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Worldwide Agri Exchange South Africa (WAXSA) specializes in offering South Africans training as well as work options in the agricultural field abroad.

Empowering Youth Through Global Agricultural Experiences

The objective of the Worldwide Agri Exchange South Africa (WAXSA) training programme is primarily to offer young people the opportunity to gain more experience in a specific agricultural category and also to become acquainted with another culture and way of life. This in turn leads to personal growth and at the same time, offers the opportunity to build useful contacts abroad. The length of this programme varies from 3 to 12 months and can in certain circumstances be extended up to 18 months. We offer placements with most agricultural operations, including amongst other:

  • Crops, harvesting, beef, sheep, poultry, horses, fruit, vegetables, landscaping, forestry, cut flowers, oenology, dairy, and pigs.
  • Transferral between different farming operations is possible.
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Opportunities for Experienced Agricultural Workers Abroad

The work program, on the other hand, is designed for those who are experienced in especially crop farming and harvesting, whose motivation is primarily to work aboard in order to earn a reasonably good income. The duration of this program is normally 7 - 10 months, depending on when the applicant applies and availability of placements at the time. A placement on the programme is arranged for a certain period with a specific employer.

Ensuring Ethical and Informed Agricultural Placements

Host farmers and employers are screened by our partner organisations abroad in order to ensure that they are well-informed about the objectives of our program and to minimize chances of trainees and workers being exploited.

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Destination

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Discover the allure of two remarkable countries: New Zealand and the United States of America. From New Zealand’s rugged beauty and thriving agriculture to the USA’s diverse landscapes and equine adventures, your journey awaits. Whether you’re drawn to vineyards, mountain peaks, or bustling cities, let wanderlust guide you. Explore, experience, and embrace the world!

New Zealand has one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Made up of two main islands, NZ is located 3000km off the coast of Australia. Well known for its rugby, rugged beauty, and agriculture, New Zealand is also home to strong wine and equine industries. Placements are available in:

  • Agriculture: Dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, field crops and machinery, mixed farming.
  • Horticulture: Fruit, vegetables, landscaping, cut flowers, plant nursery.
  • Agri-Home: Working in the home and around the farm.

These placements are generally for periods from six months to one year. Dairy placements commence August 1; other livestock, cropping, and horticulture placements commence October 1. Oenology (wine) placements coincide with the New Zealand grape harvest, which commences around February - April. Equine placements can be throughout the year, on various properties from eventing yards to stud farms to racing stables.

You need the following:

  • You need to be single and aged between 18 and 30 ( up to 35 for winery ).
  • Have at least one years experience in your placement of choice.
  • Hold a current drivers license and have an international drivers license.
  • Be free of any criminal record.
  • Good mental and physical health.
  • Mature, flexible , committed and open to new ideas and cultures.
  • Have a valid passport.
  • Have no dependent children.
  • Hold comprehensive travel insurance for duration of trip that meets New Zealand Government requirements
  • Purchase a return air ticket

Please contact our office for cost information on specific program fees.

Please contact our office for cost information on specific program fees.

Placements are available in all areas from Thoroughbred horse placements in Kentucky to ranching in Montana or Oenology placements in California, with over twenty years of experience we are able to make your training/ international experience or seasonal work wishes come true.

Programs available for the USA:

  • Agriculture: Farms and ranches involved in crops, diary and livestock production throughout the USA.
  • Equine: Thoroughbreds, sport horses, western, veterinary and other horse industry operations.
  • Horticulture: Vegetables and fruit operations, landscaping, cut flowers, greenhouse operations, nurseries, and more.
  • Turf management: In cooperation with Toro Company and Penn State University, CAEP offers technical training in the full range of golf course turf management.
  • Agribusiness: Equipment and crop input companies, livestock and veterinary service firms, grain and feed industry companies.
  • Apiary: Operations raising bees for pollination of fruit trees and for honey production.
  • Seasonal Work: Harvesting, planting, ranching and general farming.
  • Oenology: Viticulture, cellar, harvesting, laboratory.

J1 Visa:

  • You need to be between the ages of 18 and 28. For Oenology you need to be between the ages of 21 and 35 (Older applicants will be considered on a case to case basis).
  • Be able to understand and communicate in English well.
  • Hold a current drivers license and an international driving permit.
  • Good mental and physical health.
  • Mature, flexible, committed open to new ideas and cultures.
  • Have a valid passport.
  • Have no dependent children.
  • Hold comprehensive travel insurance for duration of trip that meets the US Government requirement.

J1 Visa:

  • Trainee: must be ages 18 to 30* with 5 years of experience. Older applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Intern: current student or within 12 months of graduation.
  • Programs are up to 12 months.
  • Oenology trainees must be aged between 21 and 35*.
  • Please contact our office for cost information on specific programme fees.

The J1 Intern ProgramCurrently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the USA, orGraduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to their exchange visitors program start.J1 Trainee ProgramA degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in their occupational field acquired outside the USA, or Five years of work experience outside the USA in their occupational fields.

Please contact our office for updated information on fees applicable for the different program options we have.

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Have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out using any of the methods below, and our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Our Address

PO BOX 28923
DANHOF
9310
SOUTH AFRICA

Email

riana@waxca.co.za

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+27 (0) 82 486 9009
+27 (0) 86 551 5446