DAERL applications open

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development (DAERL) is inviting applications for the 2025/26 Unemployed Agricultural Graduate Entrepreneurial Development Programme.


The initiative aims to develop an inclusive and skilled agricultural sector by providing 80 unemployed graduates with practical workplace training and entrepreneurial exposure over a 24-month structured internship. The eligibility requirements are as follows. You must be a South African unemployed graduate aged 18–45. You must hold a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Nature Conservation, Environmental Affairs or related fields. You must be a first-time participants in a government internship and able to commit to the full 24-month programme (no private study allowed). Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Placement Areas - Graduates will be placed across all five districts in enterprises including John Taolo Gaetsewe – livestock, hydroponics, Frances Baard – livestock, mixed farming, crop production, agro-processing, Pixley Ka Seme – crop production, livestock, game/nature reserve management, ZF Mgcawu – vineyards/raisins, mixed farming, crop production, agro-processing and Namakwa – nature conservation, game management.


Contract and Stipend - The duration of the programme is 24 months with a stipend of R7 860.50 per month.


Application Requirements - Submit your completed Z83 form (new version), updated CV with the correct reference number for the chosen enterprise (Certified documents required only from shortlisted candidates.)


Submission Methods - This can be done via post: Private Bag X5018, Kimberley, 8301 or email: blommiejacobs@ncpg.gov.za / tpika@ncpg.gov.za and by hand delivery: Temothuo House (Old Kimberlite Hotel), 162 George Street, Kimberley. The closing date is 19 December 2025. Enquiries: Mr Malebogo Mocwiri – 082 559 08