Food Value Chain Intern

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Description

The City of Johannesburg, through its Social Development Department – Food Resilience Unit, is offering a Food Value Chain Internship as part of its 2025 Student Internship Programme. This 18-month opportunity provides practical work experience and professional development for graduates in Agriculture or Development Studies.

Responsibilities

• Support farmers in transforming produce from primary agricultural practice into value-added products
• Assist in food processing, quality, and food safety initiatives
• Participate in developing training programmes, including HACCP and SABS certification compliance
• Implement activities that strengthen smallholder production and market linkages

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture Studies / Development Studies (or equivalent)
• Understanding of food safety standards (HACCP/SABS)
• Knowledge of agricultural value chains

Application instructions:

• Reference No / Circular: 024/2025