Dole Academy
Growing tomorrow’s leaders
The global fresh produce industry is a vibrant, dynamic, fast-moving sector – and Dole stands at its forefront as a world leader in fresh fruit and vegetables. We are #ForPeople, #ForPlanet, #ForFood.
The Dole South Africa Graduate Programme is designed to identify and develop high-potential young graduates, offering them the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the fruit sector while being supported and coached by industry experts.
Why join the Dole Graduate Programme?
At the heart of Dole’s success lies our commitment to developing our people. Through this programme, graduates are placed in meaningful business roles that provide hands-on exposure to key aspects of the fresh produce value chain — from production to marketing, logistics, and supply management.
Our aim is to cultivate future leaders who can drive innovation and excellence in the agricultural sector.
By the end of the programme, graduates will have:
- Gained valuable industry experience in a world-class organisation
- Received guidance and mentorship from professionals and leaders in the field
- Developed the skills and confidence to build a career in the fruit industry
Where possible, graduates may be offered permanent roles within Dole. Alternatively, they will leave the programme as highly employable candidates in the broader fruit sector.
We target graduates with tertiary degrees in:
- Marketing
- Agriculture
- Logistics / Supply Chain Management
- Commerce
We’re looking for graduates who:
- Have completed a relevant degree in the previous year and are currently completing or enrolled in post-graduate studies; or
- Have demonstrated strong academic performance and show a clear interest in the fresh produce, marketing, or supply chain sectors.
- At Dole we value Leadership, Accountability and Teamwork.
If that sounds like you, send us your CV and motivational cover letter to [email protected].
Closing date for applications: 7 November 2025
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful in this round.