DFFE: Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme X420 Posts

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is excited to invite unemployed graduates from South Africa to apply for the Expanded Public Works Programme: Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme, which spans 24 months. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience while contributing to vital environmental projects.

POSITION: Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme X420 Posts

STIPEND: R9 200 per month

LIMPOPO
REFERENCE: MEGP_01_L

KWAZULU-NATAL
REFERENCE: MEGP_02_KZN

MPUMALANGA
REFERENCE: MEGP_03_MPU

EASTERN CAPE
REFERENCE: MEGP_04_EC

WESTERN CAPE
REFERENCE: MEGP_05_WC

NORTHERN CAPE
REFERENCE: MEGP_06_NC

FREE STATE
REFERENCE: MEGP_07_FS

NORTH WEST
REFERENCE: MEGP_08_NW

GAUTENG
REFERENCE: MEGP_09_GP

DURATION: 2 years contract

CLOSING DATE: 23 JUNE 2025

ALL POSTS| EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME: Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme: Two years fixed term contracts

THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT AFFORDING GRADUATES WITH AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE

NOTE: Applicants must clearly indicate the province,reference number and the Local Municipality they are applying for in the signed application letter. Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate applications.

PLEASE read carefully the instructions concerning application procedures to be followed (last page).

PLEASE NOTE: No other benefits apply; successful candidates will be required to cover the cost for their own accommodation and transportation to and from work if necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant National Diploma in Environmental Management/ Environmental Sciences/ and or relevant qualification.
Knowledge of environmental legislation with a focus to local government; understanding of local government and its relationship with national and provincial spheres of government.
The following skills will serve as basic requirements: computer literacy,good verbal and written communication skills,interpersonal, coordination and stakeholder management, organizational, communication, facilitation and a good understanding of government planning processes.A valid driver’s license

DUTIES:

Support Environmental Planning/ Management in the municipalities, provide environmental technical support to municipalities.
Advice the municipalities on municipal mandates in line with different environmental legislations and their application.
Support environmental capacity building initiatives for municipalities.
Support the assessment of municipal performance in relation to their environmental management mandate.
Support municipal planning process and forums/ structures.
Participate in the municipal planning processes such as Integrated Development Planning, District Development Model and ensure the integration of environmental priorities.
Support the implementation of departmental Sector Programmes, which include project identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness within municipalities.

All applications must be submitted on a signed application letter accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.

Applications may be forwarded to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria Marked for the attention: Local Government Support Unit; and according to the reference number, province and local municipality
For hand deliveries: Applications hand-delivered: to be placed in a box marked; Local Government Support and according to the reference number, province and local municipality

For email applications / delivery

Limpopo: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
KwaZulu Natal: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
KwaZulu Natal: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Eastern Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Western Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Northern Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Northern Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Northern Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
Northern Cape: Applications may be emailed to [email protected] – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority(SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
The person appointed to this position will be subjected to the signing of a work plan and an employment contract.
The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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