Vacancy title:
Graduate Development and Learnership Programme

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Internships, Trainee]

Jobs at:
Enza Zaden Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 31 2026

Duty Station:
Arusha, Tanzania | Arusha

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position: Graduate Development & Learnership Programme

Company: Enza Zaden

Enza Zaden is a horticultural company that produces high quality hybrid seeds. The seeds produced are all exported to the mother company based in the Netherlands. After thorough quality checks the seeds are re-exported all over the world under the Enza Zaden logo.

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is pleased to invite applications for:

Graduate Development & Learnership Programme

Reports to: Assigned Mentor / Departmental Supervisor

Position Type: Learnership Programme (Non-Employee Engagement)

Programme Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Programme Duration: 12 Months (Fixed Term)

Objective of the Programme:

To provide recent graduates with structured, practical learning exposure in a professional agricultural environment, enabling the development of technical, operational, and professional skills aligned with global seed production standards.

Important Note (Programme Nature):

This is a Graduate Learnership Programme established for training and development purposes. Participation does not constitute an employment relationship under the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Participants will be engaged under a Learnership Agreement and will receive a monthly stipend (training allowance) to support their participation. This is not a salary and does not attract employee benefits or statutory contributions.

Responsibilities (Learning Scope):

Participants will:

• Participate in structured induction and orientation programmes
• Undertake guided, on-the-job learning under supervision
• Rotate across relevant departments to gain exposure (where applicable)
• Assist in assigned tasks strictly for learning and development purposes
• Observe and support operational activities within seed production and related functions
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and professional conduct
• Participate in periodic learning assessments and feedback sessions

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Horticulture
• General Agriculture
• Crop Science or related fields
• Agronomy

0–3 years of post-graduation experience

Strong academic performance

Demonstrated interest in agriculture and innovation

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Kiswahili

Willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a team environment

Priority will be given to graduates from Sokoine University of Agriculture

Important Considerations:

• Must be a Tanzanian national
• Must not be currently engaged in full-time employment

Our Offer:

We offer a structured and immersive learning environment within a globally recognized agricultural company. Participants will benefit from hands-on exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a strong professional foundation in the seed production industry.

While this programme does not guarantee employment, high-performing participants may be considered for future opportunities, subject to availability and business needs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Academic transcripts
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the programme, your motivation to learn and develop, and the unique strengths and qualities you would bring to the learning experience.

Please include “Graduate Programme Application “ in the subject line.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Early applications are encouraged.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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