AFGRI is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for two Graduate Programme opportunities within its Grain Management Department in Centurion. The 18-month programme will commence on 1 February 2027 and is aimed at graduates interested in agriculture, commodity markets, grain management and commercial decision-making.
Graduates with relevant NQF Level 7 qualifications can consider this career development opportunity through Career27 while checking carefully that their qualification matches the programme requirements. Applications close on 30 September 2026.
Details
| Detail | Information |
| Employer | AFGRI |
| Programme | Graduate Programme |
| Department | Grain Management |
| Number of Opportunities | 2 |
| Reference Number | AO-2456 |
| Location | Centurion |
| Work Level | Student/Graduate |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Programme Start Date | 1 February 2027 |
| Salary | Market Related |
| Qualification | NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree |
| EE Position | Yes |
| Closing Date | 30 September 2026 |
About the AFGRI Graduate Programme
The programme provides graduates with practical exposure to AFGRI’s Grain Management Department over an 18-month period.
Successful candidates will gain exposure to areas including:
- Grain management
- Agricultural markets
- Commercial analysis
- Risk management
- Grain logistics
- The broader grain value chain
The programme is particularly relevant to graduates who want to develop careers within the agricultural sector while building an understanding of commercial and commodity-market activities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Finance
- Risk Management
- A related commercial or agricultural discipline
Candidates should have a strong academic record, particularly in quantitative, economic, agricultural or financial subjects.
Applicants must also have:
- Computer literacy
- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- A valid driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one before the programme begins
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience
The following are considered advantages but are not listed as compulsory minimum requirements:
- Exposure to grain production
- Agricultural markets exposure
- Commodity trading exposure
- Grain logistics or silo operations exposure
- Completion of the Agricultural Products Markets Dealers Exam
- Short-course exposure to JSE agricultural derivatives
- Knowledge or short-course exposure to futures and options
- Exposure to hedging and price-risk management
- Vacation work, internship, job shadowing or other practical agricultural experience
- Postgraduate studies in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance or Risk Management
Keeping advantageous criteria separate from compulsory requirements helps applicants understand what they must have and what may strengthen their application. This distinction is also part of Career27’s current publishing rules.
What AFGRI Is Looking For
AFGRI is looking for graduates who are analytical and comfortable working with numbers and data.
Suitable candidates should also be commercially minded with a genuine interest in agricultural markets. They should be curious, willing to learn and interested in gaining hands-on experience.
Applicants should be able to communicate effectively, solve problems and work both independently and collaboratively.
Most importantly, candidates should have an interest in developing a career within the grain and agricultural industry.
Behavioural Competencies
AFGRI identifies the following 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 and time-management skills
- 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 a proactive mindset
Practical Graduate Exposure
The programme offers graduates practical exposure across several interconnected parts of the grain sector.
This includes understanding agricultural markets and grain logistics as well as gaining exposure to commercial analysis, risk management and the broader grain value chain.
The programme is therefore suited to graduates who want to combine their academic knowledge with practical experience in an agricultural and commercial environment.
Employment Equity and Recruitment Conditions
The filling of the two graduate positions will be aligned with AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
AFGRI also advises applicants that their personal information will be processed as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Applicants can consult the HR Processing Notice available through the AFGRI Group website for further information about how personal information is processed.
Yes. I verified the link and it leads to the AFGRI application form for this graduate opportunity. The application questions match the advertised NQF Level 7 qualification, Excel proficiency and driver’s licence requirements.
How to Apply
Applications for the AFGRI Grain Management Graduate Programme 2027 must be submitted online through AFGRI’s recruitment system.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the qualification requirements before completing the online application.
Apply Online for the AFGRI Grain Management Graduate Programme 2027
Reference Number: AO-2456
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
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