COFCO International – Learnership Programme

COFCO International South Africa is inviting applications for a Learnership Programme in Standerton for unemployed persons living with disabilities. This opportunity is aimed at Standerton residents who want to gain workplace experience, complete structured training, and work towards an accredited qualification in a supportive company environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This learnership gives unemployed persons with disabilities from Standerton an opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure while completing structured learning towards an accredited qualification.

The programme will place successful applicants in different departments within the company, including areas such as Production, Logistics, Administration, Finance, Maintenance and Procurement. This means learners may be exposed to different types of workplace tasks depending on the department where they are placed.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who live in Standerton, are currently unemployed, and are looking for a structured learnership that combines workplace learning with training support.

• Applicants who are South African citizens.
• Unemployed applicants who reside in Standerton.
• Persons living with disabilities who can provide medical proof of disability.
• Applicants with Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• People who are willing to learn, develop and gain workplace experience.
• Applicants who can communicate clearly and work in a company environment.

What you’ll do / learn

The exact duties may depend on the department where the learner is placed. However, the programme is designed to provide both learning and practical exposure in a real workplace environment.

• Participate in structured theoretical and practical training.
• Gain workplace experience in one of the company’s departments.
• Build basic workplace skills linked to administration, operations, production, logistics, finance, procurement or maintenance.
• Learn how teams operate within an agri-business and manufacturing-related environment.
• Develop communication, teamwork and workplace readiness skills.
• Work towards an accredited qualification through the learnership programme.

Note: The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after the learnership.

Eligibility requirements

Essential requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must reside in Standerton.
• Must be unemployed.
• Must be a person living with a disability.
• Medical proof of disability is required.
• Must have Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be willing to learn and develop.

Advantageous requirement

• A tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Important conditions

• Applicants must not be currently enrolled in another learnership.
• Only applicants residing in Standerton will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Preference will be given to persons with disabilities from the Standerton community, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

What this learnership really involves

A learnership is different from a normal job because it combines formal learning with workplace experience. Successful applicants should be ready to attend training, complete required learning activities, follow workplace instructions, and participate actively in the department where they are placed.

Because this opportunity may place learners in different departments, your application should show that you are reliable, willing to learn, able to communicate clearly, and interested in gaining workplace experience. If you have any previous exposure to administration, finance, logistics, maintenance, production, computers, customer service or general workplace tasks, include this clearly on your CV.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID.
• Certified copies of your qualifications.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Medical proof of disability.
• Proof of residence confirming that you reside in Standerton.
• Covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the learnership.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.

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About the sponsor

COFCO International is a global agri-business involved in grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operates across multiple regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Its operations include trading, supply chain activities and agricultural assets linked to food and commodity markets. More information is available on the official COFCO International website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make sure your CV clearly states that you live in Standerton.
• Include your Grade 12 / Matric details clearly on your CV.
• Prepare your medical proof of disability before applying.
• Attach proof of residence, as only Standerton residents will be considered.
• Use your covering letter to explain why you are interested in the learnership and what type of department you may be suited to.
• Apply directly through the COFCO Careers website only.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without proof of residence in Standerton.
• Not attaching medical proof of disability.
• Submitting uncertified copies where certified documents are requested.
• Leaving out the covering letter.
• Applying while already enrolled in another learnership.
• Submitting an incomplete online application.
• Applying through unofficial links or third parties instead of the COFCO Careers website.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official COFCO Careers website. Do not pay anyone for a learnership application, interview, assessment, placement, medical check or document submission. If someone contacts you on WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform and asks for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the opportunity directly through the official COFCO Careers page.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official COFCO International Careers listing for the Learnership vacancy in Standerton. The listing confirms the company, location, learnership focus, target applicants, minimum criteria, documents required, official application method and closing date.

The official listing states that only applications submitted directly on the COFCO Careers website will be considered. The closing date was listed as 14 May 2026 at the time of verification.

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How to apply

1. Open the official COFCO Careers application link below.
2. Read the full learnership listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Standerton residence, unemployment, disability, Matric and document requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, certified ID copy, certified qualifications, medical proof of disability, proof of residence and covering letter.
5. Complete the online application on the COFCO Careers website.
6. Answer all application questions in full.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 14 May 2026

If you do not hear from the company within 21 days from the date of application, consider your application unsuccessful.