Location: Tzaneen (Limpopo), Johannesburg (Gauteng), Howick (KwaZulu-Natal)
Contract Type: Two-year fixed term (starting 01 April 2026)
Closing Date: 05 February 2026

About Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and value-added products to global markets. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the #avo experts and the supplier of choice to retail and wholesale customers across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa.

Our vertically integrated supply chain allows us to grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados and fresh produce 365 days a year. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do.

The Graduate Programme

We are excited to invite applications for our 2026 Accelerated Graduate Programme (AGP). This initiative is designed for ambitious, talented, and motivated graduates who are eager to gain real-world industry exposure and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

Through structured rotations, on-the-job training, and mentoring, participants will:

• Apply academic knowledge to practical business operations.
• Support daily technical, operational, and administrative activities.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Participate in training and development interventions.
• Prepare progress reports and project updates.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to develop critical professional skills while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Disciplines Available

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in the following fields:

• Engineering: Agricultural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
• Agriculture & Science: Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Food Science
• Business & Support Functions: Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, Communications, Health & Safety, Social Work

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizenship.
• Completed qualification in one of the listed disciplines.
• Not older than 35 years of age.

Desired Competencies

We are looking for graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong willingness to learn and openness to feedback.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and resilience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Comprehensive CV
• Application letter
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified qualifications/academic transcript

Email applications to: learnerships@westfaliafruit.co.za
Subject line: Indicate the discipline you are applying for.

For enquiries, contact Jackson Maphalla at 015 309 0106.

Important Notes

• Closing date: 05 February 2026
• If you do not receive correspondence by 28 February 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Successful candidates will be offered a two-year fixed-term contract effective from 01 April 2026.
• Westfalia Fruit is an employment equity employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Join Westfalia Fruit and grow your career with the global leader in avocados!