Gert Sibande TVET College, in association with the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA), is now accepting applications for the **2026 NCV Services Studies Graduates Internship Programme**. This programme provides a unique avenue for the South African unemployed youth to acquire practical experience in the agricultural sector. This programme is intended to assist graduates with fully funded internships that will be held at commercial farming companies in the Gert Sibande Region of Mpumalanga.
Participants of the internship programme will be engaged for a period of **12 months** to assist them gain practical experience in the area of farming. They will be allowed to apply the study that they undertook during their pre-interim activities. The deadline for application submission is **13 January 2026 at 12:00**. Therefore, it is recommended that prospective participants submit their applications early to take advantage of this opportunity.
### Empowering Youth Through Skills Development
Following the completion of their s, South Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate, which is most severely felt among the unemployed youth who possess vocational qualifications but have no experience in the field. This programme will assist in addressing this gap in the agricultural sector by providing the unemployed youth with the opportunity to gain experience in their field of study. The combined theoretical and practical approach will help to achieve the objectives of the national skills policy as well as provide the unemployed youth with sustainable employment opportunities.
### Gert Sibande TVET College
Gert Sibande TVET College is a public College of Vocational Education and Training and tries to skill graduates to be employable. Focused on the economic and skill needs of the country, the College provides various vocational and occupational courses. Gert Sibande TVET College has formed numerous strategic collaborations with industry and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) so that graduates are work-ready and possess the skills employers are looking for. Gert Sibande TVET College is significant to the Mpumalanga province because of the economic impact it has and providing the youth with the means to participate in the economy. The partnership with AgriSETA is the potential for youth and agricultural upliftment.
### About AgriSETA
AgriSETA covers all aspects of the agricultural value chain in South Africa, including farming, all types of agribusiness, and related services. AgriSETA is trying to achieve the transformation of the sector by providing funding for the creation of jobs, workplace learning, and the provision of internships and learnerships. For AgriSETA, providing beneficiaries with practical experience is of the utmost importance. This is to enhance the employability of beneficiaries and support the sustainability of the agricultural sector in the long-run.
### Overview of the Internship Programme
The **NCV Services Studies Graduates Internship Programme** is tailored to graduates who have received **NCV Primary Agriculture certifications at NQF Levels 2 to 4**. During this programme, interns will be assigned to different commercial farming companies within the **Gert Sibande District** to gain hands-on experience in farming activities, farm management assistance, and other related services.
Interns in this programme will be able to devote their full attention to the development of their skills, since the programme is entirely sponsored and there are no costs to the participants. Over the course of 12 months, participants will develop skills that are pertinent to the industry, raise their level of self-confidence in their professions, and better their opportunities for employment in the field of agriculture and agribusiness.
### Who Is Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this internship program, applicants must meet all requirements below:
* Candidates must have completed the **NCV Primary Agriculture (NQF Levels 2–4)**
* Candidates must be aged between **18 and 35 years**
* Candidates must be **currently unemployed**
* Candidates must not be studying, or planning to study, or be involved in any other training, learnership, or placement
* Candidates must have **no criminal record**
* Candidates must be **proficient in English**
* Candidates must be available to work in a **climate-changing and outdoor environment**
* Candidates must be a **graduate of Gert Sibande TVET College** (only applicable for college graduates)
The program focuses on participants who are able to enter the labor market immediately and gain the maximum benefit from the internship.
### Application Process and Requirements
The applicants must supply a full application package, which consists of:
* A **Curriculum Vitae (CV)** that is recently updated
* **Certified copies of qualifications** (Matric and/or NCV NQF Levels 2–4)
* A **certified copy of a South African ID document**, which must be not older than six months
Your application must be complete, as **incomplete applications** will not be considered, and **only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**.
### A Pathway to a Career in Agriculture
More than offering short-term workplace exposure, this internship programme is designed to nurture young professionals in the making in the field of agriculture. Interns acquire valuable experience from working in actual commercial farming businesses, which will allow them to become more likely to secure any future long-term employment, entrepreneurial agricultural pursuits, or greater advancements in the industry.
The NCV Services Studies Graduates Internship Programme 2026 is a practical opportunity for eligible Gert Sibande TVET College graduates to transform their qualifications to gain world experience and to develop their very first step towards a sustainable career in agriculture.
