The Department of Agriculture has announced the opening of expanded slots for its 12-Month Provincial General Worker Learnership Programme.
Designed to equip unemployed youth with practical agricultural skills and hands-on industry experience, the initiative offers successful candidates a monthly stipend of R9,250 for the duration of the contract. Official training is scheduled to commence on 05 August 2026.
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Programme Overview & Requirements
- Programme Name: Department of Agriculture General Worker Learnership
- Monthly Stipend: R9,250 per month
- Contract Duration: 12 Months
- Minimum Education Required: Grade 9 / ABET Certificate
- Training Start Date: 05 August 2026
- Target Audience: Unemployed South African citizens seeking practical skill development in farming, livestock, or crop maintenance.
Key Skills & Training Objectives
Selected candidates will undergo both theoretical instruction and practical workplace exposure, learning core agricultural operational tasks including:
- Basic Crop & Livestock Care: Soil preparation, planting, routine animal feeding, and health maintenance.
- Farm Machinery & Tool Handling: Operating basic agricultural equipment safely and effectively.
- Irrigation & Facilities Management: Basic maintenance of farm infrastructure, water management, and environmental compliance.
Apply here :https://www.careerstime.co.za/2026/05/department-of-agriculture-general.html?m=1
