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Land Bank Learner: Agricultural Economics & Advisory Programme 2026 (Cape Town)
The Land Bank has opened applications for a Learner: Agricultural Economics & Advisory position based in Cape Town, part of its broader 24-month Graduate Learner Programme aimed at unemployed South African graduates. This is a structured, mentored entry point into agricultural finance for graduates with the right qualifications, offering practical exposure to one of South Africa’s most important development finance institutions.
Here is a full breakdown of the role, requirements, and how to apply before the closing date.
About the Land Bank Graduate Learner Programme
Land Bank is taking on unemployed South African graduates for fixed-term, 24-month learner contracts across banking, finance, agriculture, and technology. While most of the current intake’s Banking learnerships are based in Woodmead (Gauteng), Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), and Lichtenburg (North West), the Agricultural Economics & Advisory learnership is offered separately, based in Cape Town, Western Cape.
About the Learner: Agricultural Economics & Advisory Role
- Reference Number: LAN260811-1
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Duration: 24 months
- Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum three-year tertiary qualification in one of the following fields:
- Agricultural Economics
- BSc Agriculture
- Agri-Business
- Commerce
- Business Management
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this learnership, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be an unemployed graduate holding a minimum three-year tertiary qualification in one of the fields listed above
- Have no prior learnership, internship, or work experience directly relevant to their qualification
- Be willing to travel or work extended hours if required
What You Will Gain
- Two years of structured, on-the-job learning
- Mentorship from experienced Land Bank staff
- Practical exposure to agricultural finance, banking products, pricing, client-relationship management, and data analytics
- Development of analytical, communication, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills
- Professional references and a strengthened CV for future job applications
It is worth noting that this is a fixed-term learner contract, and completing the programme does not guarantee permanent employment with Land Bank afterward.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Land Bank recruitment portal at landbank.erecruit.co
- Search for the vacancy using reference number LAN260811-1
- Read the full vacancy description carefully, and note the required documents: ID, academic certificates, transcripts, CV, and a cover letter
- Upload your documents in PDF format, with files clearly named, for example “JohnDoe_CV.pdf”
- Complete the online application questionnaire truthfully, without claiming experience you do not have
- Review all entries carefully, then submit your application before the closing date
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
- Match your qualification carefully against the fields listed for this specific reference number before applying
- Tailor your CV to highlight relevant modules, projects, dissertations, and any agricultural or financial analysis experience
- Use concrete examples rather than vague statements, for instance describing a specific financial model or agri-business project you completed during your studies
- Proofread thoroughly, checking your reference number and ensuring all uploaded documents are clear and readable
- Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline, since technical issues on application portals tend to spike close to closing dates
Other Land Bank Learnerships Currently Open
If your qualification does not match the Agricultural Economics & Advisory role, Land Bank has also opened several Banking learnerships with a later closing date of 20 August 2026, based in Woodmead, Nelspruit, and Lichtenburg, covering fields such as Banking, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. These roles are worth checking on the same recruitment portal if your background fits better there.
Final Thoughts
For graduates with a background in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agri-Business, Commerce, or Business Management, this Land Bank learnership in Cape Town offers genuine structured experience within one of South Africa’s key agricultural finance institutions, complete with mentorship and practical skills development. With the closing date set for 18 August 2026, make sure your documents are ready and your application is submitted without delay.
