The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs Offering Agricultural Graduate Programme is a 24-month placement designed for unemployed South African agricultural graduates. The programme equips participants with practical experience in crop, animal, poultry, and horticulture production, while fostering representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Internship Details
- Department : Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs
- Salary for all posts: R94 326 per annum
- Position no:131 positions
- Location :Mpumalanga
- Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00
Available internship Posts :
Mkhondo Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/01 (X2)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/02
Msukaligwa Municipality
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/03 (X2)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/04 (X2)
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/05 (X7)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/06
Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/07 (X2)
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/08
Govan Mbeki Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/09
- Poultry Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/10 (X3)
- Vegetable Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/11 (X3)
Lekwa Municipality
- Poultry Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/12 (X10)
Bushbuckridge South Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/13 (X10)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/14 (X4)
Bushbuckridge North Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/15
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/16 (X4)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/17 (X12)
Thaba Chweu Municipality
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/18 (X4)
Mbombela Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/19 (X9)
Umjindi Municipality
- Mixed Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/20 (X2)
- Horticulture | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/21 (X2)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/22 (X4)
- Animal and Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/23 (X4)
Thembisile Hani Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/29 (X4)
- Poultry and Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/30 (X2)
Steve Tshwete Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/31 (X2)
- Horticulture / Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/32 (X2)
Emakhazeni Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/33 (X2)
- Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/34 (X2)
Dr J.S Moroka Municipality
- Vegetables and Grains Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/35 (X4)
- Layers and Vegetables | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/36 (X4)
Victor Khanye Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/37 (X5)
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/38 (X2)
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African agricultural graduates
- Hold a National Diploma in Crop Production, Animal Production, Poultry, Horticulture, or Mixed Farming
- Have no previous participation in developmental programmes
- Be willing to work in assigned municipalities
- Submit fully completed application documents (Z83 + CV)
Why Join the Programme
Participating in the Agricultural Graduate Programme gives graduates:
- Practical, hands-on experience in agricultural production
- Exposure to municipal and district agricultural operations
- Mentorship and professional guidance
- Development of administrative and technical skills
- Contribution to sustainable agricultural practices in Mpumalanga
Why Apply
The Agricultural Graduate Programme provides graduates with practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to multiple areas of agriculture in Mpumalanga — a perfect launchpad for a professional career in the sector.
- 24 months of structured hands-on training
- Professional guidance and mentorship
- Opportunity to work across multiple municipalities
How to Apply
How to Submit Applications
- Complete and sign the Z83 form. Download Z83 Form Here
- Attach a comprehensive CV
- Submit applications to the relevant district office via email or hand delivery
- Apply separately if applying for multiple posts
Applicants must submit applications quoting the relevant reference number to the appropriate district office. Applications can be hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed as follows:
- Ehlanzeni District Office: Block 4, Aqua Street, P.O Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela (1200) | Email: dardlearecruitmentehls@mpg.gov.za
- Bohlabela District Office: 101 Main Road, Private Bag X1321, Thulamahashe (1365) | Email: dardlearecruitmentehln@mpg.gov.za
- Gert Sibande District Office: 44 Church Street, Private Bag X 9071, Ermelo (2350) | Email: dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za
- Nkangala District Office: Ebhudlweni Building, Government Complex, Private Bag X 4017, KwaMhlanga (1022) | Email: dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za