Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Itukise Programme Empowers Graduates with Practical Experience and Skills

…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.

This initiative aims to provide practical work experience to graduates by pairing them with host companies in their respective fields.

In-service trainees with S4/N6 qualifications receive a monthly payment of R3,000 for the 18-month duration of their placement.

There are plenty of career opportunities available as the world is counting on the agricultural sector to produce more nutritious food for its growing population.”

Advice and Career Pathways

Nemutudi encourages future participants in the program to approach it with a learning mindset and openness to change.

She believes that the skills gained through the program will enable her to explore various agricultural fields, such as becoming an agricultural advisor, farm-assistant manager, researcher, administrator, or agricultural salesperson.