Through a partnership between Gert Sibande TVET College and AgriSETA, a fully funded 12-month internship programme has officially opened — placing graduates into real commercial farming organisations across the Gert Sibande region.
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This is not theory.
This is not classroom-based learning.
This is paid workplace experience in the agricultural economy.
Quick Overview
Programme Name: NCV Services Studies Graduates Internship Programme
Qualification Required: NCV Primary Agriculture (NQF Level 2 – 4)
Duration: 12 months (Fully funded)
Target Group: Gert Sibande TVET College graduates only
Age Requirement: 18 – 35 years
Host Sites: Commercial farming organisations (Gert Sibande Region)
Funding Body: AgriSETA
College Partner: Gert Sibande TVET College
Closing Date: 13 January 2026 at 12:00
Application Method: Hand delivery or email
Email Address: sigasa.ma@gscollege.edu.za
Who Is This Internship For?
This opportunity is strictly for NCV Primary Agriculture graduates from Gert Sibande TVET College.
You qualify if:
- You completed NCV Primary Agriculture (NQF Level 2, 3, or 4)
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are currently unemployed
- You are not studying, training, or registered for any learnership
- You have no criminal record
- You are proficient in English
- You are willing to work in changing climate and farming environments
Important: Graduates from other colleges are not eligible.
Duration
- 12 months (full year)
- Continuous workplace exposure in farming organisations
- Structured experience aligned with agriculture services
Where Will You Be Placed?
Interns will be placed within:
- Commercial farming organisations
- Agricultural service environments
- Rural and semi-rural work settings
This means real conditions, real production cycles, and real responsibility.
Documents Required
Your application must include ALL of the following:
- Updated CV
- Originally certified copy of ID
- Certification must be not older than 6 months
- Originally certified copies of:
- Matric certificate (if applicable)
- NCV Primary Agriculture certificates (NQF 2–4)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
You have two application options:
Option 1: Hand Delivery
Submit your application at any Gert Sibande TVET College Campus, at: Office of Career Guidance & Job Placement (SSS Office/Centre)
Option 2: Email Submission
Send your documents to: sigasa.ma@gscollege.edu.za
Attention: Ms Moratua Sigasa
Campus: Perdekop Campus
Deadline:
13 January 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting & Communication
- Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted
- If you don’t hear back, consider the application unsuccessful
- Ensure your contact details on your CV are correct
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Edupstairs Advice (Read This Carefully)
At Edupstairs, we’ve seen one pattern repeat itself:
Graduates who take internships seriously — show up, learn, and perform — get absorbed into the industry.
Our advice:
- Treat this internship like a job interview that lasts 12 months
- Learn beyond your job description
- Build relationships with supervisors and mentors
- Keep a logbook of skills and responsibilities
- Update your CV every 3 months with new experience
Tip: Use the Edupstairs CV Builder to tailor your CV for agriculture roles
Tip: Use our Internship Readiness Tools to prepare for placement success
Career Growth Path After This Internship
This internship is not the end — it’s the launchpad.
After completion, you can move into:
- Agricultural assistant roles
- Farm administration and services roles
- Agri-processing support positions
- SETA-funded learnerships (NQF 4–6)
- Diplomas in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Environmental Management
- Supervisory roles in farming operations (with experience)
Many interns use this experience to:
- Secure permanent employment
- Qualify for advanced funded programmes
- Start small-scale farming or agri-services businesses
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this internship paid?
Yes. It is fully funded by AgriSETA.
- Can I apply if I studied at another TVET college?
No. Only Gert Sibande TVET College graduates qualify.
- Can I apply if I’m currently studying or in a learnership?
No. You must be unemployed and not in training.
- What if I only completed NCV Level 2 or 3?
You are eligible as long as your qualification falls within NQF Levels 2–4.
- Will I get a certificate after completion?
Yes. You receive formal workplace experience recognition, which strengthens future applications.
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2026
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Disclaimers
- This is not a permanent job
- Placement depends on availability of host employers
- Meeting requirements does not guarantee selection
- Fraudulent documents will lead to disqualification
- The programme is governed by AgriSETA funding rules
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