Environmental Internships 2025/2026 โ Department of Forestry (South Africa) โ Apply by 23 June 2025
Internship Opportunity: Environmental Internships 2025/2026 โ Department of Forestry (South Africa) โ Apply by 23 June 2025
Location: All Provinces, South Africa
Position: Environmental Intern
Contract Type: Fixed-term (24 months)
Monthly Stipend: R9,200
Closing Date: 23 June 2025
Employer: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Overview
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites qualified unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025/2026 Environmental Internship Programme. This 24-month internship aims to develop future environmental leaders by providing hands-on experience in municipal environmental management and planning processes.
Reference Numbers by Province
- Limpopo โ MEGP_01_L
- KwaZulu-Natal โ MEGP_02_KZN
- Mpumalanga โ MEGP_03_MPU
- Eastern Cape โ MEGP_04_EC
- Western Cape โ MEGP_05_WC
- Northern Cape โ MEGP_06_NC
- Free State โ MEGP_07_FS
- North West โ MEGP_08_NW
- Gauteng โ MEGP_09_GP
Key Responsibilities
-Provide environmental planning and management support to municipalities
-Offer technical advice in line with environmental legislation and municipal mandates
-Assist with capacity building initiatives and environmental awareness
-Support municipal planning forums, including IDP and District Development Model processes
-Monitor and evaluate the implementation of sector environmental programmes
-Facilitate integration of environmental priorities in local government projects
-Contribute to environmental governance at the municipal level
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Sciences
- Or any other relevant environmental qualification
- Knowledge of environmental legislation with emphasis on municipal responsibilities
- Understanding of local government structures and their link to national and provincial governance
Additional Competencies
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination abilities
-Good organizational and planning skills
-Familiarity with government planning frameworks
–Valid driverโs license (essential)
APPLICATION PROCESS
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