AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) Learnership Programme 2025/2026 Awaits Your Application

Do you love working with animals and crops, farming, or agriculture? The AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) Learnership offers young South Africans a real chance to learn farming skills, get hands-on experience, and earn a training certificate that’s respected in the farming world. AFGRI is serious about training skilled farmers who care about producing food in an eco-friendly way. This learnership is part of their mission.

What Is the AFGRI Farmer Development Learnership?

AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) invites people to join a special 12-month Learnership Programme at the Vastfontein Farm, located in Pretoria North, Gauteng. This structured program mixes working on an actual farm with classroom lessons focused on Farming with Crops and Animals. It’s designed to teach you everything you need to succeed in agriculture — from practical farm work to important farming knowledge.

The programme encourages applications from everyone but especially welcomes women and people with disabilities who have been underrepresented in farming jobs before.

What Will You Get from This Learnership?

If you’re chosen, you will:

• Sign a 12-month contract with AFGRI Farmer Development.
• Receive both practical farm training and classroom learning.
• Work on different farming tasks by rotating through various duties.
• Join a diverse farming team and take part in real projects.
• Build skills that can open doors to farming jobs or even starting your own farming business.

The goal is to train confident and skilled agricultural workers ready for the future.

Who Can Apply?

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have completed Grade 12 (Matric) or have an equivalent qualification.
• Be unemployed at the time you apply.
• Be someone eager to learn and work hard.
• Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

Why This Learnership Matters

Agriculture remains one of South Africa’s key industries, providing jobs, food, and a way for many people to make a living. AFGRI Farmer Development is helping to build a new generation of farmers with this programme.

This learnership isn’t just about farming skills — it also teaches important life skills like discipline, teamwork, and confidence. It shows young people what it’s like to work on a real farm and helps them prepare for a lifelong career in agriculture.

How to Apply and Important Dates

Don’t wait! Submit your application for the AFGRI Farmer Development (AFD) Learnership Programme before the closing date: 19 November 2025.

You can apply directly online through the official application link.

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