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Edi Agricultural Internship Programme

Western Cape Department of the PremierRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/edi-agricultural-internship-programme

Official source

Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

This page describes the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s EDI Agricultural Internship Programme, which provides skills development opportunities for unemployed matriculants, undergraduates and graduates. It explains the difference between student and graduate internships, the 12-month duration, placement and supervision arrangements, required reporting, and performance reviews. It also sets out eligibility criteria and application requirements (including submission of specific documents), and states that internship applications are now closed.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/edi-agricultural-internship-programme

Key Takeaways

  • Programme: EDI Agricultural Internship Programme (Western Cape Department of Agriculture)
  • Duration: 12 months for both student and graduate interns
  • Eligibility: unemployed youth aged 18–35 without previous work experience
  • Eligibility: students needing workplace/occupation-related experience for Agriculture qualifications
  • Eligibility: unemployed young graduates with an Agricultural qualification
  • Encouragement: people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Placement: within Western Cape Department of Agriculture offices; may include external host employers
  • Requirements: interns sign an Internship Contract and submit quarterly progress reports
  • Performance: interns enter into a Performance Agreement; 6-month performance reviews
  • Application documents: application form, letter of application, certified ID, certified Matric, certified qualification/academic record, comprehensive CV, and student learning objectives
  • Submission: electronic/online when advertised; postal submission only on request; failure to submit required documents disqualifies the application
  • Status: internship applications are now closed
  • Western Cape Department of Agriculture
  • Western Cape Government
  • SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
  • Higher Education Institution(s)
  • College/University
  • External Host Employers

Dates

Closing Date

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