The application deadline was 10 August 2026.
Description
The Western Cape Government Department of Agriculture has several CASP Graduate 2026-2027 internship streams open to unemployed graduates with agriculture-related qualifications. This article brings together three related adverts that share the same closing date and monthly stipend but differ in qualification focus and placement areas.
All three internships close on 10 August 2026 and pay a monthly stipend of R8,174.76. Applicants must submit online applications through the Western Cape Government recruitment system. The adverts also state that applicants must be entering a government internship or developmental programme for the first time.
Available Positions
1. CASP Graduate 2026-2027 (B) – WCG260722-7
This stream has placements across Paarl, Drakenstein, Wellington, Tulbagh, Caledon, Paardenberg, Tokai, Porterville, Knysna, George, Brandwacht, Mossel Bay, Waboskraal, Langa, Claremont, Kenilworth and Schaapkraal.
Qualification requirements vary by placement. Several locations require an appropriate three-year B-degree or higher in Agriculture, while other listed placements accept an appropriate three-year National Diploma or higher in Agriculture.
2. CASP Graduate 2026-2027 (Animal Production) – WCG260722-6
This stream lists placements in Vredendal, Worcester, Beaufort West, Malmesbury, Fisaantekraal and Chatsworth. The main requirement is an appropriate three-year National Diploma or higher qualification in Agriculture with Animal Production. For Malmesbury, the advert specifies Plant and Animal Production.
3. CASP Graduate 2026-2027 (Crop Production) – WCG260722-2
The Crop Production stream lists placements in Atlantis, Nyanga, Worcester, Robertson, Malmesbury, Kenilworth, Citrusdal, Fish Hoek, Mannenberg, Delft, Kraaifontein, Tulbagh, Blue Downs and Stellenbosch. Applicants need an appropriate three-year National Diploma or higher qualification in Agriculture with Crop Production.
About the Company
The internships are run by the Western Cape Government Department of Agriculture. The programme places unemployed graduates with relevant qualifications in farms or enterprises within the agricultural value chain so they can gain practical workplace experience and build stronger employment prospects.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be South African citizens and reside in the Western Cape.
- Applicants must be unemployed graduates seeking practical work experience.
- The qualification must match the agriculture field stated for the chosen stream and placement.
- Applicants must be entering a government internship or developmental programme for the first time.
- The adverts refer to youth aged 18 to 35 as well as unemployed graduates aged 36 to 45.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The programme centres on on-the-job training in agriculture. Participants are placed into practical environments where they can build work experience, learn how agricultural operations function and develop references that can support future job applications.
Qualifications
Do not apply to all three streams without checking the study requirement. Stream B covers broader Agriculture qualifications and changes by location. The Animal Production stream requires Agriculture with Animal Production, with a Plant and Animal Production requirement for Malmesbury. The Crop Production stream requires Agriculture with Crop Production.
Experience
These adverts are aimed at unemployed graduates who want practical experience. No separate professional experience requirement is stated, but applicants must be entering a government internship or developmental programme for the first time.
Skills
The adverts list written and verbal communication in at least two official languages of the Western Cape, Microsoft Office literacy, the ability to operate office equipment, and planning and organising skills.
Job Benefits
Successful applicants receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.76. The programme also gives graduates practical experience, contactable references and a better understanding of possible career routes in agriculture.
Useful Information
- Closing date: 10 August 2026
- Monthly stipend: R8,174.76
- Department: Western Cape Government Department of Agriculture
- Job type: Internship
- The adverts say there is no specific start date.
- Applications may be kept on the recruitment database for 12 months. This is a database period and should not be treated as a confirmed 12-month internship contract.
- Required documents include a CV, identity document and qualification or academic results.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online. Create a candidate profile, verify your email address, attach the required documents and then apply to the exact reference number that matches your qualification. Emailed, faxed and late CVs are not accepted as applications.
- Apply for Stream B – WCG260722-7
- Apply for Animal Production – WCG260722-6
- Apply for Crop Production – WCG260722-2
Final Summary
These three Western Cape CASP graduate internship streams share the same R8,174.76 monthly stipend and 10 August 2026 closing date, but their qualification and placement requirements are different. Choose the stream that matches your studies and submit the correct reference before the deadline.
