TWK Agri is looking for dynamic, self-motivated 2024/2025 graduates to join their IT Department. This is an ideal position if you are looking to gain hands-on experience in IT support, systems administration, and business-enabled technology within an established, reputable organization.
Position Details:
- Employer: TWK Agri
- Role: Graduate Trainee: IT
- Location: Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term (SETA-approved)
- Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Requirements:
- Education: A University Degree (obtained in 2024 or 2025) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Status: Must be currently unemployed.
- Skills: Solid foundation in computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
- Mindset: Strong logical problem-solving ability, high attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to learn.
- Documentation: You must be able to provide certified copies of your qualification and proof of unemployment.
What You’ll Do
You will be placed within the IT Department, working on operational and business systems. Your role will involve:
- First-Line Support: Logging, tracking, and resolving IT-related queries from staff.
- Systems Administration: Assisting with user access management and system configurations.
- Troubleshooting: Providing support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Operational Projects: Assisting with system testing, upgrades, and deployments.
- Documentation: Maintaining IT logs, asset records, and ensuring best practices are followed.
How to Apply
TWK Agri manages their recruitment through the Simplify platform. Do not leave this to the last minute—ensure your documents are digitized and ready.
- Visit the Portal: Go to TWK Agri Careers (Simplify).
- Prepare Your Pack: Have a PDF ready containing your:
- Updated CV (Focus on your degree projects and any technical skills like Python, SQL, or networking protocols).
- Certified ID Copy.
- Certified Qualification Certificate.
- Proof of Unemployment (often an affidavit).
- Submit: Fill in the application form carefully. Double-check your contact details—if they can’t call you for an interview, they can’t hire you.
Career Advice: The “Industrial IT” Niche
- Understand the Environment: TWK Agri operates across Forestry, Mechanisation, Grain, and Financing. In an agriculture-linked IT role, your job isn’t just about “fixing computers.” It’s about ensuring the systems that keep the supply chain moving are online. Mentioning your interest in “business-enabled IT” in your interview will set you apart from other grads.
- The “Soft” Technical Skill: IT Trainees often get hired because of their technical skills, but they get promoted because of their communication skills. Show that you can explain a technical problem to a non-technical manager in a way that is clear and concise.
- Don’t Overlook the Driver’s License: The job description mentions a valid driver’s license is “advantageous.” If you have one, make sure it is prominently listed on your CV. In a rural head office, mobility is often required for site support.
Possible Interview Questions
Technical Troubleshooting
- “A user calls in saying their computer is ‘slow.’ Walk us through your systematic process to diagnose the problem.”
- “Explain how you would handle a situation where you don’t know the answer to a user’s technical problem.” (Hint: It’s not “I don’t know,” it’s “I will research, consult the documentation, and escalate to a senior if necessary.”)
Behavioral & Fit
- “Why do you want to start your IT career at an agricultural company like TWK rather than a software development firm?”
- “Describe a time you had to follow a strict procedure, even if you felt there might have been a faster way. Why is procedure important in IT?”