AFGRI Farming Learnership 2026/27: Crops, Animals and 14 Places

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Be unemployed.
• Preference is given to women and people with disabilities. AFGRI also encourages historically disadvantaged individuals, while stating that participation is not restricted to that group.
• An agricultural degree, previous farm experience, a driver’s licence and a numerical age limit are not listed as minimum requirements. No specific Mathematics or Science percentage is stated.
• The portal classifies the work level as Student/Graduate. The actual entry requirement remains Grade 12 or equivalent; that category does not introduce a university-degree requirement.
• If you are still completing Matric, do not assume that pending results are accepted. The listing requires a qualification and does not describe a provisional entry route.
• If you hold an equivalent qualification and are unsure whether it is accepted, ask recruitment using reference AO-2494 and the exact name of your qualification.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to AFGRI Farming - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

For the AFGRI Farming Learnership, you need South African citizenship, unemployment and Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. There are 14 places for 12 months of training in crops and animals at Vastfontein Farm, Pretoria North. Prepare your documents before the 28 October 2026 deadline.

This AFGRI Farmer Development learnership combines on-the-job and off-the-job training. Successful learners enter a fixed-term contract and are based at the training farm for the programme’s duration.

Before submitting, check whether you can attend at this location and prepare readable files. The online form shows a 4 MB limit for each upload field.

What should you know about the 14-place intake?

Do you meet the requirements for this farming learnership?

Check the three stated minimum conditions:

Preference is given to women and people with disabilities. AFGRI also encourages historically disadvantaged individuals, while stating that participation is not restricted to that group.

An agricultural degree, previous farm experience, a driver’s licence and a numerical age limit are not listed as minimum requirements. No specific Mathematics or Science percentage is stated.

The portal classifies the work level as Student/Graduate. The actual entry requirement remains Grade 12 or equivalent; that category does not introduce a university-degree requirement.

If you are still completing Matric, do not assume that pending results are accepted. The listing requires a qualification and does not describe a provisional entry route.

If you hold an equivalent qualification and are unsure whether it is accepted, ask recruitment using reference AO-2494 and the exact name of your qualification.

Where will you train, and how long must you be available?

You will be placed at Vastfontein Farm in Pretoria North, Gauteng for the programme. The detailed description specifies a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The portal also places the role in a broad 9 - 12-month duration band. Use the specific 12-month programme description when planning your availability, then confirm the dates in your offer.

The information does not give an exact start date, working hours or arrangements for accommodation, commuting and relocation support. Check these before making travel or housing commitments.

Placement at the farm does not by itself confirm residential accommodation. If you live outside Pretoria North, work out what transport or a move would involve and ask what support is available.

What will you learn through crops and animal farming?

The programme is described as Farming with Crops and Animals. Learners receive both practical workplace training and learning away from their day-to-day farm duties.

You can expect the programme structure to involve:

• On-the-job learning at the training farm.
• Off-the-job training alongside practical experience.
• Farm duties and responsibilities aligned with the programme.
• Work across different teams to complete the training.
• Project work that supports the teams on the farm.

The aim is all-round farm work experience. This makes the opportunity relevant if you want to understand both crop and animal farming before choosing a more specific direction.

A detailed timetable, crop varieties, animal species and a final qualification or NQF level are not stated. Ask about the training plan and completion requirements during selection.

Keep your CV focused on real examples of reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn. Include genuine school projects, community work or farming exposure where relevant, without inventing experience.

What personal information does the online form request?

The candidate form asks for:

• Name and surname.
• ID, passport or visa number in the identity-number field.
• Email address.
• Telephone number.
• Gender.
• Ethnicity.
• Disability information.

The identity field uses a general label, but South African citizenship remains an entry requirement. The field wording does not expand eligibility to every passport or visa holder.

Use contact details you can access throughout selection. Check your ID number and the spelling of your email before submitting, and answer the demographic questions accurately.

The form also asks for your choice about personal-information processing and confirmation that you have read and agree to the platform’s terms.

Open and read the linked privacy information and terms before making those choices. The role information also directs candidates to AFGRI’s HR Processing Notice.

Which files should you prepare, and what is the size limit?

Prepare an updated CV and clear proof of your Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. The live form displays these upload categories:

The presence of a field does not establish that every candidate must upload that document. Passport and work-permit slots do not replace the citizenship requirement.

The visible form does not clearly identify every upload as compulsory or publish a file-format list. Follow any validation instructions the portal gives you; do not assume that all five categories are mandatory.

A clear PDF is a practical option for your CV and qualification proof, subject to what the upload control accepts. Check file sizes first and keep each upload within its displayed 4 MB limit.

Open each saved file before starting. Make sure names, qualification details and results can be read, with no cut-off pages or blurred text.

How do you submit your details before 28 October?

1. Check your eligibility and availability. Confirm citizenship, unemployment, your qualification and the ability to attend the farm-based programme.
2. Prepare your files. Update your CV, locate your qualification proof and check the 4 MB upload limits.
3. Open the official AFGRI Vastfontein learnership page. Check reference AO-2494 and continue to the candidate submission form.
4. Complete your personal information. Enter your name, identity number, contact details and the demographic information requested.
5. Upload the relevant documents. Use the matching categories and follow the portal’s requirements for your circumstances.
6. Read the privacy information and terms. Make your consent and agreement choices after reviewing the linked text.
7. Review, then select “Submit”. Complete any further required steps shown, and keep the confirmation or reference provided.

The closing date is 28 October 2026. An exact closing time is not stated. Finish ahead of the deadline so that an upload problem does not leave your submission incomplete.

What should you know about pay and feedback?

The portal describes the salary as market related. It does not publish a monthly amount, a specific stipend or a payment schedule.

Request the written pay and benefit terms if you reach the offer stage. Clarify whether you must budget for transport, accommodation, meals or other costs yourself.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence. If you have not heard from AFGRI within 30 days of the closing date, the listing says to regard your submission as unsuccessful.

The intake will follow AFGRI’s employment-equity policy. A completed submission does not guarantee selection, and the stated contract runs for the training period.

For recruitment questions, the portal lists [email protected]. Include the programme name and reference AO-2494 so the team can identify the opportunity.

The programme’s submission route is online. Use the recruitment address for questions rather than assuming that emailing your CV completes the portal process.

Where can you explore more career and training options?

What else might you need to know before deciding?

Do you need an agricultural degree or previous farm experience?

Neither is listed as a minimum requirement. The stated education requirement is Grade 12 or equivalent, alongside South African citizenship and unemployment.

Can men be considered if women receive preference?

The requirements give preference to women and people with disabilities. They do not state that men are excluded. All candidates must meet the minimum conditions.

Does placement at Vastfontein mean accommodation is provided?

No accommodation benefit is confirmed. The farm is the training location; ask recruitment about housing, transport and related costs before accepting an offer.

Must you upload a passport and work permit?

The general portal includes those fields, but the role requires South African citizenship. Follow the document prompts relevant to your circumstances rather than assuming every visible category is compulsory.

When should you treat the outcome as unsuccessful?

Only shortlisted candidates receive correspondence. If there is no response within 30 days of the 28 October 2026 closing date, the listing says to regard the outcome as unsuccessful.

The Bottom Line

Check the three entry requirements, prepare readable files within the 4 MB limits and complete the online process before 28 October 2026. Plan for 12 months at Vastfontein Farm and clarify the pay and practical arrangements if you are shortlisted.

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