AFGRI Learnerships 2026 / 2027: Crop and Livestock Farming Training in Pretoria North
Unemployed South Africans with Grade 12 can apply for a 12-month farming learnership at AFGRI Farmer Development’s Vasfontein Training Farm in Pretoria North.
The programme focuses on Farming with Crops and Animals and combines on-the-job experience with off-the-job training. Learners will spend the duration of the programme at the training farm, gaining practical exposure to different areas of farm work and contributing to project activities with cross-functional teams.
Applications close on 28 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- Be unemployed
AFGRI Farmer Development also encourages historically disadvantaged candidates to apply.
Preference will be given to women and people with disabilities.
What will you learn during the programme?
The learnership is designed to provide practical experience in farming with both crops and animals.
Learners will complete a combination of:
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
- Practical farm duties
- Project work
- Cross-functional teamwork
This gives participants an opportunity to learn through both structured training and day-to-day farm operations.
Where will the training take place?
Successful candidates will be placed at:
Vasfontein Training Farm
Pretoria North
Pretoria, South Africa
Learners will enter into a contract with AFGRI Farmer Development and will remain based at the training farm for the duration of the programme.
How long does the learnership run?
The programme runs for 12 months.
During this period, learners will gain all-round work experience by completing duties and responsibilities aligned with the programme.
What kind of farming experience can you gain?
The programme can provide exposure to practical agricultural work involving:
- Crop farming
- Livestock farming
- General farm operations
- Team-based project work
- Agricultural workplace routines
- Practical farming skills
The exact duties will depend on the training activities and operational needs of the farm.
Will you work with different teams?
Yes. Learners will work with cross-functional teams during the programme.
This can help participants build experience in:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Practical problem-solving
- Following instructions
- Working toward project goals
These skills are useful in farming environments where different activities often need to be coordinated across teams.
Who may receive preference?
The programme is not exclusively limited to previously disadvantaged applicants.
However, AFGRI Farmer Development encourages historically disadvantaged individuals to apply.
Preference will also be given to:
- Women
- People with disabilities
What are the programme details?
Organisation: AFGRI Farmer Development
Programme: Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027
Location: Vasfontein Training Farm, Pretoria North
Duration: 12 months
Training area: Farming with Crops and Animals
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Employment status required: Unemployed
Closing date: 28 October 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the AFGRI Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027
Check that your personal details and qualification information are correct before submitting your application.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 28 October 2026.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
