The City of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified South African residents of Johannesburg to apply for EPWP Eco Guide short-term contract opportunities within the Environment & Infrastructure Services Department.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Vacancy Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg EPWP Eco Guide Vacancies 2026
The City of Johannesburg is recruiting EPWP Eco Guides to support environmental education, awareness and community engagement activities.
The positions are offered on a short-term contract basis for:
7 months
Successful candidates will serve as community-based environmental ambassadors and help promote responsible environmental practices across Johannesburg communities.
Vacancy Overview
Employer: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Department: Environment & Infrastructure Services Department
Branch: Strategic Coordination
Position: EPWP Eco Guide
Contract Duration: 7 months
Remuneration: R4 500 per month stipend
Location: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
Minimum Qualification: Matric / Grade 12
Citizenship: South African
Residency Requirement: Must reside within the City of Johannesburg
Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Application Method: Online only
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a Matric Certificate / Grade 12.
- Be physically fit to perform duties such as waste clean-up or establishing a food garden.
- Have an interest in environmental issues.
- Be interested in working with communities.
- Have good written and spoken communication skills.
- Have good public speaking ability.
- Be able to work independently.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside within the City of Johannesburg.
- Reside in the region for which they are applying.
- Provide proof of residence for the applicable region.
- Provide an affidavit confirming that they have no criminal record.
Previous experience or volunteer work in environmental education or community engagement will be an added advantage.
EPWP Proof of Residence Requirement
Applicants must provide proof that they reside in the City of Johannesburg region for which they are applying.
The advert states that proof may be provided through:
- A note from the Ward Councillor; or
- An affidavit signed by an authorised body.
Applicants should apply only for the region where they meet the residency requirement.
Primary Function
EPWP Eco Guides will act as community-based environmental ambassadors.
The role supports the City in:
- Promoting environmental awareness.
- Encouraging environmentally responsible behaviour.
- Promoting sustainable practices.
- Strengthening environmental stewardship.
- Encouraging positive behavioural change.
- Supporting the sustainable use and protection of natural resources.
Key Activities
Successful Eco Guides may be responsible for:
- Organising environmental education and awareness campaigns.
- Supporting the City’s Environmental Education and Awareness Strategy.
- Conducting community awareness campaigns.
- Promoting effective waste management.
- Supporting clean-air initiatives.
- Promoting water conservation.
- Supporting climate resilience initiatives.
- Conducting public outreach on environmental by-laws.
- Conducting school-based environmental awareness activities.
- Participating in environmental education programmes.
- Attending orientation and workshops.
- Participating in capacity-building sessions.
- Reporting on activities and outcomes.
- Participating in monthly progress meetings.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Good public speaking ability.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Community engagement skills.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to work independently.
- Commitment to Batho Pele Principles.
- Professional conduct.
- Ethical behaviour.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must complete the online application form and attach relevant updated documents.
These include:
- Certified qualifications or certificates.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Updated CV.
- Proof of residence for the applicable region.
- Affidavit confirming no criminal record.
Applicants may also be required to provide original documents during the selection process.
Where applicable, applicants who belong to professional bodies should provide their membership number and expiry date.
How to Apply for City of Johannesburg EPWP Eco Guide Vacancies 2026
Applications must be submitted online for the specific City of Johannesburg region where the applicant resides.
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Applicants may also access City of Johannesburg vacancies via:
Click here to visit the City of Johannesburg careers website
Only online applications will be considered.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
08 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Selection and Verification Checks
Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to checks including:
- Credit record checks.
- CV validation.
- Employment record verification.
- Criminal record checks.
- Identity verification.
- Proof of disability where applicable.
The City may also require applicants to provide original supporting documents during the selection process.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Revonal McKenzie
Telephone:
(011) 082 7997
This contact is for enquiries only.
Important Application Notes
- The contract duration is 7 months.
- The stipend is R4 500 per month.
- Grade 12 / Matric is required.
- Applicants must live within the City of Johannesburg.
- Applicants must apply for the region where they reside.
- Proof of residence is required.
- Applicants must submit an affidavit confirming no criminal record.
- Previous environmental education or community engagement experience is advantageous.
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants should use Google Chrome when submitting City of Johannesburg applications.
- If no response is received within six weeks after the closing date, applicants should regard their application as unsuccessful.
- Applications close on 08 September 2026.