AFGRI is inviting applications for its 2026 Learnership Programme aimed at facilitating the training of successful learners in Farming with Crops and Animals.
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AFGRI Learnership Programme 2026/2027: 14 Positions Available
AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) is inviting applications for 14 learnership positions at its Vastfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North, Gauteng.
The AFGRI Learnership Programme for 2026/2027 offers unemployed South African citizens an opportunity to gain practical farming experience and training in crop and animal farming. The programme runs for 12 months and combines on-the-job training with off-the-job learning.
Applications close on 28 October 2026.
About the AFGRI Learnership Programme
The 12-month learnership is designed to equip successful candidates with practical knowledge and workplace experience in farming with crops and animals.
Learners will be placed at AFGRI Farmer Development’s Vastfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North for the duration of the programme. They will enter into a fixed-term contract with AFD and participate in a structured training programme.
During the learnership, participants will gain broad farming experience by carrying out different duties and responsibilities on the farm. They will also work with teams across different functions and contribute to project-related activities.
Although the programme is open to eligible candidates generally, AFGRI Farmer Development encourages applications from historically disadvantaged individuals. Preference will be giv
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