Grain Grading Learnerships at Senwes Grainlink offer young individuals an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and formal training in the agricultural industry. The 12-month Grainlink Learnership will provide hands-on exposure to silo operations, grain handling, administration, and grain grading while preparing successful learners to qualify as Junior Grain Graders.
Position Details
- Company: Senwes Ltd – Grainlink
- Position: Learnership (Grainlink)
- Location: North West
- Department: GA – Grain Industry A06 – Grain Services G302 – Head Office Klerksdorp
- Job Reference Number: SW-1432
- Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Positions Available: 40
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Candidates interested in Grain Grading Learnerships at Senwes Grainlink must meet the following requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Must be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Interest in agriculture or technical fields.
- Willingness to work at a grain silo.
- Willingness to learn about grain operations and silo processes.
- Motivated and enthusiastic attitude.
- Ability to commit to the 12-month learnership programme.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Successful candidates For the Grain Grading Learnerships should demonstrate an interest in developing their knowledge and skills within the agricultural and grain industry. The programme will provide exposure to:
- Grain grading.
- Grain handling and silo operations.
- Grain commodities, including maize, sunflower and soya.
- Administrative processes.
- Computer literacy.
- Workplace communication.
- Essential workplace skills.
- Practical agricultural operations.
- Basic technical and operational processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Grainlink learner, successful candidates will receive structured training and practical exposure at a Senwes Grainlink silo. Responsibilities and learning activities will include:
- Participating in a 12-month structured learnership programme.
- Receiving hands-on training in silo operations.
- Assisting with grain handling activities.
- Gaining practical knowledge of grain storage processes.
- Learning about different grain commodities such as maize, sunflower and soya.
- Receiving exposure to silo administration.
- Developing knowledge of grain grading procedures.
- Completing accredited training in grain grading.
- Developing computer literacy skills.
- Improving workplace communication skills.
- Participating in essential workplace skills training.
- Applying theoretical knowledge in a practical silo environment.
- Working under guidance while developing industry-related skills.
- Preparing for a career as a Junior Grain Grader.
Why Apply
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in the agricultural industry.
- Complete a structured 12-month learnership programme.
- Receive practical exposure to silo operations and grain handling.
- Gain knowledge of important grain commodities such as maize, sunflower and soya.
- Receive accredited training in grain grading.
- Develop essential workplace skills, including computer literacy and communication.
- Gain practical experience that can support a future career in grain services.
- Work in a real-world agricultural environment.
- Gain exposure to the operations of Senwes Grainlink silos.
- Opportunity to develop towards a career as a Junior Grain Grader.
- 40 positions are available for eligible young candidates.
Important Information
- Senwes is committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups.
- Potential candidates from designated groups will enjoy preference.
- A consumer credit record may be requested for appointments involving cash or financial responsibilities.
- Applicants must meet all the stated requirements before applying.
- Applications must be submitted through the Senwes Career Page.
- If you are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
- The closing date is 30 September 2026.