Graduate Development Programme - VKB Group, Various Locations

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.

Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

Graduate Development Programme 2027

Are you a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution in the agricultural industry? Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give talented young professionals the foundation they need to build a successful career through structured learning, mentorship, and hands-on workplace experience.

 
Opportunities Available

• GWK: 2 Graduate Positions
• VKB: 2 Graduate Positions

 
Who Should Apply?

We're looking for motivated graduates who:

• Have completed a Diploma or Degree.
• Have a strong academic record.
• Are passionate about the agricultural industry.
• Are eager to learn, develop, and take on new challenges.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are South African citizens.

 
Qualifications in the Following Fields

• Commerce
• Agricultural Science
• Management
• Business Administration
• Financial Management (N6 National Diploma)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Supply Chain & Logistics

 
What You'll Gain

• Structured workplace learning and development
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals
• Exposure to a dynamic agricultural business environment
• Practical, hands-on experience
• Opportunities to develop essential professional skills

 
Required Documents

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Academic record
• Qualification certificate or statement of results

If you're ready to grow your potential and begin an exciting career in one of South Africa's leading agricultural groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards your future with the VKB Group.

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.

VKB is hiring for this graduate program position in Free State.

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Graduate Program positions like this one are ideal for building real-world experience. Even if you don't meet every requirement, applying shows initiative — and many employers value attitude over experience for entry-level roles.

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