If you are an unemployed agricultural or TVET graduate living within the Thabo Mofutsanyana District, this graduate placement opportunity offers a practical and much-needed entry point into the agricultural sector. The Office of the Municipal Manager at Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality has officially announced a Graduate Placement Programme for Agricultural Graduates, providing 12 months of paid workplace exposure aligned with AgriSETA rates.
This programme is specifically designed to assist graduates who have completed agricultural qualifications but face challenges entering the job market due to limited work experience. It focuses on building practical skills while supporting rural and agricultural development within the district.
About the Graduate Placement Programme
The graduate placement programme aims to bridge the gap between academic training and real-world agricultural work. Successful candidates will be placed within agricultural and rural development environments across the district, where they will gain hands-on experience relevant to their qualifications.
The programme runs for a full year and offers structured exposure under real working conditions, allowing graduates to apply what they have learned while developing employability skills that are critical in the agricultural sector.
Who Can Apply
To be considered for this programme, applicants must meet all the listed requirements. These criteria are strictly applied and applications that do not meet them are usually disqualified.
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be residents of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Hold a National Diploma in Agriculture or Farming
- Have obtained their qualification from a recognised agricultural college or TVET institution
- Be first-time participants in an AgriSETA agricultural placement
- Be willing to work anywhere within the district
- Submit a SAPS affidavit confirming they are not funded by any other entity
Youth, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, in line with the municipality’s commitment to inclusive development.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must ensure that all required documents are included. Incomplete applications are often rejected without further consideration.
You must submit:
- A covering letter
- A comprehensive CV
- A SAPS affidavit confirming you are not funded by any other organisation
- A certified copy of your South African ID (not older than six months)
- Certified copies of your qualification(s) (not older than six months)
All documents should be clearly legible and properly certified.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted either by post or by hand delivery. Email applications are not accepted, and applicants are advised to follow the submission instructions exactly as provided.
Applications can be posted to:
The Municipal Manager
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Private Bag X 810
Witsieshoek
9870
Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:
Room G13 – Agriculture and Rural Development Unit Office
The internship application closing date is 29 January 2026 at 16h15. Late applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Enquiries
For clarification only, applicants may contact:
Mr L.W. Moshwaliba
Manager – Agriculture and Rural Development
Telephone: 058 718 1000
Email: lebohang@tmdm.gov.za
Applications must not be sent to the enquiry email address.
Conclusion
The Thabo Mofutsanyana Municipality TVET Agricultural Graduate Internship Programme 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for unemployed agricultural graduates to gain paid, practical experience within their local district. By combining workplace exposure with AgriSETA-aligned support, the programme helps graduates strengthen their skills, improve employability, and build a solid foundation for future careers in agriculture and rural development.
For graduates who meet the requirements and are committed to developing their careers within the agricultural sector, this placement offers a meaningful step forward.
