Rand West City Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the EPWP Youth Graduate Work Opportunities Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 16 July 2025
Internship Location: Rand West City Local Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
Duration: 4 months
Stipend: R247.50 per day
Minimum Entry Requirements
- A minimum of M + 3 (Matric plus 3 years of study) in Environment, Biodiversity, Conservation, Forestry, Air Quality, Landscaping, or Horticulture.
- South African citizens aged between 18 and 35.
- Unemployed graduates residing in Rand West City Municipality’s area of jurisdiction.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Required documents:
- Completed Application Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of ID, Matric Certificate, and Qualifications
Internship Opportunities Available (x39 posts)
| Position | Number of Posts | Summary of Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Awareness | 5 | Raising environmental awareness |
| Climate Change | 5 | Implementing climate change programmes |
| Environmental Compliance Promotion | 5 | Field data collection, enforcement research, sustainable practices |
| Landscaping | 5 | Designing parks and gardens, supporting indigenous planting schemes |
| Nature Conservation | 5 | Data collection, conservation reporting, biodiversity assessment |
| Urban Greening | 10 | Tree planting, beautification, flower displays, and community gardening |
| By-law Enforcement | 5 | Profiling dumping hotspots, evidence collection, enforcing by-laws |
| Waste Inspections at Disposal Sites | 4 | Inspecting waste facilities, supporting recycling, issuing enforcement |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email only to:
mailiba.ramathape@randwestcity.gov.za
gladys.ngwana@randwestcity.gov.za
Closing Date: 16 July 2025