2026 Graduate Programme Opportunities

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avo experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit, situated in Tzaneen, Johannesburg and Howick, has graduate opportunities for suitably qualified candidates: 2026 Opportunities in the Graduates Programme.

Purpose of the role:

Westfalia Fruit is looking for young, talented, innovative, motivated, and ambitious graduates to join our 2026 Accelerated Graduates Programme (AGP). This Programme offers real-world industry exposure, structured on-the-job training, and extensive learning opportunities within a dynamic business environment. Participants will gain hands-on practical experience, develop critical professional skills, and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth. The positions will be based in various locations:

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in a structured graduate development programme with rotational exposure
• Apply academic knowledge to practical, real-world business operations
• Support daily operational, technical, or administrative activities within the assigned discipline
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement of initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Participate in training, mentoring, and development interventions
• Prepare progress reports and project updates as required

 Qualification requirements:

Interested individuals must have a BSc, BEng, BEng-Tech, BCom, BTech or Degree in the following disciplines or related fields:

• Agricultural Engineering-Tzaneen
• Electrical Engineering-Tzaneen
• Industrial Engineering-Tzaneen & JHB
• Mechanical Engineering-Tzaneen
• Horticultural-Tzaneen
• Agricultural Science-Tzaneen
• Plant Pathology -Tzaneen
• Plant Breeding-Tzaneen
• Health and Safety-Tzaneen, JHB & Howick
• Biotechnology/Food Science -Tzaneen & Howick
• Supply Chain/Logistics -Tzaneen
• Finance-Tzaneen
• Communications -Tzaneen
• Social Worker-Tzaneen

Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Applicants must have completed suitable qualifications within above-mentioned disciplines.
• Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age.

Behavioural Competencies:                             

• Strong willingness to learn and openness to feedback
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude
• ·Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and a strong work ethic

Interested individuals should forward their comprehensive CV, application letter, certified ID copy, and qualifications/academic transcript to this email:[email protected]

Please mention the discipline you are applying for on the subject line.

Closing date: 05 February 2026

For enquiries please contact: Jackson Maphalla on 0153090106.

Successful candidates will be offered two years fixed term contract effective from 01 April 2026.

Westfalia Fruit is an employment equity employer and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 28 February 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.