Kokstad
• Placement District: Harry Gwala

13. Mbheleje Enterprises

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/13
• No. of Graduates: 5
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: uBuhlebezwe
• Placement District: Harry Gwala

14. Amatsitshe Ogobo

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/14
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: KwaDukuza
• Placement District: iLembe

15. Gumede and Family

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/15
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Mandeni
• Placement District: iLembe

16. Khanyakhude Estate

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/17
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Mandeni
• Placement District: iLembe

17. Horizon Beef Trading

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/49
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Jozini
• Placement District: uMkhanyakude

18. Big Cedar

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/22
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: uMfolozi
• Placement District: King Cetshwayo

19. Phangela Trading & Stock Enterprise

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/51
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/BSc in Animal Science or Animal Health
• Placement Municipality: Big Five False Bay
• Placement District: uMkhanyakude

20. Muden Citrus (PTY) LTD

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/68
• No. of Graduates: 2
• Qualification Required: BSc Agric (Hons)/MSc Agric/N Diploma in Crop
• Placement Municipality: Umvoti
• Placement District: uMzinyathi

21. Esidlekeni Poultry Farm

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/66
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: Msinga
• Placement District: uMzinyathi

22. TM Farms

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/69
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
• Placement Municipality: Umvoti
• Placement District: uMzinyathi

23. Edgeford Gold

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/42
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Livestock
• Placement Municipality: Impendle
• Placement District: uMgungundlovu

24. Nqobisa

• Reference No: DARD/25/04/54
• No. of Graduates: 1
• Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
• Placement Municipality: Alfred Duma
• Placement District: uThukela

General Application Guidelines

1. Eligibility Requirements:
   • Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates with recognized diplomas or degrees in agriculture.
   • Must demonstrate a clear interest in agriculture and entrepreneurial potential.
2. Required Documents:
   • Completed Form Z83.
   • Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
   • Certified copies of:
     • Identity Document
     • Academic Qualifications
     • Academic Records
3. Submission Details:
   • Applications must be submitted physically to the district offices as listed above.
   • No emailed or faxed applications will be considered.
   • Ensure all documents are certified and verified.

Here are the postal and physical addresses for each district listed in the document:

Districts and Addresses

Harry Gwala

• Postal Address: P/Bag X504, Ixopo, 3276
• Physical Address: FNB Building, No. 17 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276
• Contact Person: Mrs. A.N.T. Ndlovu (Agricultural Advisor)

Amajuba

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 170, Newcastle, 2940
• Physical Address: No. 1 Vlam Single Crescent Office Park, Newcastle, 2940
• Contact Person: Mr. S.W. Tshabalala (Agricultural Economist)

iLembe

• Postal Address: Private Bag X10691, KwaDukuza, 4450
• Physical Address: Corner of Link and R102, Albert House, KwaDukuza, 4450
• Contact Person: Mr. M.E. Nxele (Section Head Specialist and Advisory)

uMkhanyakude

• Postal Address: P/Bag X9008, Mtubatuba, 3935
• Physical Address: Hibiscus Avenue (Back of Shoprite), Mtubatuba, 3935
• Contact Person: Mr. P.G. Shiba (Senior Economist)

King Cetshwayo

• Physical Address: Lot 11634, Velden Vlei, Richards Bay (Opposite uMhlathuze Sports Ground)
• Contact Person: Ms. M. Zulu (Agricultural Advisor) and Ms. L. Nzuza (Agricultural Scientist)

Zululand

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 100, Ulundi, 3838
• Physical Address: King Dinizulu Highway Old, Legislature Building, 1st Floor, Zone 3
• Contact Person: Ms. S. Thungo (Agricultural Scientist)

uMzinyathi

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 125, Dundee, 3000
• Physical Address: 26 Beacons Field, Dundee, 3000
• Contact Person: Ms. N. Shabane (Agricultural Economist)

Ugu

• Postal Address: P/Bag X885, Port Shepstone, 4240
• Physical Address: 1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Old Laxley House, Port Shepstone, 4240
• Contact Person: Mr. W.P. Hadebe (Agricultural Advisor)

uThukela

• Postal Address: P/Bag X10042, Ladysmith, 3370
• Physical Address: 23 Murchison Street, Next to Wimpy & Engine Garage, Ladysmith, 3370
• Contact Person: Mrs. N.M. Sithole (Office Manager) and Ms. B.A.N. Mokoena (Agricultural Advisor)

uMgungundlovu

• Postal Address: P/Bag X9058, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
• Physical Address: Allerton Office, 458 Townbush Road, Cascades, 3202
• Contact Person: Mr. S.S. Nzama (Animal Scientist)

eThekwini Metro

• Postal Address: P/Bag X54321, Durban, 4000
• Physical Address: 40 Dr. A.B. Xuma Street (Commercial City Building), 18th Floor, Office No. 16, Durban, 4000

These addresses are critical for applicants to submit their documents to the relevant district offices for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships program.

Closing Date: 30 December 2024

Contact for Enquiries:

• • Mr. Vuyani Dlamini: 033 343 9014 / Vuyani.dlamini@kzndard.gov.za
  • Mr. Vulindlela Langa: 033 355 9234 / Vulindlela.langa@kzndard.gov.za

How to Apply: KwaZulu-Natal 2025 Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme Applications are now open – 

• Graduate Registration Survey Visit:  https://ugp.kzndard.gov.za/

• It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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