Gledhow Sugar Company, located near Stanger on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is inviting ambitious graduates to join its Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026. This programme provides unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience, mentorship, and skill development, offering a strong foundation for future career growth.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Internship Opportunities Available
The 12-month internship programme offers placements across key business and technical areas, including:
- 1 x Financial Accounting Graduate
- 1 x Environmental Management Graduate
- 1 x Cost and Management Accounting Graduate
- 3 x Agriculture Graduates
- 1 x Human Resources (HR) Graduate Trainee
- 1 x IT Graduate Trainee
These opportunities provide graduates with hands-on exposure in critical functions, supporting both personal development and the sustainability of the sugar industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold the relevant qualifications for their chosen field:
- Financial Accounting: Matric plus BCom or Diploma
- Environmental Management: BSc or Diploma
- Agriculture: BSc or Diploma
- Human Resources / Industrial Psychology: Degree or Diploma
- Information Technology (IT): Degree or Diploma
Job Requirements
In addition to academic qualifications, successful candidates must demonstrate:
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical examination
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Driver’s licence (advantageous)
These requirements ensure that interns are prepared for a dynamic professional environment at Gledhow Sugar Company.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV along with certified copies of qualifications, clearly stating the position applied for. Applications can be submitted via:
- Email:
careers@gledhow.co.za - Hand Delivery: HR Department, Gledhow Sugar Company (Pty) Ltd, 01 Gledhow Mill Road, KwaDukuza, 4450
Note: If you do not receive a response within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Why Apply?
Joining Gledhow Sugar Company’s internship programme offers graduates the chance to:
- Gain practical experience in a leading South African agribusiness
- Develop specialised skills across multiple disciplines
- Network with industry professionals
- Contribute to youth empowerment and community development
This programme is an ideal stepping stone for graduates seeking a strong career foundation in business, agriculture, HR, or IT.
Conclusion
The Gledhow Sugar Company Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026 is a unique opportunity for graduates to gain real-world experience, develop professional skills, and launch a successful career in South Africa’s agribusiness sector. Committed and motivated individuals will leave the programme better equipped to contribute meaningfully to the industry while building a robust professional network.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025