GreenCape invites unemployed graduates to apply for Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Traineeships / Traineeship Programme for 2025.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Traineeship
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
GreenCape is looking to hire a Graduate Trainee to join our Sustainable Agriculture team to support innovative solutions in the sustainable agriculture sector in South Africa. Join a team dedicated to creating a resource-efficient, resilient, and inclusive agricultural sector.
Graduate Trainee Programme
GreenCape is looking to recruit a smart, motivated individual who is aspiring to a future in the sustainable agriculture sector. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical work experience and work with experts in the field. The hiring team will select the successful graduate to join and gain experience and skills working on various projects. The candidate must have a passion for the South African agricultural sector.
The Sustainable Agriculture Programme:
The sustainable agriculture programme’s goal is to increase job creation and investment into the green technology and services that support the agricultural sector. We achieve this through a number of different activities: we perform demand creation activities (such as supporting farmers to adopt sustainable technologies and practices) and we provide support to the sustainable agriculture sector (such as collecting and disseminating market intelligence and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship).
Core Responsibilities:
- Participating in weekly team meetings
- Supporting the team with meeting project deliverables
- Conducting market research and data collection as required
- Report writing
- Assisting with reports (data, analysis etc.,)
- Working on the Zoho CRM system
- Stakeholder engagement
- Supporting event coordination where required
- Managing databases
- Assisting with updating weekly insights
- Reviewing documents or assisting with preparing documents for funders
- Assisting with programme administration
Qualification/Education:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred), such as;-
- Engineering (including chemical),
- Science,
- Resource/Agricultural Economics,
- Finance
- Environmental Studies,
- Or other relevant degree.
- Candidates that are nearing completion of their relevant postgraduate degree are also welcome to apply
Knowledge and Experience:
- No prior professional experience is required, as this is a graduate trainee position designed for individuals at the postgraduate level.
- Relevant experience, such as academic research, report writing, stakeholder engagement, or involvement in project support, is highly advantageous.
- Exposure to event coordination, managing databases, or assisting with market research/data collection is a plus.
- Experience with report writing, document preparation for funders, and program administration is highly valued but not essential.
Application Details:
Applications Must Include
- A two minute introductory video clip;
- A well-written letter of motivation;
- A detailed CV;
- Copies of academic transcripts;
- Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit)
- All applicants must complete the following online application form here
How to Apply for GreenCape: Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Traineeships 2025
Click here to apply online for Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Traineeship Programme
Submit queries via email to Human Resources at jobs@green-cape.co.za.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2025. Should you not hear back from the company by end 28 February 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Note that GreenCape reserves the right to not appoint to positions or to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. We will give preference to designated groups and people with disabilities. We will make all appointments in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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