Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the EPWP Youth Graduate Work Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 27 June 2025
Internship Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Overview
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) provides young graduates aged 18–35 with a unique 4-month opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in various environmental and conservation-related fields. Participants will receive a daily stipend of R247.50.
Total Positions Available: 125
Duration: 4 months
Eligibility: Only residents of the City of Johannesburg
Minimum Requirements
- Matric + 3 years of study (360 credits qualification or Diploma – NQF Level 6)
- Age: 18–35 years
- Must be unemployed and not participating in other learnerships or internships
- Must submit:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of qualifications
- Proof of residence (City of Johannesburg)
Available Opportunities
Animal Attendant – 15 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental/Conservation Management
- Duties: Feed animals, clean enclosures, monitor behaviour, promote awareness
Environmental Educator – 16 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science/Education
- Duties: Conduct awareness campaigns, school outreach, and event coordination
Nature Conservator / Park Ranger – 65 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science/Conservation
- Fields:
- Conservation Maintenance
- Law Enforcement & Compliance
- Ecotourism & Community Engagement
- Research and Development
Water Monitor / Climate Change Ambassador / Ecologist / Horticulturist – 13 Posts
- Field of Study: Water Resource Management, Ecology, Conservation, Horticulture
- Duties: Catchment and reserve management, plant control, wildlife and habitat monitoring
Forestry Monitor / Occupational Health Officer / Climate Change Ambassador – 14 Posts
- Field of Study: OHS, Forestry Management, Environmental Science
- Duties: Nursery operations, health & safety, tree census and greening services
Project Management Officer – 2 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science
- Duties: Project scoping, environmental impact assessments, general infrastructure project management
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online via email to:
Email: EPWPYouthProgramme@jhbcityparks.com
Use the correct reference in the subject line depending on your qualification:
| Qualification | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conservation Management | conservationistepwp |
| Environmental Management/Science | environmentalistepwp |
| Environmental Education | enviroeducationepwp |
| Occupational Health & Safety | safetyepwp |
| Forestry Management | foresterepwp |
| Ecology/Hydrology/Water Services | hydrologistepwp |
| Horticulture | horticulturistepwp |