These positions are available in municipalities across the country, and they pay R9,200 pm.
The national Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Food is recruiting now for EPWP internship programme which spans 2 years – and it pays R9,200 pm. We have all the details about the Municipal Environment Graduate Programme.
Department of Forestry Fisheries and Food is recruiting for a programme that is aimed at affording graduates with an employment opportunity to gain work experience.
LIMPOPO – REFERENCE: MEGP_01_L
KWAZULU-NATAL – REFERENCE:MEGP_02_KZN
MPUMALANGA – REFERENCE: MEGP_03_MPU
EASTERN CAPE – REFERENCE: MEGP_04_EC
WESTERN CAPE – REFERENCE: MEGP_05_WC
NORTHERN CAPE – REFERENCE: MEGP_06_NC
FREE STATE – REFERENCE: MEGP_07_FS
NORTH WEST – REFERENCE: MEGP_08_NW
GAUTENG – REFERENCE: MEGP_09_GP
Monthly Stipend R9,200
Government Internship Opportunity: Environmental Management and Planning
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is offering a valuable internship opportunity for graduates interested in environmental management and local government planning. This internship is aimed at equipping young professionals with hands-on experience in supporting environmental governance and sustainability at the municipal level.
Location: Various municipalities across South Africa
Duration: 24 months (fixed-term internship)
Application Status: Now open
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
– Hold a National Diploma or relevant qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
– Have a solid understanding of environmental legislation, particularly in the context of local government
– Be familiar with the roles and relationships between local, provincial, and national government
– Demonstrate strong skills in communication (verbal and written), coordination, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and planning
– Possess computer literacy and a valid driver’s license
Key Responsibilities
Interns will be actively involved in:
– Supporting environmental planning and management functions within municipalities
– Providing technical advice on environmental legislation and its implementation at the local level
– Assisting in environmental capacity-building initiatives for municipal officials
– Monitoring and assessing municipal environmental performance
– Participating in strategic municipal processes such as Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and the District Development Model (DDM)
– Helping integrate environmental priorities into municipal planning
– Supporting departmental sector programmes through project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
– Promoting environmental education and awareness in local communities
This internship offers a unique opportunity for graduates to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development in South Africa while gaining professional experience in public sector environmental planning.
Apply now to start your career in environmental governance and play a role in shaping greener, more resilient communities across the country.
HOW TO APPLY
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