Vacancies

Join the CEIRD team — current openings across our programmes.

Senior Manager: Programmes
Closes 06 June 2026 ›
Reference: CEIRD/HR/2026/01
Location: Fort Cox Campus, Middledrift
Closing Date: 06 June 2026

About the Role

Lead and coordinate CEIRD’s entrepreneurship incubation, skills development and farmer support programmes. Responsible for strategy, partnerships, performance and impact reporting across all programme value chains.

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Development Studies or related field
  • Minimum 8 years management experience in rural development or agribusiness
  • Proven track record managing donor / government grant programmes
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills

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Farmer Support Officer
Closes 06 June 2026 ›
Reference: CEIRD/HR/2026/02
Location: Fort Cox Campus, Middledrift
Closing Date: 06 June 2026

About the Role

Provide on-the-ground mentorship, technical advice and production input coordination to emerging farmers in the Farmer Support Programme.

Key Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Crop Production
  • 3+ years experience working with emerging farmers
  • Valid Code 10 driver’s licence
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the Eastern Cape

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Skills Development Coordinator
Closes 13 June 2026 ›
Reference: CEIRD/HR/2026/03
Location: Fort Cox Campus, Middledrift
Closing Date: 13 June 2026

About the Role

Coordinate SETA-accredited short courses across poultry, vegetable production, livestock management and agro-processing. Manage learner enrolment, facilitator scheduling and assessment quality.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Education, Training or related field
  • Knowledge of AgriSETA / SETA processes and POE management
  • 3+ years experience in skills development or learnership programmes
  • Strong administrative and facilitation skills

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Internal Auditor
Closes 20 June 2026 ›
Reference: CEIRD/HR/2026/04
Location: Fort Cox Campus, Middledrift
Closing Date: 20 June 2026

About the Role

Plan and execute internal audit assignments across operations, finance and compliance. Report findings to the Audit Committee and recommend control improvements.

Key Requirements

  • B.Com Internal Auditing / Accounting
  • Registered with IIA SA or pursuing CIA
  • 4+ years internal audit experience (public sector or NGO preferred)
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills

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Farm Lodge Manager
Closes 27 June 2026 ›
Reference: CEIRD/HR/2026/05
Location: Fort Cox Campus, Middledrift
Closing Date: 27 June 2026

About the Role

Oversee the day-to-day running of CEIRD Farm Lodge — bookings, guest experience, catering, housekeeping, maintenance and revenue performance.

Key Requirements

  • Diploma in Hospitality / Tourism Management
  • 4+ years hospitality management experience
  • Strong customer-service orientation and people-management skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with PMS systems

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Send your CV and cover letter to hr@ceird.co.za. Quote the reference number in the subject line.