🎓 GRADUATE PROGRAMME x2 – AFGRI
AFGRI is offering an exciting opportunity for two talented and driven graduates to join its Grain Management Department in Centurion. The programme is designed for graduates who are passionate about agriculture, commodity markets, grain management and commercial decision-making.
The 18-month Graduate Programme will commence on 1 February 2027 and provides successful candidates with valuable practical exposure to the agricultural and grain industry.
📌 JOB DETAILS
- Company: AFGRI
- Position: Graduate x2
- Department: Grain Management
- Location: Centurion
- Reference Number: AO-2456
- Programme Duration: 18 Months
- Start Date: 1 February 2027
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
- Work Level: Student/Graduate
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary: Market Related
- EE Position: Yes
🎯 ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The successful graduates will gain hands-on experience across important areas of the grain and agricultural value chain.
The programme will provide exposure to:
- Grain management.
- Agricultural markets.
- Commercial analysis.
- Risk management.
- Grain logistics.
- Commodity markets.
- Grain production.
- Silo operations.
- Commercial decision-making.
- The broader agricultural and grain value chain.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who want to build a long-term career within the agricultural and grain management industry.
🎓 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- A completed NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or a related commercial/agricultural discipline.
- Strong academic performance, particularly in quantitative, economic, agricultural or financial subjects.
- Computer literacy.
- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- A valid driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one before the programme begins.
⭐ ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE
The following will be advantageous:
- Exposure to grain production or agricultural markets.
- Knowledge of commodity trading.
- Experience or exposure to grain logistics or silo operations.
- Completion of the Agricultural Products Markets Dealers Exam.
- Exposure to JSE agricultural derivatives, futures and options.
- Knowledge of hedging and price-risk management.
- Vacation work, internships or job-shadowing experience.
- Practical agricultural experience.
- Postgraduate studies in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance or Risk Management.
👤 WHAT AFGRI IS LOOKING FOR
AFGRI is looking for graduates who are:
- Analytical and comfortable working with numbers and data.
- Commercially minded.
- Genuinely interested in agricultural markets.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Willing to gain practical, hands-on experience.
- Strong communicators.
- Good problem-solvers.
- Able to work independently and within a team.
- Passionate about developing a career in agriculture and grain management.
💼 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Strong organisation and time management.
- Professionalism, integrity and reliability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
- Conflict-resolution abilities.
- A proactive and change-ready mindset.
📅 HOW TO APPLY
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
The Graduate Programme starts on 1 February 2027 and offers two graduates the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience while developing the skills required for a successful career in the agricultural sector.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum qualification and competency requirements before applying.
📍 Location: Centurion
🎓 2 Graduate Positions Available
⏳ 18-Month Programme
📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
👉 Apply before the closing date and take the first step towards building your career in the agricultural industry!