Vacancies

The following position is available for a dynamic, versatile, and creative professional to strengthen our team:

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION & ADVOCACY INTERN

This internship is ideal for a science graduate who wants to use their technical knowledge to tell the real story of grain farmers and support evidence-based advocacy on issues such as climate resilience, plant protection, soil health, biotechnology, markets and food security. Science communicators help translate complex research and field realities into clear, engaging messages for farmers, media, policymakers and the public, and support better, evidence-based decisions in society. You will work closely with Grain SA’s communication, research, farmer-development and policy teams to bridge what happens in the lands and silos with what is discussed in the media, community meetings and Parliament. This is a 12 month fixed-term internship with strong mentoring and exposure to the grain value chain.

Please send a detailed CV indicating qualifications as well as experience and two recent written references as well as certified copies of ID and qualifications not later than 30 April 2026 for attention: Lizzy Mosehla – HR & Corporate Services Administrator : lizzy@grainsa.co.za Kindly clearly indicate in your subject heading which position you are applying for.