Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo: EPWP Youth Graduate Work

Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo, together with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), is inviting South African unemployed youth graduates aged 18-35 to apply for the EPWP Youth Graduate Work Programme, which will run for four (4) months.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute positively to society! Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future!

Position: EPWP Youth Graduate Work Opportunities X125
Duration: 4 months
Daily stipend: R247,50
Closing date: 27 June 2025 (online application only)

Minimum entry requirements:

M + 3 (Matric plus 3 years of study) (Qualification with 360 credits or Diploma NQF 6).
Youth between 18 – 35 years of age, people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Required documents: Application letter, Curriculum vitae, copy of certified qualifications and proof of residence in the City of Johannesburg.
Field of each study required is indicated in the field of study for each position below:
Only youth residing in the City of Johannesburg will be considered.

POSITIONS: Animal Attendant
NO OF POSITIONS: 15
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Johannesburg Zoo
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Environmental Management/ Conservation Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Cleaning animal enclosures, feeding animals, monitoring observing animal behaviour, paperwork, environmental education and awareness.

POSITIONS: Environmental Educator
NO OF POSITIONS: 16
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Environmental Education (All City Regions)
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Environmental Management /Environmental Science/Environmental Education
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Educate and raise awareness about environmental issues, plan commemorative events for environmental theme days, and conduct outreach campaigns to schools and City residents, implement curricula aligned educational programmes at education centres and nature reserved.

POSITIONS: Nature Conservator/ Park Ranger working in the following fields: • Conservation Maintenance
• Law Enforcement and Compliance
• Ecotourism and Community
• Engagement Research and Development
NO OF POSITIONS: 65
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Protected Areas (All Regions)
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Environmental Management/ Environmental Science/ Conservation Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conservation Maintenance: Alien plant control, trail maintenance, fence monitoring, koppies and ridges, bird sanctuary, dam and riverbank management and the use of fire as a management tool. Law Enforcement and
Compliance: Monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
Ecotourism and Community Engagement: Sustainable tourism, community liaison,
stakeholder engagement.
Research and Development: Research assistance, Environmental Management Plans, veld condition assessments and GIS.

POSITIONS: • Water Monitor
• Climate Change Ambassador
• Nature Conservator
• Ecologist
• Horticulturist
NO OF POSITIONS: 13
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Ecological Services
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Environmental Management/Conservation Management /Water Resource Management/ Hydrology/ Horticulture
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conservation and management of catchment areas, botanical gardens and the nature reserves.
This includes ecological management services in reserves and catchment areas to determine carrying capacity, wildlife management, management of aquatic and terrestrial alien plants, arboricultural, horticultural and integrated herbarium services

POSITIONS: • Forestry Monitor
• Occupational Health Officer
• Climate Change Ambassador
NO OF POSITIONS: 14
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Nursery Management
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Management/Environmental Science/Forestry Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Nusery Management and propagation, Tree Census,
Assisting with Safety and Health Issues in nursery management and tree planting services across the city of Johannesburg.
Identify, assess, and control hazards in the workplace ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

POSITIONS: Project Management Officer
NO OF POSITIONS: 2
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Capital Infrastructure
FIELD OF STUDY REQUIRED: Environmental Management/Science
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Scoping, assessing development projects as
well as general project and environmental management

How To Apply

Online application
Email address for applications: [email protected]. Please only apply for the position you qualify for and ensure that you put the reference as the subject.

Animal Attendant/Nature Conservator/Park Ranger/Water Monitor/Climate Change Ambassador/Ecologist (only persons with Conservation Management Qualification) Ref:
conservationistepwp
Climate Change Ambassador/ Project Management Officer/ Water Monitor/Ecologist/ (only persons with Environmental Management/Environmental Science Qualification) Ref: environmentalistepwp
Environmental Educator (only persons with Environmental Education Qualification) Ref: enviroeducationepwp
Occupational Health Officer (Only persons with Occupational Health and Safety Qualification) Ref: safetyepwp
Forest Monitor (Only persons with Forest Management Qualification) Ref: foresterepwp
Ecologist/Water Monitor (only persons with Ecology, Hydrology/Water Services Qualification) Ref: hydrologistepwp
Horticulturist (only persons with Horticulture Qualification) Ref: horticulturistepwp