Apply Now: 2025 Farming Learnership at AFGRI's Vastfontein Farm – Gain Valuable Skills

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Work Level: Student/Graduate Type of Job: Contract Salary: Market Related Duration: 9 to 12 Months Employment Equity Position: Yes Location: Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North In Gauteng Province Date Posted: 24 October 2024 Application Deadline: 30 October 2024 Reference Number: AO-1726

2025 Learnership Opportunity at AFGRI's Vastfontein Farm – Apply Now

Kickstart your career with AFGRI's 2025 Learnership at Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North. Gain practical experience in crop and animal farming. Open to South African citizens, especially women and individuals with disabilities. Apply by October 30!

AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) is looking for people to apply for the 2025 Learnership Program:

• The chosen candidates will work at our Vastfontein Farm in Pretoria North.

This is a 12-month Learnership Program designed to train successful learners in farming with crops and animals. While the program is open to everyone, AFGRI Farmer Development encourages people from historically disadvantaged communities to apply. Successful candidates will receive both on-the-job and off-the-job training at our training farm. Learners will sign a contract with AFD and will work at our Vastfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North for the entire duration of the learnership. Learners will gain comprehensive work experience by completing various tasks and responsibilities related to the program on the farm. They will work with a diverse team to finish the program and help with projects.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Applicants must be South African citizens to qualify for this opportunity.
• Applicants need to have a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• We encourage women and individuals with disabilities to apply, as they will be given priority.
• Applicants must be currently unemployed to be eligible for this program.

Length of the Program:

• Successful candidates will sign a 12-month contract with AFGRI Farmer Development and will work at our Vastfontein Farm for the entire program.

Note that we will just contact shortlisted applicants. Applicants who do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date can assume their applications were unsuccessful. We thank them for their interest. The hiring for these positions will follow AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy. Applicants should know that we need to process personal information to consider job applications.

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) states that personal information must be handled lawfully and transparently.

To ensure your rights are protected, we will provide information on how your personal data is handled. You can access this in the HR Processing Notice on the AFGRI Group website.

AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in agriculture. The 2025 Learnership Programme is designed to help learners gain hands-on experience in farming, specifically working with crops and animals. This program lasts for twelve months, allowing participants to learn important skills that are valuable in the agricultural field.

At Vastfontein Farm in Pretoria North, successful candidates will receive training both on the job and off the job. This means learners will work alongside experienced professionals, learning the practical aspects of farming while also receiving classroom instruction. This combination of training helps prepare them for future careers in agriculture.

AFGRI encourages applications from all individuals, but particularly welcomes those from historically disadvantaged communities. This is part of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, and we aim to create opportunities for those who may have faced challenges in the past.

To be eligible for this learnership, applicants must meet certain requirements. You must be a South African citizen and have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to women and people with disabilities, as part of our focus on empowering underrepresented groups. Additionally, candidates must be unemployed at the time of application.

As part of the application process, it’s essential to note that we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted. If you don’t hear from us within 30 days after the application deadline, you can assume your application was not successful. We appreciate your interest in the program and encourage you to apply before the deadline on October 30, 2024.

For more details, please visit the AFGRI Group website.