DFFE EPWP Municipal Environmental Internship Programme 2025
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is recruiting unemployed South African graduates for its 2025 Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme, under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience in environmental management within municipalities across South Africa’s nine provinces.
- Closing Date: 23 June 2025
- Location: Nationwide (420 positions)
- Stipend: R9,200 per month
- Duration: 12 months
- Type: EPWP Internship
Programme Overview
The internship equips graduates to support municipalities with environmental planning, policy integration, and sustainability initiatives. Interns will engage in capacity-building, awareness campaigns, and programme implementation to strengthen local environmental governance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Understand environmental legislation and local government operations.
- Demonstrate skills in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Environmental planning
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical environmental support to municipalities.
- Integrate environmental priorities into local plans (e.g., IDPs, DDM).
- Engage in environmental governance forums.
- Lead awareness and education campaigns.
- Monitor and assess municipal environmental programme performance.
Positions by Province
| Province | Reference Number | Email for Application |
|---|---|---|
| Limpopo | MEGP_01_L | MEGP_01_Limpopo@dffe.gov.za |
| KwaZulu-Natal | MEGP_02_KZN | MEGP_02_KwaZuluNatal@dffe.gov.za |
| Mpumalanga | MEGP_03_MPU | MEGP_03_Mpumalanga@dffe.gov.za |
| Eastern Cape | MEGP_04_EC | MEGP_04_EasternCape@dffe.gov.za |
| Western Cape | MEGP_05_WC | MEGP_05_WesternCape@dffe.gov.za |
| Northern Cape | MEGP_06_NC | MEGP_06_NorthernCape@dffe.gov.za |
| Free State | MEGP_07_FS | MEGP_07_FreeState@dffe.gov.za |
| North West | MEGP_08_NW | MEGP_08_NorthWest@dffe.gov.za |
| Gauteng | MEGP_09_GP | MEGP_09_Gauteng@dffe.gov.za |
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- A signed application letter specifying:
- Reference number
- Province
- Municipality
- A detailed, recent CV
- Certified copies of:
- ID
- Matric certificate
- Qualifications
- Academic transcript
- SAQA verification (for foreign qualifications)
Applications can be:
- Emailed to the province-specific email addresses listed above.
- Posted to:
The Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 - Hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6,
Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria
(Mark box: “Local Government Support”)
Enquiries
- Phone: +27 86 111 2468
- Contacts:
- V. Baloyi – Ext 9940
- E. Kodisang – Ext 9939
- S. Dumalisile – Ext 9938
- L. Dombo – Ext 9937
Important Information
- Clearly state the reference number, province, and municipality in your application.
- Submit separate applications for each province/municipality if applying to multiple.
- No response within 3 months indicates an unsuccessful application.
- This EPWP internship does not include additional benefits, accommodation, or travel allowances.