SANSOR: Seed Certification Internship (Agriculture Graduates)

Apply before Jul 15, 2026 
SANSOR: Seed Certification Internship Programme

Employer: South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR)

Salary: To be discussed as part of the offer

Centre: Mainly office based, with local travel. Lynnwood, Pretoria

Responsibilties

• Secretarial functions for meetings, including compiling of agendas and taking minutes, follow through on secretariat action points
• All aspects concerning execution of the South African Seed Certification Scheme – administrative and field monitoring
• Technical/administrative functions on specific seed- and industry related subjects
• Advising members on legislative aspects impacting on the seed trade
• All other related functions concerning the South African National Seed Organization

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a minimum four-year qualification in Agricultural Sciences with a good knowledge of Seed Science, Botany, Crop production, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and seed legislation.
• Ideally have some relevant working experience in agriculture/seed trade matters, excluding study years
• Fluent in English and a fluency in Afrikaans would an added advantage
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident in public speaking
• Provide a minimum of four references
• Be highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Database usage
• Be willing to travel extensively
• Have a valid driver’s license (Code B)
• Have no criminal record
• Be a natural born South African
• Must be Pretoria based.

Skills and Competencies

Candidates who are innovative and passionate about South African agriculture would have an added advantage.

Ability to plan, organise and execute work, sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure in a fast -paced environment.

Be able to work independently and interact professionally when addressing clients.

Meticulous work habits, attention to detail, excellent reading comprehension and analytical skills.

Ability to develop and maintain an effective record keeping and database systems.

Ability to perform generic administrative tasks, such as minutes etc.

Personality: Driven, self-motivated, team player, ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks, good problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Required Documents:

• Full CV (please include current notice period) with cover letter,
• Certified copies of Identity document, driver’s license and qualification certificates.

Please send your application to:

South African National Seed Organization

E-mail: cert.technician@sansor.co.za

Subject: Certification intern application 2026