Job Ref #: AO-2456
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

AFGRI is thrilled to announce two incredible opportunities for talented and driven graduates to join our Grain Management Department on an exciting 18-month Graduate Programme commencing 1 February 2027. 

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about agriculture, commodity markets, grain management and commercial decision-making and are looking to build a career in the agricultural sector.

The successful candidates will gain valuable practical exposure to grain management, agricultural markets, commercial analysis, risk management, grain logistics and the broader grain value chain.

Job Requirements

 Minimum Requirements

• Completed NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Risk Management, or related commercial or agricultural discipline.
• Strong academic performance, particularly in quantitative, economic, agricultural or financial subjects.
• Computer literacy with practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A valid driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one before commencement of the programme

Advantageous

The following will be considered and advantage:

• Exposure to grain production, agricultural markets, commodity trading, grain logistics or silo operations

• Completion of the Agricultural Products Markets Dealers Exam, or short-course exposure to

  • JSE agricultural derivatives
  • Futures and options
  • Hedging
  • Price-risk management
• Vacation work, internship, job shadowing or other practical agricultural experience
• Postgraduate studies in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance or Risk Management

 

What we are looking for

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Analytical and comfortable working with numbers and data.
• Commercially minded, with a genuine interest in agricultural markets.
• Curious, eager to learn and willing to gain hands-on experience.
• Strong communicators with good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about developing a career within the grain and agricultural industry.

 

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail and quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and time management
• Professionalism, integrity, and reliability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Commitment to continuous self-improvement
• Patience and conflict-resolution abilities
• Change readiness and proactive mindset

 

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

 

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

 

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.

 

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

 

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.