18 Agriculture jobs in South Africa

Calling all future tech innovators!

Our client is reshaping the agriculture software space — building a platform that helps producers, exporters, and logistics providers work smarter and faster.

We’re looking for interns who are passionate about information systems, software development, and how technology solves real-world problems . If you also have an interest in agriculture and logistics, that’s the perfect blend!

What You’ll Do:

• Support the rollout of a cutting-edge agriculture software solution.

• Get hands-on experience in how systems transform logistics, finance, and operations.

• Work on projects that make a tangible impact for industry clients.

What You Bring:

• Studies or background in information systems, computer science, IT, or development .

• Curiosity about technology in action, with an eagerness to learn.

• Interest in agriculture or logistics will be a strong advantage.

Why Join?

• Gain real-world systems experience with a leading platform.

• Work alongside a dynamic, innovative team in Cape Town (in-person only).

• Kickstart your career in tech for industry innovation .

If you’re passionate about building a career in information systems and development — and curious about how tech is transforming industries like agriculture — apply now to join our client’s Cape Town team!

Job Description
NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Agricultural Auditors to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. audits for producers across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.
Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of agricultural producers in South Africa, including multisite audits.
• Perform audits based on producer registration and requested modules.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.
• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture with a focus on plants and crops (not animals).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience in fruits, vegetables, crops, or flowers.
• GLOBALG.A.P. auditing experience.
• HACCP training (minimum 1 day).
• Food hygiene training (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days).
• Training in Integrated Pest Management, Fertilizer Management, and handling of agrichemicals.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Ability to travel for up to 5 consecutive days during peak periods.
• Local travel reimbursed per km; overnight allowance provided.
• Minimum availability of 5–10 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Job Title: Project Manager (Agriculture)
Location: Christiana
Job Type: 12 month contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Industry: Agricultural Development
Job Duties:
The Project Management function will include planning, control, and reporting within the following areas:

• Scope Control
• Schedule Control
• Quality Control
• Integrated Change Control
• Risk Control

Integrated monthly reports:

• Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports including:
• Project forecasted completion versus Actual Completion.
• Baseline % vs Physical % progress achieved.
• Tasks items delayed.
• Tasks to start in the next reporting period (Project look ahead).
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Impending schedule slippages from the critical path.
• Project Controls general tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Establish the Project Controls.
• Ensure the development of project control systems.
• Manage the Project Controls function and assure adherence to:
• Integrated Change Management:

Registering of changes in Project scope.

Registering of changes in the Project schedule because of changes made during the lifecycle of the project.

• Communication Management.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control:
• Track the quality of deliverables from project streams within the Turn Around Strategy.
• Risk management.
• Business improvement initiatives cost and production improvements tracking.
• Project Registers:
• Incidents Register:
• Risk Register
• Change Register
• Decision Register
• QA Sign off register.
• Project Assumptions register.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture

Experience:

• 7 Years experience as a project manager in the agriculture environment
• Sound understanding of pivot's, dam and pipeline development

NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Agricultural Auditors to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. audits for producers across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

• Responsibilities: Conduct audits of agricultural producers in South Africa, including multisite audits.
• Perform audits based on producer registration and requested modules.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.

• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF's standards of excellence.

• Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture with a focus on plants and crops (not animals).

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience in fruits, vegetables, crops, or flowers.
• GLOBALG.A.P. auditing experience.
• HACCP training (minimum 1 day).
• Food hygiene training (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days).
• Training in Integrated Pest Management, Fertilizer Management, and handling of agrichemicals.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Ability to travel for up to 5 consecutive days during peak periods.
• Local travel reimbursed per km; overnight allowance provided.
• Minimum availability of 5–10 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Are you studying towards a N Diploma in Crop Production? Our 2026 Internship Program is your opportunity to gain hand-on experience and grow your career in agriculture.

How to apply:

Send the following documents to

• CV
• Certified ID
• Certified matric certificate
• Certified academic records

• Application Deadline: 3 November 2025
• Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Job Title: Researcher (Crop Production)
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding weather and impact of it on crops (Soil moisture, rainfall, temperatures and crop health (VHI, NDVI)
• Updating of excel spread sheets (Producer Deliveries, Weather dB, Poultry industry sheets, Harvest/Planting Progress etc)
• Crop tour planning and execution
• Updating of SND as season progresses with new crop sizes
• Research on weather systems and events coming up in a season and reporting back on it
• Being able to present presentations regarding weather info and market/crop analysis
• Comparing weather models (ECM vs GFS)
• SSA Production and Demand Estimates: Detailed analysis on SSA countries to determine crop sizes for neighbouring production countries.
• SAF Commercial Demand Analysis: Detailed analysis on the SAF demand numbers used in the SnDs
• Key Client Interactions: Our market analysis and research to be presented to key clients by presentation as well as detailed emails in form of Flag Reports on a weekly basis.

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years' relevant work experience in a similar role would be essential.
• Degree in Agricultural Economics or related field.
• Experience in agriculture-related research or analysis is essential
• Experience in weather and impact of it on crops essential
• Crop tour experience essential
• Efficient in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Efficient in Coding (Python)
• Industry experiences essential
• Grain and oil seeds product knowledge advantageous.

• Valid Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience as a Diesel Mechanic
• Proven experience working on tractors, trucks, bakkies, and yellow machinery
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Valid drivers license (Code 10 advantageous)
• Must be fluent in English