13 Agriculture Intern jobs in South Africa
Advisor, Agriculture
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Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
Location: ZA, undefined, Polokwane, Polokwane
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: A-0001
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Job Description
To provide a professional advisory service to the agribusiness market to support of the optimal management of the agribusiness book / profitability in line with business objectives and risk parameters.
Qualifications
Qualification
Business Commerce Degree
Commerce graduate, preferably BSc Agric (Economics), B.Agman (Hons) or B.Comm (Agric) Honours
Valuation certificate is an advantage
A valid driver's licence
Experience
3-4 Years Relevant experience in diverse agribusinesses, property valuation, economic and credit principles
1-2 Years Experience in preparing and motivating credit applications is essential for arbitration purposes Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and sales management is essential
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies
Generating Ideas
Convincing People
Making Decisions
Thinking Positively
Embracing Change
Technical Competencies
Product Knowledge
Interpreting Financial Statements
Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
Compliance
Written Communication
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or
Agriculture Systems Intern
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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!
Agriculture Auditors, South Africa
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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.
Project Manager (Agriculture) - GFPM081025
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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
Agriculture Auditors, South Africa
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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.
LI-CS1Senior Diesel Mechanic - Agriculture - Brits
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- 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
Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
Snr Manager: Agriculture & Agro-Processing: ECOD19122
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Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 850,440 to R 1,166,640 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- B Degree in Development Studies / Agriculture or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- years' experience in a Municipal environment
Core Responsibilities:
- Plan, organise, lead and control mobilising of resources regarding investment and agricultural initiatives and projects
- Provide strategic input capability and leadership in the development of the commercial agriculture policies and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient commercial agriculture development functions
- Plan and implement operational process that are aligned with the divisional objectives to ensure implementation of the operational processes as contemplated in the defined operational strategy of the division
- Manage and maintain governance and risk management activities of the division to ensure compliance with governance and risk management requirements
- Participate in and implement in the financial process of the division during budgetary processes to ensure compliance with financial controls as contemplated in the MFMA
- Manage and ensure customer service orientation environment to ensure sound relations with the customer in relation to commercial agriculture development activities
Enquiries: Tel:
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
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Data Science for Climate and Agriculture Expert
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Duty Station:
Uganda (with travel across the region)
Contract Type:
Consultancy / Full-time Assignment
About the Role
Teriya Management Inc. is seeking an experienced
Data Science for Climate and Agriculture Expert
to contribute to an international initiative focused on transforming environmental and agricultural data into actionable insights. The selected expert will play a key role in developing analytical models that integrate climate, satellite, and agricultural datasets to support evidence-based decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy predictive and analytical models using climate, weather, and agricultural datasets.
- Integrate multi-source data (satellite, IoT, and ground-based systems) into unified data pipelines.
- Contribute to the design of a digital data infrastructure supporting agricultural risk management and productivity forecasting.
- Apply machine learning and AI approaches to generate insights for policy, finance, and development applications.
- Collaborate with international experts to align data analytics with sustainable development objectives.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, Software engineering, Data science/Machine learning, information systems/IT management, Artificial Intelligence
- 5+ years of relevant experience
applying data science to agriculture, environment, or climate systems. - Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets and implement ML/DL solutions.
- Experience with geospatial data analysis, remote sensing, and satellite-derived indicators is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Technical Expertise
- Proven experience in software architecture, databases, APIs, and systems design.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize large, complex datasets into actionable insights.
- Practical experience with GIS, remote sensing, or spatial analytics in agriculture or climate contexts is an advantage.
Language Requirements
- Excellent command of
English
, with strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Information
- The position will require
regional travel
, including within Uganda. - Candidates must be able to lead a diverse, cross-functional team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative data solutions for agriculture, climate, and rural development in Africa. You will work at the intersection of technology, policy, and impact, contributing to scalable solutions that improve decision-making and resource allocation across the agricultural sector.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV (3 pages maximum) and a brief motivation note to:
Please note: Applications sent through other channels will not be accepted; only email submissions will be reviewed.
Agriculture - Junior to Mid-Level Credit Analyst
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Junior to Mid-Level Credit Analyst
(Agrarian Sustainable Finance | Cape Town)
Agrarius
, a pioneering JSE-listed sustainability-linked debt issuer within South Africa's agricultural sector and managed by
27four Investment Managers
, seeks a motivated
Junior to Mid-Level Credit Analyst
to join its credit risk and deal assessment team. The successful candidate will play a critical supporting role in funding sustainable projects across the agricultural value chain, while helping ensure robust credit risk management and deal execution in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
About 27four Investment Managers
27four Investment Managers is a diversified financial services group specializing in innovative investment solutions for institutional and individual clients. Established in 2007, the firm has built a strong reputation for its ability to deliver sustained capital growth through strategic asset allocation, risk management, and alternative investment strategies.
The company offers a broad range of services, including fiduciary management, private equity, private debt, quantitative strategies and global investment solutions. With a focus on creating long-term value, 27four partners with clients to navigate complex financial markets while optimizing returns. Its expertise extends across multiple asset classes and geographies, making it a trusted partner for investors seeking tailored solutions that align with their financial goals.
About Agrarius
Agrarius Sustainability Engineered (RF) Limited is one of the innovative products managed by 27four Investment Managers. Agrarius is a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed debt issuer that specializes in sustainability-linked investments within the agricultural sector. It operates under a R10 billion asset-backed note program, issuing floating-rate debt instruments tied to sustainability performance targets. These instruments fund projects across the agricultural value chain, including farming, agri-processing, and distribution.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Analysis & Due Diligence:
Assist in conducting in-depth credit reviews of potential borrowers and projects, evaluating financial statements, cash flow profiles, and business plans, with a focus on the agricultural sector's unique risks and opportunities.
Data Collection & Financial Modeling:
Support the building and maintenance of financial models and credit risk tools to identify key risk factors and exposure for new and existing transactions.
Deal Support:
Collaborate with senior analysts to structure term sheets and loan agreements in line with Agrarius' sustainability objectives and risk appetite. Participate in preparing and reviewing deal documentation and compliance checklists.
Portfolio Monitoring:
Help monitor portfolio companies, updating financial performance indicators, tracking compliance with credit agreements, and flagging any credit deterioration or sustainability metric deviations.
Reporting:
Prepare draft credit reports, risk summaries, and periodic updates for the investment and credit committees.
Market Research:
Conduct research into macroeconomic, sector-specific, and regulatory trends that impact agricultural lending and sustainability-linked bond performance.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Liaise with internal teams (legal, origination, operations) as well as borrowers, auditors, and external reviewers to aid credit process workflow and information collection.
Core Competencies
- Analytical mindset with an ability to understand financial statements and risk indicators.
- Eagerness to develop skills in project finance, credit risk, and agricultural economics.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Sound written and verbal communication.
- Team player with a willingness to learn from senior credit and investment professionals.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Agriculture
, or a related field (Honours preferred).
- 1–3 years' experience in credit analysis, risk management, or financial services preferred; exposure to agriculture, project finance, or sustainability-linked lending is advantageous.
Success Criteria
- Timely and accurate analytical work supporting credit decisions and deal structuring.
- Quality participation in due diligence, documentation support, and ongoing monitoring tasks.
- Contribution to portfolio performance tracking and risk mitigation.
- Evidence of learning and professional growth in agricultural finance and sustainability-linked investment.
Why Join Agrarius & 27four?
Work in a
forward-thinking team
driving innovative sustainable finance solutions in South Africa's vital agricultural sector. Participate in groundbreaking projects that support climate-smart agriculture, economic transformation, and financial innovation, while building a career in credit risk and impact investing with industry leaders.
This role offers a unique opportunity to
grow analytical and sectoral expertise
at the intersection of sustainability, finance, and agriculture.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FUNDED PhD BURSARY PROGRAMME: AGROMETEOROLOGY CARBON MANAGEMENT
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- Conduct studies of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agricultural systems.
- Develop a carbon management tool architecture and framework.
- Build a carbon management software tool.
- Develop a plan for implementation and testing of carbon management tools.
- Collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
Write reports and scientific articles.
Bachelor's honors degree (BSc hons) or Masters degree (Msc) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Systems
- Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
- Strong background in software development.
- Proficiency in one of the scientific programming languages (R, Python, Java, etc.) is essential.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Valid driver's licence (code 08/EB).
Enquiries: Dr ME Moeletsi, Tel:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.