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Department of Forestry: EPWP Youth Employment Programme 2026

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  •  Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
  •  South Africa
  •  Category: Internships
  •  Apply before May 26, 2026 

Programme Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is offering opportunities through the EPWP Youth Employment Programme aimed at providing unemployed youth with valuable workplace exposure and practical work experience. The programme gives participants an opportunity to develop skills, gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, and improve their chances of future employment while contributing to meaningful projects and community development initiatives.

Requirements:

  • A recognized three-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in relevant field.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of data management and reporting protocols.
  • Basic Understanding of or exposure to EPWP and its relationship with national, provincial and municipal government.
  • Basic organisational and coordination skills.
  • Basic stakeholder management, facilitation, and understanding of government planning processes. Sound organising and planning skills.
  • Basic communication (good verbal and written communication skills) and Interpersonal relations skills.
  • Computer literacy and operation of all Microsoft packages.
  • Willingness to work long hours and under pressure and to travel (as maybe required) will be added advantages

How to Apply

Please note:

  • Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and the City/Town they are applying for in the signed application letter.
  • Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate detailed CV and signed application letter for each group, with the relevant reference number clearly stated in each application letter.

The following EPWP positions are available. For Reference Numbers, Locations and Details on How to Apply, click on each position:

GROUP 11 | EPWP: Data Capturer: Team Leader

GROUP 10 | EPWP: Data Capturer: EPWP Reporting

GROUP 09 | EPWP Project Data Support

GROUP 08 | EPWP Project Data Coordinators

GROUP 07 | EPWP Youth & Contractor Development

GROUP 06 | EPWP Team Leader: EPWP Coordination

GROUP 05 | EPWP Coordination

GROUP 04 | EPWP  Compliance

GROUP 03 | EPWP Monitoring & Evaluation

GROUP 02 | EPWP Project Support

GROUP 01 | EPWP Data Capture