Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internship 2026 – Your First Step Into Agribusiness
If you’ve recently finished university and want to start a career in farming, engineering, science or business, Westfalia Fruit is offering a place for you. The company is inviting South‑African graduates to join its 2026 Accelerated Graduate Programme (AGP). This internship is a mix of learning and hands‑on work that lets you see how a big fruit company runs every day. The final application deadline is 5 February 2026 and you can choose to work in Tzaneen, Johannesburg or Howick.
About Westfalia Fruit
Westfalia Fruit started in South Africa and has grown into a worldwide business that takes fresh fruit from farms to supermarkets around the world. The company is especially known for avocados, but it works with many other types of fruit too. They focus on careful, eco‑friendly farming, smart technology, and good ways to grow and sell fruit. If you care about food and the planet, this could be a great fit.
What the Internship Looks Like
The AGP is built to give new grads a clear path to learning and growing in the field. You’ll rotate through different parts of the business—whether that’s the farm, the warehouse, the office, or the lab—so you get a broad view of how everything works together. In each area you’ll get a mix of classroom style learning, real projects, and a mentor who will answer your questions and share their experience. The goal is to give you a real taste of the job, and a chance to decide which area you want to specialise in.
Interns will:
- Take part in a rotation plan that lets you visit several departments
- Use the knowledge you gained in university in practical situations
- Help with day‑to‑day tasks in production, sales or support roles
- Collect and analyse data, then share your findings with the team
- Help identify ways the company can do things better or faster
- Work together with people from many different roles
- Attend training sessions and get guidance from experienced staff
- Write short reports or updates to keep everyone in the loop
Who Can Join?
Educational Background
We’re looking for students who have finished a university degree in one of these fields (or something similar):
- Supply Chain or Logistics
- Finance
- Communications
- Social Work
- Agricultural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Breeding
- Health and Safety
- Biotechnology or Food Science
Other Requirements
- You must be a South‑African citizen.
- You must be 35 years old or younger.
- You need a valid degree in one of the listed subjects.
Where You’ll Work Depending on Your Subject
- Supply Chain, Finance, Communications, Social Work, Mechanical Engineering, Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding – Tzaneen.
- Industrial Engineering – Tzaneen or Johannesburg.
- Health and Safety – Tzaneen, Johannesburg or Howick.
- Biotechnology or Food Science – Tzaneen or Howick.
How to Apply
Apply to the Westfalia Fruit Graduate Internships 2026
Send the following to the email address above:
- Your CV, showing your education and any work you’ve done.
- A short cover letter telling us why you want to work here.
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copies of your degree certificates and your full transcript.
Make sure everything is clear and in order before you hit send. If you do not hear back by 28 February 2026, you can assume your application was not successful.
Why This Internship Is Worth Your Time
- Get a front‑line view of a large global fruit company.
- Learn in a structured way, with clear goals and regular feedback.
- Try out technical, scientific and office jobs side‑by‑side.
- Build a solid base for a future career in the food or agri‑industry.
- Help make food production greener and more efficient for everyone.
Ready to take the next step? The deadline is 5 February 2026. Don’t wait—apply now and start your journey with Westfalia Fruit.