Jnr Market Coordinator Intern; Fresh Produce Export Industry

The Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) Graduate Placement Programme is a proudly South African initiative aimed at driving transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. It offers high-potential South African graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics, commercial
, and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at leading fruit export companies. This one-year internship is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, industry exposure, and professional development in a real-world business environment, with the potential to grow into long-term career opportunities. The programme plays a vital role in integrating talented young individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry.

This is your opportunity to enter the dynamic, fast-growing, and competitive world of logistics and export. The following FPEF member; a highly successful and fully integrated family-run fruit production operation with a long and rich history in South Africa’s agricultural sector, is seeking a Jnr Market Coordinator Intern to join their dynamic team in Tzaneen. The business is part of a larger group and is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation across the value chain.

• Support product managers across various commodities with procurement and market coordination.
• Assist with export sales administration and documentation control.
• Provide technical support and help manage stock requests, CODs, and claims.
• Participate in weekly price forecasting and market delivery planning.
• Gain exposure to industry platforms such as Palbroker, and other commercial tools.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with digital platforms and business systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good coordination and communication skills.

• Degree in Commerce, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• A BCom qualification will be advantageous.

• Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data and administrative processes.
• Curious, resilient, and eager to learn.
• South African citizen.
• Preference may be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Applicants must be under the age of 30.

The respective organisation undertakes to provide mentorship and market-related remuneration as applicable to interns.