Agriculture Bursaries & Opportunities in South Africa 2026

South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is creating new career opportunities for young people who have an interest in technology, automation, robotics, and smart systems. As industries continue to adopt advanced technologies, there is growing demand for skilled individuals who understan...

AFGRI has opened 40 AgriSETA and MerSETA apprenticeship opportunities for young South Africans who want to build a future in mechanical trades. With hands-on workshop exposure, structured training, and a path into tractor or earthmoving mechanics, this programme could be the breakthrough many asp...

AFGRI Equipment invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026. Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Apprenticeship Locations: Multiple locations across South Africa About the AFGRI Apprenticeship Programme AFGRI Equipment is offering 4...

South Africa’s agricultural and earthmoving machinery sectors continue to face a shortage of qualified artisans. If you are interested in becoming a tractor mechanic or earthmoving mechanic, the AFGRI Equipment Artisan Training Opportunities offers one of the most practical and structured entry r...

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 apprentices for its 2026 Tractor Mechanic and Earthmoving Mechanic apprenticeship intake across South Africa. The programme offers structured in-service training over three years, with successful candidates working toward a recognised trade pathway supported throu...

Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites South African unemployed students to apply for the ARC Bursary Programme 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date: 17 June 2026 Bursary Location: South Africa Agricultural Research Council Bursary South Africa 2027 The Agricultural Research Council is inv...

Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Bursary South Africa 2027 The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for Doctoral and Master of Science studies, within the following Agricultural fiel...

Agriculture now reaches far beyond farms and fields. It includes food science, engineering, animal health, plant production, soil science and sustainability.

Department of Agriculture (DoA) Bursary South Africa 2027 The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Agricultural-related fields: Agricultural (Bioresource) E...

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary South Africa 2027 The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards critical skills programmes, specifically for Undergrad...

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) invites South African students to apply for the ISFAP Bursary 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026 The ISFAP bursary is aimed at helping students from the “missing middle” access higher education funding for approved undergrad...

ISFAP Bursary South Africa 2027 The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) was formed with the goal of providing financial assistance to poor and middle income university students, in order that they may afford their tertiary fees. ISFAP is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that raises...

ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2027 The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) was formed with the goal of providing financial assistance to poor and middle income university students, in order that they may afford their tertiary fees. ISFAP is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO...

Thousands of South African students fall into a frustrating gap: their families earn too much for NSFAS but far too little to pay university fees. The ISFAP Bursary 2027 was created for exactly this group.

The National Department of Agriculture invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Bursary Location: South Africa National Department of Agriculture Bursary Programme 2027 The National Department of Agriculture has op...

For unemployed youth who want a practical way into agriculture, this opportunity could be a meaningful starting point. Nkangala TVET College, in partnership with AgriSETA, is inviting applications for the Plant Production NQF Level 4 Learnership Programme 2026, giving young people the chance to g...

Nkangala TVET College invites unemployed youth to apply for the Plant Production NQF Level 4 Learnership Programme 2026. Learnership Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 Learnership Location: Mamehlake, South Africa Nkangala TVET College, in partnership with AgriSETA, is inviting applications f...

Old Mutual Accounting Bursary South Africa 2027 Old Mutual is inviting students to apply for their Accounting Bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. The bursary will be awarded for Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting Stream) studies, at any of these selected institutions: Nelson Mand...

Sappi invites South African students to apply for the Engineering Bursary Programme 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Bursary Location: South Africa Sappi Engineering Bursary 2027 Sappi is inviting applications for its Engineering Bursary Programme 2027.

If you are a Grade 11 or Grade 12 learner dreaming of becoming an engineer but worried about university fees, the Sappi Engineering Bursary Programme could change your future. This fully supported bursary opportunity is designed to help talented South African learners access high-demand careers i...

Sappi Bursary South Africa 2027 Sappi Limited (previously known as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited), was formed in 1936 as a local paper producer. Today, Sappi is a globally diversified pulp, paper and woodfibre company, which produces and sells paper products; dissolving wood pul...

Many South African learners dream of becoming engineers or forestry specialists, but the cost of university studies often stands in the way. Tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, transport, and daily living expenses can place a heavy financial burden on families.

A structured graduate programme can turn academic knowledge into real workplace confidence. Senwes is inviting ambitious graduates and final-year students to join its 2027 Graduate Programme, offering practical exposure, mentorship and development across business units in the agricultural and cor...

Young people with a strong interest in mechanics, machinery and agriculture have a practical opportunity to build a technical career through the Senwes Equipment Apprenticeship Programme 2026. This 3-year contract opportunity combines workplace learning with structured technical training for futu...

Senwes Equipment invites motivated candidates to apply for the Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026. Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Apprenticeship Location: Free State, South Africa Senwes Equipment is offering an exciting 3-year Apprenticeship Programme for candid...

Senwes invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Programme 2027. Internship Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026Internship Location: Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa Senwes is one of South Africa’s leading agricultural companies, offering innovative solutions acro...

Higher education remains one of the most powerful tools for changing lives, creating opportunities, and developing the future workforce of South Africa. However, for many talented students, the cost of studying at university remains a significant challenge.

Standard Bank Group invites South African students to apply for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Bursary Location: South Africa Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2027 Applications are open for the Standard Bank Group Bursary P...

Standard Bank Bursary South Africa 2027 Standard Bank is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields: Actuarial Science Analytics Science Agriculture Behavioural Econo...

UFS Matriculant of the Year Bursary Competition South Africa 2027 The University of the Free State (UFS), in collaboration with Novus Media, is inviting students to apply for the Matriculant of the Year competition, for the 2027 academic year. Students who are currently in their Matric year, who...

Future-focused skills are becoming more important as South African industries move toward automation, robotics and smart technology. Vhembe TVET College is offering 100 opportunities through its 4IR Training Programmes 2026, giving qualifying learners a chance to gain practical exposure in Mechat...