The Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality is inviting applications for the Placement of Agricultural Graduates 2026. This programme is aimed at unemployed TVET agricultural graduates who live within the Thabo Mofutsanyana District and want practical workplace exposure in agriculture and rural development.
Location: Thabo Mofutsanyana District, Free State
Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 16h15
About Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality is based in Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State Province. The municipality focuses on rural development, agricultural support, and service delivery across its district.
The municipality is an equal opportunity employer and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act in all recruitment processes.
About the Graduate Placement Programme
The Placement of Agricultural Graduates programme provides practical workplace exposure to unemployed agricultural graduates. The programme is aligned with Agri SETA requirements and focuses on developing work ready agricultural professionals.
Graduates will be placed within different locations across the district based on operational needs.
Programme Details
Post: Graduate Placement
Programme duration: 12 months
Stipend: Paid according to Agri SETA rates
Number of placements: 10 TVET graduates
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- South African citizen residing within Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- First time participant in the Agri SETA agricultural placement
- Unemployed graduate with recognised agricultural qualifications
- Graduate of an agricultural college
- Holder of a National Diploma in Agriculture or Farming
- Willing to work in any area within the district
- Able to provide an SAPS affidavit confirming no other funding
Youth, women, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Covering letter
- Comprehensive CV
- SAPS affidavit
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of qualification
Certified documents must not be older than six months.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Post applications to:
The Municipal Manager
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Private Bag X810
Witsieshoek
9870
Hand deliver applications to:
Room G13
Agriculture and Rural Development Unit Office
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Enquiries
For enquiries related to this programme, contact:
Mr L W Moshwaliba
Manager Agriculture and Rural Development
Telephone: 058 718 1000
Email: lebohang@tmdm.gov.za
Important Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to reference checks and qualification verification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
Applications close on 29 January 2026 at 16h15.
Explore Vacancies
The Placement of Agricultural Graduates 2026 is a valuable opportunity for TVET agricultural graduates who want hands on experience and exposure to public sector agricultural development within the Free State.
