It usually takes 8 to 12 years to become a grain silo manager, but now, thanks to Agbiz Grain and Peritum Agri Institute in Bloemfontein, you can get there much faster.

Pulane Nel-Sekepe talks to Peritum Agri Institute's Emmie Pietersen to find out more about what they offer:

What’s the opportunity?

• Study for 2 years and earn an Occupational Certificate: Grain Depot Manager.
• Get hands-on training while learning how to store, classify, dry, and protect grains like maize, wheat, barley, and soybeans.
• Guaranteed internships for 70 students in 2025, with paid placements in 2027 at top agricultural companies.
• Internship locations include the Free State, North West, Western Cape, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga.

How does it work?

Year 1: Study at Peritum College in Bloemfontein (7 academic weeks) + online learning + company visits.
Year 2: 10 months of on-the-job training at a grain silo.
Year 3: Paid internship + final exam in 2028 = Qualified Grain Depot Manager!

This programme is affordable, fast-tracks your career, and helps fill a high-demand job in agriculture.

 Interested? Contact Odette Shepperson at marketing@peritumagri.com or call 086-122-8467 for more info!