DARDLEA : Agricultural Graduate Programme x131 Positions
Job Overview
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs is offering Agricultural Graduate Programme provides a 24-month placement for unemployed agricultural graduates across Mpumalanga. This initiative develops practical skills in crop, livestock, poultry, vegetable, and horticulture production while promoting representivity in race, gender, and disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Programme Details
- Department : Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs
- Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00
- Salary for all posts: R94 326 per annum
- Location :MPUMALANGA
Available Graduate Internship Posts :
The Agricultural Graduate Programme offers 131 Internships across various municipalities in Mpumalanga, grouped for clarity:
Mkhondo Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/01 (X2)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/02
Msukaligwa Municipality
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/03 (X2)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/04 (X2)
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/05 (X7)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/06
Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/07 (X2)
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/08
Govan Mbeki Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/09
- Poultry Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/10 (X3)
- Vegetable Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/11 (X3)
Lekwa Municipality
- Poultry Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/12 (X10)
Bushbuckridge South Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/13 (X10)
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/14 (X4)
Bushbuckridge North Municipality
- Crop and Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/15
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/16 (X4)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/17 (X12)
Thaba Chweu Municipality
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/18 (X4)
Mbombela Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/19 (X9)
Umjindi Municipality
- Mixed Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/20 (X2)
- Horticulture | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/21 (X2)
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/22 (X4)
- Animal and Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/23 (X4)
Thembisile Hani Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/29 (X4)
- Poultry and Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/30 (X2)
Steve Tshwete Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/31 (X2)
- Horticulture / Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/32 (X2)
Emakhazeni Municipality
- Crop and Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/33 (X2)
- Livestock Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/34 (X2)
Dr J.S Moroka Municipality
- Vegetables and Grains Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/35 (X4)
- Layers and Vegetables | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/36 (X4)
Victor Khanye Municipality
- Crop Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/37 (X5)
- Animal Production | Ref: DARLEA/2025/12/38 (X2)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African agricultural graduates
- Hold a National Diploma in Crop Production, Animal Production, Poultry, Horticulture, or Mixed Farming
- Not have participated in any previous developmental programme
- Be willing to work in assigned municipalities
- Submit complete application documents (Z83 + CV)
Benefits of Joining
By joining the Agricultural Graduate Programme, participants will:
- Gain 24 months of practical experience in agricultural production
- Work with municipal and district agricultural operations
- Receive mentorship and professional guidance
- Develop technical, administrative, and managerial skills
- Contribute to sustainable agriculture in Mpumalanga
How to Apply
- Complete and sign Z83 form.Download Z83 Form Here
- Attach comprehensive CV
- Submit applications via email or hand delivery to the relevant district office
- Submit separate applications if applying for multiple posts
Application Details
Applicants for the Agricultural Graduate Programme must submit applications quoting the relevant reference number to the correct district office. Applications may be hand-delivered, posted, or emailed to:
- Ehlanzeni District Office: Block 4, Aqua Street, P.O Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela (1200) | Email: dardlearecruitmentehls@mpg.gov.za
- Bohlabela District Office: 101 Main Road, Private Bag X1321, Thulamahashe (1365) | Email: dardlearecruitmentehln@mpg.gov.za
- Gert Sibande District Office: 44 Church Street, Private Bag X 9071, Ermelo (2350) | Email: dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za
- Nkangala District Office: Ebhudlweni Building, Government Complex, Private Bag X 4017, KwaMhlanga (1022) | Email: dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za
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