Apply for Fruit SA Invites Applications for a 12-Month Internships 2026

Internship Overview

• Position: Intern (2026/27)
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
• Duration: 12 months
• Start Date: 1 April 2026
• Reporting To: Industry Affairs Manager
• Remuneration: Market-related stipend
• Closing Date: 06 February 2026

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in:

• Agricultural Economics, or
• A related field aligned to the fruit industry value chain

Key Responsibilities

The successful intern will:

• Provide administrative and management support to the Industry Affairs Manager, Market Access Liaison Manager, and the CEO
• Stand in for the Executive Office Administrator when required
• Conduct research and analysis on local and international fruit industry trends
• Compile, update, and manage the Fruit SA Industry Statistics Booklet and database
• Assist with Citrus Industry Trust administration, including meetings, minutes, stakeholder communication, and record-keeping
• Represent Fruit SA at industry events and conferences and compile post-event reports
• Support effective stakeholder engagement across industry bodies and partners
• Contribute content to internal documents and reports

Requirements and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Sound understanding of the South African agricultural and fruit industry value chain
• Knowledge of local and international agricultural markets
• Interest in regulatory, technical, and phytosanitary aspects of the fruit trade
• Strong technical, digital, and data fluency
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and public-speaking skills
• Good report writing and numerical skills
• Strong organisation, planning, and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills

How to Apply

Click here to apply for Fruit SA 12-Month Internship 2026

Interested candidates should submit their application by email to:
📧 admin@fruitsa.co.za

⚠️ NB: Late applications will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

🗓️ 06 February 2026